859 Convention Center Boulevard
New Orleans, LA 70130
Chain: "Marriott Hotels
The 320-room Marriott Convention Center New Orleans is located in the warehouse-arts district on the riverfront across the street from the Convention Center and Port of New Orleans. The 14-story, non-smoking property is a full service hotel catering to the upmarket business and leisure traveler. The property is close to the French Quarter, Harrah's Casino, and the city s finest shopping and dining establishments. The hotel, housed in a former cotton mill dating from the mid-1800's, has 18 meeting rooms for social and business functions. The largest can accommodate 800 guests. Area attractions and landmarks include seven golf courses, Aquarium of the Americas, Oak Alley Plantation, Audubon Zoo, Riverwalk Market Place and the Natchez Steamboat.
Does HotelsByCity recommend this hotel?
This is a great location for the convention center but there are hotels closer to the French Quarter. The property gets good reviews for its efficient team of workers, prompt room service and spacious rooms. Tips from previous visitors: There is free parking on the streets over the weekend thus saving the $28 daily charge. You can also save on the hotel’s cost for Internet service by using free Internet access called feather-net available throughout the French Quarter. Read our customer reviews?
All the guestrooms, and 11 suites, have a work desk with ergonomic chair and high-speed Internet access, two-line telephone with voicemail and speakerphone, coffee and tea making facilities, flat screen televisions with cable movie channels, pay-per-view movies, pullout sofa bed, alarm clock, bathrobes and a hairdryer.
The hotel’s Wolfe’s in the Warehouse restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Room service is available from 6am until 10pm. There are several places to eat nearby including Morton’s Steakhouse and the Rio Mar fish restaurant. The hotel has a rooftop outdoor swimming pool and fitness center. There is a full service business center and coin-operated laundry. The 24-hour front desk has safe deposit boxes and information on area events and attractions. Other amenities include an ATM, concierge desk, vending machines and a dry cleaning service.
From New Orleans Airport (MSY) 14 miles: Take I-10 East to Downtown, exit Poydras Street. Follow Poydras Street. Go straight for one mile. Turn right on to Convention Center Boulevard. The hotel will be your right.
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