New Orleans Hotels Guests Close to Everything. This hotels location in east New Orleans is15 minutes from downtown and the world-famous French Quarter, Superdome and Riverwalk. In addition to a great location, the Holiday Inn Express® Hotel New Orleans East offers access to Bourbon Street, world-class cuisine, the swinging sounds of Jazz and the local flavor that makes New Orleans so special.The hotels location in New Orleans is near the NASA Michoud facility, Smucker/Folgers plant and the Lakefront airport. Business guests appreciate knowing that work is nearby and commutes are easy. Guests prefer being near the University of New Orleans, Dillard and Southern universities, Delgado Fire School and Tad Gormley Stadium.Leisure guests enjoy a hotel in New Orleans thats within eight miles of attractions and shopping.