Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hall-by-Hall Specifications (2 Spaces)
| Hall / Ballroom | Net Sq. Ft. | Clear Ceiling | Column Grid & Floor Boxes | Floor Load | Max 10×10s | Theater / Banquet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton New Orleans Riverside Primary Hall, Bowl & Main Event Space Primary flagship general-session, exhibition, and corporate buyout space at Hilton New Orleans Riverside (Riverfront Convention Headquarters Hotel). | 26,894 sq. ft. Grand Ballroom | 20' 0" | Pillarless / unobstructed keynote & event sightlines | 200–350 lbs/sq. ft. | ~328 booths / sponsor activations | Up to 4,600 Theater/Reception (2,760 Seated) |
| Hilton New Orleans Riverside Breakout Suites, VIP Lounges & Pre-Function Foyers Supports concurrent executive tracks, green rooms, and private sponsor hospitality. | 130,000 sq. ft. | 20' 0" | Configurable breakout, hospitality & sponsor zones | 150–250 lbs/sq. ft. | Registration counters & tabletop sponsor demos | 55 meeting suites (1,622 guest rooms) |
Facility Floorplans, Ceiling Clearances & Booth Zone Analysis
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Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Master Exhibit Hall & Ballroom Specifications
1,100,000 Contiguous Sq Ft exhibition footprint, 26' – 65' Clear clear ceiling heights, marshaling yard & dock schedules.
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Dates, credential pickup, exhibiting costs, labor rules, walkable hotels, and client dining.
Hilton New Orleans Riverside (Adjacent to Morial Hall A) operates under a Right-to-Work State structure in New Orleans, LA. Hilton New Orleans Riverside (Adjacent to Morial Hall A) operates in a Right-to-Work State environment; exhibitors may hand-carry personal display items in one trip via main public doors while crated freight routes through marshaled convention docks. Per U.S. BLS OEWS data for Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV MSA (BLS OEWS), prevailing mean hourly wages are $34.18/hr for carpenters, $38.42/hr for electricians, and $31.65/hr for AV technicians.
In New Orleans, LA (ZIP 89109), the combined retail sales tax rate is 8.375% (6.85% state + 1.525% local). Per the U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026-08), the LA commercial electricity average is 9.8¢/kWh.
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- Hyatt Regency New Orleans200,000 sq. ft. • Right-to-Work State
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