The Hilton New Orleans/St. Charles Avenue hotel is centrally located in the heart of the New Orleans Central Business District. It is a short walk (approximately 0.25 miles / 0.4 km) from Bourbon Street, blocks from the world-famous French Quarter and Canal Street, and passes the St. Charles Streetcar and Mardi Gras Parade routes. The hotel is within a mile of the Arts District and convention center, and approximately 0.7 miles (1.2 km) from both the Caesars Superdome and the World War 2 Museum. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is approximately 14.5 miles (23.3 km) away. Housed in a landmark building constructed in 1926 as the Masonic Temple, the hotel showcases exquisite 1920s architecture, evident in its original chandeliers, marble floors and walls, and an elaborate, hand-crafted inlay tile ceiling in the Grand Entry Hall. The hotel offers over 250 air-conditioned guest rooms, including suites. Each room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a coffee machine, a laptop-compatible safe, a desk, and a private bathroom with a shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, and a hairdryer. Wireless internet access is available, with premium access included in the resort fee. Guests can enjoy Cajun/Creole cuisine at Luke, the on-site restaurant which also features a bar/lounge. In-room dining options are available, and full breakfasts are offered daily for a fee. Amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, a 24-hour front desk, concierge services, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. For events, the hotel provides 10,000 square feet of flexible function space, including conference and meeting rooms. Private parking is available on site. A resort fee includes premium guest internet access, a daily $10 food and beverage credit, bicycle rentals, two daily non-alcoholic beverages from the Market Place, notary services, and digital Wall Street Journal access. The Hilton New Orleans/St. Charles Avenue is a Tourist hotel. The nightlife/restaurants are located in the hotel.