Gentilly Woods Travel Guide
New Orleans
Visit Gentilly Woods
Things to do
Guided Louisiana Airboat Tour
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
Oak Alley Plantation & Swamp Tour from New Orleans
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour
Airboat Adventures: Airboat Swamp Tour
Top hotels in Gentilly Woods
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
"Everything was ok. For the price I paid, I would expect bigger bathrooms, a wow factor, or a closer location to the Superdome. However, it was peaceful, and I didn't get a chance to visit the hot tub because of the weather."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans
"Love Hotel Monteleone; great location, staff and atmosphere!!"
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Hotel Mazarin
"Hotel and staff were super nice. Get there before road blocks go up for the night though"
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans
"Love the hotel. I stay here for every time I’m in New Orleans"
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
New Orleans Marriott
"Everything was ok"
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Gentilly Woods
- 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.
