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The French Quarter night. The Omni Royal Orleans has been AAA Four Diamond since 1995, the longest of the six, and it's the only one that tells you how far the ship is: a mile.
The Rib Room, a jazz club and a heated rooftop pool over the Quarter make the evening.
There's a $30 nightly destination charge, valet is $56.35, and breakfast isn't included.
Walk the Quarter the night before, and take a cab the mile to the ship.
Book it if
- Anyone who wants to sleep in the French Quarter
- Jazz people
- Swimmers who want a rooftop view
Look elsewhere if
- You don't want a destination charge.
- Your dog is over 25 lb.
What you’re paying for, and what you’re not
A splurge is worth it when you know exactly what the extra money buys. Green is on offer, gold comes with a cost or a catch, and grey isn’t there or isn’t stated.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Omni Royal Orleans publishes.
The Rib Room for prime rib, the Touché Bar for locals, the Royal Bar, and the Three Maries Jazz Club late on Thursday to Saturday. The heated rooftop saltwater pool, with La Riviera's bar beside it, looks over the French Quarter and is open year-round.
No port shuttle is published. Omni quotes the city's flat taxi fare from the airport: $36 for one or two people.
Paid; the Rib Room serves breakfast weekdays 7 to 11 AM.
Omni lists the Port of New Orleans cruise ship terminals a mile away, the only one of the six to give a distance. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Overnight valet is $56.35 a day with tax, 6'6" clearance. Omni doesn't mention cruise parking.
Getting here, and on to the ship
Pick where you’re coming from. Solid lines are rides the hotel publishes; a question mark is a leg you’ll arrange yourself. At a splurge hotel, that’s usually the morning ride.
No shuttle. Omni quotes the city's flat taxi fare: $36 for one or two people, $15 each for three or more. MSY is 12 miles, 26 minutes.
Taxi
No port shuttle is published. Omni quotes the city's flat taxi fare from the airport: $36 for one or two people.
Omni lists the Port of New Orleans cruise ship terminals a mile away, the only one of the six to give a distance.
Overnight valet is $56.35 a day with tax, 6'6" clearance. Omni doesn't mention cruise parking.
Parking for your stay: Valet $56.35 with tax, 6’6” clearance.
No port shuttle is published. Omni quotes the city's flat taxi fare from the airport: $36 for one or two people.
Omni lists the Port of New Orleans cruise ship terminals a mile away, the only one of the six to give a distance.
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; see the airport page and the landing check.
Distance
1 mileOmni lists the Port of New Orleans cruise ship terminals a mile away, the only one of the six to give a distance.
Source: omnihotels.comCruise shuttle
No shuttle statedNo port shuttle is published. Omni quotes the city's flat taxi fare from the airport: $36 for one or two people.
Source: omnihotels.comParking while you sail
At the hotel
Cruise parking unconfirmedOvernight valet is $56.35 a day with tax, 6'6" clearance. Omni doesn't mention cruise parking.
Source: omnihotels.comThe port’s own garages
$120–$350 by cruise lengthIf the hotel won’t hold your car, park at the port on sail morning.
The port runs two garages and charges by cruise length, not by the day: $120 for a 4-night cruise, $135 for 5, $160 for 6, $180 for 7, $200 for 8 and $350 for 14. Carnival parks in the Erato Street garage, on top of its terminal; Norwegian and Royal Caribbean at 100 Poydras, with a shuttle to Julia Street, which publishes only the 4-, 5- and 7-night rates.
Both open at 9 AM and take cards only. Reserving adds $1 a day; driving up doesn’t. The port’s FAQ still quotes $25 a day, which matches only its 8- and 14-night rates. Compare every parking option.
Source: portnola.comThe night you’re paying for
The evening
Pool · Food or drinks on siteThe Rib Room for prime rib, the Touché Bar for locals, the Royal Bar, and the Three Maries Jazz Club late on Thursday to Saturday. The heated rooftop saltwater pool, with La Riviera's bar beside it, looks over the French Quarter and is open year-round.
Breakfast
Not freePaid; the Rib Room serves breakfast weekdays 7 to 11 AM.
Address
St. Louis Street, French Quarter621 St. Louis Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Hotel website
Ratings
AAA Four DiamondAAA rates it Four Diamond. Forbes Travel Guide's New Orleans page doesn't list it. Both lists are for 2026.
Source: newsroom.aaa.comThe fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Omni Royal Orleans publishes it. Where it says “not stated”, the hotel doesn’t say, and a quick call will settle it.
Check-in and check-out
Minimum age
To check in, per the hotel.
Resort fee
$30 a night
Wi-Fi
In the destination charge
Parking for your stay
Valet $56.35 with tax, 6’6” clearance
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Paid; the Rib Room, weekdays 7–11 AM
Pool
Heated rooftop saltwater pool, open year-round, 6 AM–9 PM
Pets
Dogs and cats under 25 lb, $150 a stay.
Food and drink on site
- Rib RoomPrime rib, steaks, seafood
- Touché BarThe locals’ bar
- The Royal BarEuropean-style bar
- Three Maries Jazz ClubLate-night jazz, Thursday to Saturday
- Fifi ParéeCoffee, 6 AM–8 PM
- La RivieraRooftop poolside bar
Rooms
345 rooms and 26 suites.
Accessibility
The hotel’s pages don’t detail accessible rooms. Call before you book if you need one.
On site
- EV chargingNot stated
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedYes
Also worth knowing
- AAA Four Diamond since 1995
- Port of New Orleans cruise ship terminals: 1 mile, per Omni
Before you book
Worth knowing
- A $30 nightly destination charge covers Wi-Fi, water, the gym, the pool and distillery tour tickets.
- Valet $56.35 with tax.
- The primary guest must be 18. Check-in 4 PM, check-out 11 AM.
What we couldn’t confirm
- Cruise parking
Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 25, 2026. Confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.
The other splurges near the port
Wake up downtown, a short ride from the ship.
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Omni Royal Orleans FAQ
Is Omni Royal Orleans a luxury hotel?
AAA rates it Four Diamond. Forbes Travel Guide's New Orleans page doesn't list it. AAA has rated it Four Diamond since 1995, longer than any of the six.
Does Omni Royal Orleans have a cruise shuttle?
No. No port shuttle is published. Omni quotes the city's flat taxi fare from the airport: $36 for one or two people.
Does Omni Royal Orleans have an airport shuttle?
Not one it runs itself, but there are options. No shuttle. Omni quotes the city's flat taxi fare: $36 for one or two people, $15 each for three or more. MSY is 12 miles, 26 minutes. $36 for 1–2.
Can I park at Omni Royal Orleans while I cruise?
It doesn't say. Overnight valet is $56.35 a day with tax, 6'6" clearance. Omni doesn't mention cruise parking.
How far is Omni Royal Orleans from the New Orleans cruise terminals?
Omni lists the Port of New Orleans cruise ship terminals a mile away, the only one of the six to give a distance.
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