Come to l'autre cote du lac, the "other side of the lake," and revel in the romance and history of resort towns Abita Springs and Mandeville, established when steam-powered boats and trains brought the fashionable and elite 24 miles across Lake Pontchartrain. You'll find a softer side to Greater New Orleans on the Northshore, where St. Tammany Parish is the natural choice for families, outdoors enthusiasts, gourmands, golfers and arts-lovers. Hotel is conviently located just off of I-12 and close to shopping, dining, Wal-Mart, and entertainment. Downtown New Orleans is just 30 minutes away. All rooms feature free High Speed Internet access, coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave, iron, and hair dryer.