Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Connected & Adjoining Headquarters Hotels
| Headquarters Hotel | Total Rooms | Max Group Commit | Walk / Connection to Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | In-Hotel Meeting Space | Typical Group Rate Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyatt Regency New Orleans | 1,193 Rooms | Up to 537 peak rooms | 1–4 min walk / connected corridor | 200,000 sq. ft. | $214–$284/night |
| Hilton New Orleans Riverside | 1,622 Rooms | Up to 730 peak rooms | 4–8 min convention corridor walk | 137,923 sq. ft. | $214–$284/night |
| Sheraton New Orleans Hotel | 1,110 Rooms | Up to 500 peak rooms | 4–8 min convention corridor walk | 105,996 sq. ft. | $214–$284/night |
Walkable Convention Hotels, Private Dining Buyouts (3) & Local Suppliers
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| Hotel Property & Transit Access | Commute to Morial CC Main Halls | Show Rate vs. Off-Peak | Block Status | Room & Block Inquiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Omni Riverfront Hotel New OrleansDirectly Across Convention Center Blvd Boutique luxury across the boulevard from Halls B–D—60-second morning commute. | 2 min (~160m) to Morial CC Main Halls | ~$279/nt Off-peak: $165/nt | Limited (<15%) | |
 New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts DistrictDirectly Across from Halls E–G Directly faces the mid-campus Morial lobbies—saves 15+ mins walking vs. Canal St hotels. | 2 min (~160m) to Morial CC Main Halls | ~$285/nt Off-peak: $169/nt | Limited (<15%) | |
 Hilton New Orleans Riverside3-Min Riverwalk Connector to Hall A Anchor convention headquarters adjacent to Hall A & the Great Hall. | 3 min (~240m) to Morial CC Main Halls | ~$289/nt Off-peak: $169/nt | Limited (<15%) | |
 Loews New Orleans Hotel7-Min Walk on Poydras / Arts District Oversized executive rooms in the Warehouse Arts District near top Creole dining. | 7 min (~560m) to Morial CC Main Halls | ~$299/nt Off-peak: $179/nt | Available |
Ask Anything About Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Specs, Union Rules, Hotels or Buyouts
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Frequently Asked Questions (3)
Dates, credential pickup, exhibiting costs, labor rules, walkable hotels, and client dining.
LA Right-to-Work jurisdiction. Full-time exhibitor personnel may hand-carry display materials and self-install standard 10×10 and 20×20 inline booths; independent EAC booth builders and AV crews are permitted with a 30-day advance Certificate of Insurance. Louisiana Right-to-Work Rule @ Morial CC: Exhibitors enjoy right-to-work booth setup flexibility and single-trip personal hand-carry privileges through front concourse doors for $0 drayage.
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center offers 7,268+ convention corridor rooms within a 10-minute walk/skybridge plus 3 vetted corridor steakhouses and full-venue buyouts. Federal FY 2027 GSA Per-Diem for New Orleans is $189/night lodging and $74/day M&IE.
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Other New Orleans Convention & Buyout Venues
All Venues →- Ernest N. Morial Convention Center1,100,000 sq. ft. • Right-to-Work State
- Hilton New Orleans Riverside (Adjacent to Morial Hall A)53,000 sq. ft. Churchill, Grand & Jefferson Ballrooms • Right-to-Work State
- Hilton New Orleans Riverside137,923 sq. ft. • Right-to-Work State
- Hyatt Regency New Orleans (Poydras & Superdome Campus)50,000 sq. ft. Celestin/Empire Ballrooms + 80,000 sq. ft. Elite Hall • Right-to-Work State
- Hyatt Regency New Orleans200,000 sq. ft. • Right-to-Work State
- New Orleans Marriott86,849 sq. ft. • Right-to-Work State
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