Known for being New Orleans' first suburb, Metairie offers so much for tourists visiting for business or pleasure. Metairie hotels provide a broad range of rooms whether tourists are visiting the Metairie Aquarium, the Audubon Nature Institute, or just hanging out in the beautiful French Quarter. Hotels in Metairie can be found to suit all tastes and budgets. From luxury suites for corporate guests to basic rooms for families visiting on a budget, prospective tourists will find themselves spoiled by this city on Lake Pontchartrain.

Metairie Quick Picks and Tips

Conventions

The Ernest N. Memorial Convention Center is the sixth greatest convention center in New Orleans and ranks within the top ten busiest convention centers, showcasing jewelry shows and national expos.

Dining

Metairie's restaurants are some of the best in Louisiana. Visitors to hotels in Metairie may wish to enjoy upscale dining at Andrea's Restaurant in the center of Metairie. Here, they will find Northern Italian cuisine amongst an abundance of steak and seafood dishes.

Major Point of Interest

Tourists staying in Metairie can find a plethora of indoor and outdoor activities. For outdoor enthusiasts, the 155-acre Lafreniere Park features a jogging track and a lagoon.

Shopping

Clearview Mall on Veterans Boulevard is the destination of choice for shopaholics. Lakeside Shopping Center is one of Louisiana's oldest (but well-known) shopping malls.

Sports

Just Northwest of Downtown New Orleans, visitors are so close to watching the Hornets shoot hoops at the New Orleans Arena, and the beloved Saints score touchdowns at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.