River Ridge Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit River Ridge
Stay near popular River Ridge attractions
Activities
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour
Manchac Swamp & Bayou Tour by Boat
New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour
New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option
Our pick of the best River Ridge Hotel Deals
Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans
"Great Hotel…Great Staff. In the heart of everything, yet quiet, clean and beautiful. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay. Also, the carousel bar was a nice bonus."
Reviewed on 7 July 2026
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
"This is our second stay here. The location on Royal Street is perfect for anywhere you want to go in the FQ. The lobby area is gorgeous and feels luxurious from the moment you walk in. Staff are always wonderful. We used the pool for the first time on this last trip and it was very relaxing and clean. ..."
Reviewed on 7 July 2026
Hotel Mazarin
"The power went out for several hours. No backup power was available. From 10:30pm til about 6am in the morning there was no power and no AC. No relief was offered and no refund was given for any of these issues."
Reviewed on 6 July 2026
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
"Excellent location"
Reviewed on 6 July 2026
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
"Clean room"
Reviewed on 7 July 2026
Four Points By Sheraton French Quarter
"Hotel was dirty and the toilet in room did not work. Only plus to hotel was its location. Courtyard room was quiet re Burbon Street noise. I would not stay here again."
Reviewed on 7 July 2026
Our guide on where to stay in River Ridge
- French Quarter
- New Orleans Central Business District
- Arts/Warehouse District
- Garden District
- Lower Garden District
French Quarter
Known for its fantastic nightlife and great live music, there's plenty to explore in French Quarter. Check out top attractions like Bourbon Street and Canal Street, and jump on the metro at Dumaine St Station or Ursulines Ave Stop to see more of the city.
New Orleans Central Business District
Known for its fantastic nightlife and great live music, there's plenty to explore in New Orleans Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Canal Street and Caesars Superdome, and jump on the metro at Carondelet at Poydras Stop or Poydras Street Stop to see more of the city.
Arts/Warehouse District
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Arts/Warehouse District. Top attractions like National World War II Museum and Riverwalk Marketplace Shopping Center are major draws, and you can catch the metro at St. Charles at Julia Stop or Saint Charles at Saint Joseph Stop to see more of the city.
Garden District
Unique features of Garden District include the gardens and restaurants. Make a stop by Lafayette Cemetery or Magazine Street while you're exploring the area.
Lower Garden District
Travellers love Lower Garden District for its beautiful gardens, and you can see more of New Orleans by jumping on the metro at St. Charles at St. Andrew Stop or St. Charles at Josephine Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Port of New Orleans and Magazine Street.
