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Compare The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans vs. Peer New Orleans Convention Hotels
Side-by-side comparison of guest rooms, total meeting space sq. ft., largest ballroom sq. ft., and group block rates across New Orleans.
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans vs. Peer New Orleans Convention Hotels
| Convention Hotel | City / State | Guest Rooms | Total Event Space | Largest Ballroom | Meeting Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans (Current) | New Orleans, LA | 527 | 42,184 sq. ft. | 7,448 sq. ft. | 27 |
| Hyatt Regency New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | 1,193 | 200,000 sq. ft. | 25,000 sq. ft. | 38 |
| Hilton New Orleans Riverside | New Orleans, LA | 1,622 | 137,923 sq. ft. | 26,894 sq. ft. | 55 |
| Sheraton New Orleans Hotel | New Orleans, LA | 1,110 | 105,996 sq. ft. | 28,001 sq. ft. | 60 |
| New Orleans Marriott | New Orleans, LA | 1,333 | 86,849 sq. ft. | 27,089 sq. ft. | 50 |
| Caesars New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | 790 | 47,000 sq. ft. | 16,920 sq. ft. | 8 |
| Astor Crowne Plaza - French Quarter | New Orleans, LA | 693 | 32,000 sq. ft. | 8,468 sq. ft. | 4 |
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans — 8-Row Master Property & Group Contract Summary
Guest Room Inventory & Peak Group Allocation
527 Total Keys · Up to 221 Peak Group Block Rooms
Standard 1-per-40 cumulative complimentary room credit; request 1-per-35 comp ratio + 3 VIP suite upgrades at group rates during RFP.
Total Event Space & Breakout Room Ratio
42,184 Sq. Ft. Total · 27 Dedicated Meeting & Breakout Rooms
Optimal for 316–784 attendee conferences requiring simultaneous keynote and breakout tracks.
Largest Pillarless Ballroom Capacity
7,448 Sq. Ft. · 784 Theater · 552 Plated Banquet
Divisible soundproof airwalls; supports up to 37 standard 10×10 tabletop/exhibit booths (~200 gross sq. ft./booth) with 24-hour hold option.
Primary Convention Campus Connectivity
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (8–12 min official show shuttle / rideshare)
Primary headquarter and exhibitor room-block anchor serving New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
Airport Transfer & Motorcoach Staging
MSY (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) · 14.2 mi (20 mins off-peak / 32–42 mins peak)
Dedicated group porte-cochere / motorcoach staging lane available with 14-day advance manifest submission to hotel convention services.
Nightly Room Rate, Resort Fee & Tax Structure
$279/nt Group Block vs. $479/nt Peak Rack · 16.2% New Orleans Occupancy Tax + $3/nt Statutory Fee
Mandatory $28/nt resort/destination fee is 100% waived when contracted through the Conventions.com Housing Desk (saves $265/room/night all-in).
Banquet F&B '++' Multiplier & Catering Minimums
$28,000 Ballroom Waiver Min · 25% Service + 9.45% Tax (+36.8% Effective)
Contract F&B minimums on a cumulative multi-day program basis (breakfasts + breaks + reception combined) rather than per-room/per-day minimums.
Attrition, Cutoff & Cancellation Protection
80% Cumulative Pickup Allowance · 30-Day Cutoff · 100% Rebooking Resell Credit
Always insist on cumulative (not night-by-night) attrition calculation and a 'Resell Mitigation Clause' crediting any rooms resold by the hotel after cutoff.