Zipping through New Orleans on a business trip or carefree vacation? Aloft New Orleans Downtown offers easy breezy access to the entire area—but is light-years from all those run-of-the-mill hotels. Abuzz with the energy of discovery and interaction, this bold new lodging alternative will surely inspire you to explore the central business district, home to City Hall and a host of corporate offices. Tulane University Medical School and the LSU Health Sciences Center in the biomedical district can be reached on foot, as can Morial Convention Center. Stay and play awhile! You’ll discover a pulsating city loaded with culture, sights, and sounds. Catch a game at the Mercedes Benz-Superdome or the Smoothie King Center. Head a couple blocks northeast to find Bourbon Street and the French Quarter, known for its fine dining, casual eateries, and lively bars. Historic Jackson Square and Café Du Monde are just a little bit farther.