Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center Connected & Adjoining Headquarters Hotels
| Headquarters Hotel | Total Rooms | Max Group Commit | Walk / Connection to Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center | In-Hotel Meeting Space | Typical Group Rate Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenner Downtown Headquarters Convention Hotel | 450 Rooms | Up to 220 peak rooms | 2–6 min walk to main registration concourse | 35,000 sq. ft. | $188–$253/night |
Walkable Convention Hotels, Private Dining Buyouts (3) & Local Suppliers
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| Hotel Property & Transit Access | Commute to Main Exhibit Hall A–C | 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 Main Exhibit Hall A–C | ~$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 Main Exhibit Hall A–C | ~$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 Main Exhibit Hall A–C | ~$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 Main Exhibit Hall A–C | ~$299/nt Off-peak: $179/nt | Available |
Ask Anything About Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center Specs, Union Rules, Hotels or Buyouts
Ask specific operational questions — hand-carry monitor limits, electrical & drayage rates, closest walkable hotels, or 30-person VIP dining buyouts.
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. Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Right-to-Work State): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center offers 2,500+ 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 Kenner is $168/night lodging and $69/day M&IE.
Compare Nearby Kenner Convention Venues, Upcoming Trade Shows & Booth Cost Tools
Other Kenner Convention & Buyout Venues
All Venues →- Wilkins Center77,000 sq. ft. • Union Jurisdiction
- Will Rogers Memorial Center120,000 sq. ft. • Right-to-Work State
- William A. Egan Civic & Convention Center45,000 sq. ft. • Union Jurisdiction
- William Bill Cherry Agricultural Exposition Center50,000 sq. ft. • Right-to-Work State
- Williams Convention Center80,000 sq. ft. • Right-to-Work State
- Williamson County Ag Expo Park100,000 sq. ft. • Right-to-Work State
Upcoming Kenner Conventions
Full Calendar →- Expo Tatuajes Tlatelolco 2026Oct 17–18, 2026 • 4,500+ B2B Attendees
- Expo Textil Moroleón 2026Oct 21–23, 2026 • 4,500+ B2B Attendees
- Expo Venta del Equipal Zacoalco 2026Dec 12–20, 2026 • 1,200+ B2B Attendees
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- Expo XV Años Puebla 2026Oct 17–18, 2026 • 3,500+ B2B Attendees