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Hotel New Orleans Convention Center
Hotel New Orleans
FACT SHEET
Hotel New Orleans is not affiliated to any hotel brand, yet it is one of New Orleans’ Top-of-the-Line destinations. This $20,000,000 project opened on April 24, 1996. Hotel New Orleans is an eight-story structure with 170 keys including three Suites and six Senior/Accessible rooms. The Boutique Hotel features a Lounge, Restaurant, Meeting Space, Business Services, Fitness Center and ample guest parking. The Classical 19th Century Architectural Design is highlighted by a beautifully enclosed six story atrium. The Hotel New Orleans was developed by the Florentine Developments Corp and is managed by INTERNATIONAL HOTEL MANAGEMENT CORPORATION. The following is a breakdown of the Hotel New Orleans features.
LOCATION:
• 881 Convention Center Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70130
• Directly across the street from the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
• In the revitalized historic Arts and Warehouse District, a neighborhood of converted art galleries, luxury apartments, quaint shops, hotels, renowned restaurants and trendy cafés.
• Within easy walking distance to iverwalk Shopping, Cruise ShipTerminals, Canal Street, Central Business District, French Quarter, Aquarium of the Americas, Harrah’s Casino and the City’s Finest Restaurants.
• Serviced by four city bus lines and street cars including the “Red Lady”, a turn-of-the-century Riverfront trolley car which will deliver you quickly to the heart of the French Quarter.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
170 ROOMS: • 100% Smoke Free Property
• 99 Standard Double/Doubles and 31 standard Kings
• 18 Executive Edition Kings
• 5 New Double Superior
• 9 New King Superior
• 6 ADA Handicapped Rooms, 1 King Standard, 3 King
Superior, 1 Executive Edition King and 1 Double Superior
(2 ADA Rooms with Roll-In Showers – Rooms 407 & 507)
• 1 Penthouse Parlor
• 1 Hospitality Parlor
3 SUITES:
• 1 PENTHOUSE 2 BEDROOMS, 1 PARLOR/3BATHS, 8th FLOOR-WET BAR
• 1 CONFERENCE 2 BEDROOMS, 1 PARLOR/3BATHS 3rd FLOOR-WET BAR
• 1 ASSOCIATION 2 BEDROOMS/2 BATHS 2nd FLOOR
Suites have oversized Living Rooms, Deluxe Furnishings, 3 Telephone Lines, Speakerphone, Dataports, Speed Dials, 25” TV, Armoire, and Conversation Area.
All guest rooms embody the highest quality furnishings and State-of-the-Art technology, and are designed for maximum comfort and convenience. Each room is soundproof. No undercut doors. A constant forty CFMS of fresh air is ducted into every room. Every guest room is individually tempered, and is furnished with a hair dryer, coffee maker, iron and ironing board, Sealy Executive Full or King XL Mattresses, large closets, full length mirrors, safes and carefully planned lighting. Guest rooms feature large Executive Desk/dining table, three telephones equipped with voice mail, speed dials, plus a telephone in all bathrooms, bedside TV controls and all major stations including ABC, CBS, FOX, FOX News NBC, CNN, CNN HLN, ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN CLASSIC, ESPN News, USA, CARTOON, TNT, TBS, PBS, HBO, DISCOVERY, HGTV, TLC, E!, MTV, NICK, Weather Channel, CW, WUPL, NOTV, computer games, On Command Pay TV Movies and Express Check-Out available; also, direct internal dialing, high speed Internet access capability and data ports for fax and computer transmissions is available.
Hotel New Orleans Convention Center meets or exceeds all ADA and Life Safety Code requirements. Twenty-four hour management and security is provided. The perimeter of the Hotel and the fenced Parking Lot are well lighted.
Hotel New Orleans Convention Center
DISTINCT FEATURES:
A unique feature is the Executive Edition King Executive Rooms. These upscale guest rooms are on the Lobby Level and are adjacent to the Directors’ Boardroom and the Diamond Meeting Room. The Executive Edition consists of a 6 large Executive king rooms. Ideal for the Meeting Planner or a Corporate Group that demands the ultimate in privacy and convenience. The Executive Edition has access via a private entrance to the plush Directors’ Boardroom. Perfect for power breakfasts, meetings, dining or entertaining.
PENTHOUSE SUITE:
• Located on the Eight Floor and designed especially for the Meeting Planner or Association Executive.
• Elegant Décor.
• 2 Adjoining Executive guest rooms (both king beds)
• 25” television and 3 telephones in each room with 2 telephone lines.
• Wet bar with icemaker and refrigerator in the Parlor area.
• Parlor area can be utilized as a sleeping room.
CONFERENCE SUITE:
• Ideally located on the Third Floor.
• Opens directly to the large Atrium Courtyard.
• Double entrance door compliments the multi-purpose suite.
• Wet bar with icemaker and refrigerator.
• Sofa Sleeper plus a king size Sico bed.
• Parlor area can be utilized as a sleeping room, breakout room, office, or as a Hospitality Suite.
• Two adjoining Executive guest rooms (one king and one double).
• 25” television and 3 phones in each room with 2 telephone lines.
• Oval table seats ten. Suite has a large storage closet.
PUBLIC SPACE
LOBBY FLOOR:
VALET PARKING:
• 24-Hour secured Valet parking service in Hotel’s own lot, plus 800 spaces available in an enclosed garage next door.
CAR RENTAL:
• Hertz Rent-a-Car (next door to the hotel).
LOBBY:
• Elegant and Spacious with marble floor, wood paneling, crown molding, Crystal chandeliers Plus antique furnishings.
BELL DESK:
• 24-Hour Service
• Laundry Service
FRONT DESK:
• Attractive Oak Wood with granite countertop.
• Three efficient Check-In/Check-Out Stations.
• Express Check-Out.
• Handicap accessible.
RAY T’S LOUNGE:
• Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere with seating for 65 patrons.
• Three televisions with Stereo Sound System.
• Cocktail Service (4:00 pm - Until).
SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES:
• Secured area for guest privacy adjacent to the Front Desk
LOBBY:
• Wi-Fi HotSpot enabling wireless broadband data access through Access Points in the Lobby, Lounge and Business Center.
BUSINESS SERVICES:
• 2-Station Automated Business Center with color and black and white laser printers, copying and faxing capabilities; text can be viewed in multiple languages; E-Mail; High-Speed Internet Access and ATM machine.
MEETING ROOMS
LOBBY LEVEL:
• All Meeting Rooms meet ADA Guidelines.
• 2 MB bandwidth High Speed Internet Access available in all Meeting Rooms, transferring data at a speed of 2,097,152 million bytes per second, with the ability to add more bandwidth if needed.
• Easy access to Men’s & Ladies’ Restrooms & support area
DIAMOND ROOM:
25’ X 50’ (1,250 Sq. Ft.)
Theater Style 110 guests
Class Room 80 guests
U-Shaped 50 guests (Outside Seating)
45 guests (Inside Seating)
Hollow Square 60 guests
Reception Style 200 guests
This room can be equally divided into two meeting rooms.
Phone, Computer Jacks and Direct Internal Dialing (DID) in Meeting Rooms.
Audio, Video Teleconferencing and High Speed Internet Access capability.
State-of-the-Art A/V Equipment available for rental.
DIAMOND ROOM “A”
DIAMOND ROOM “B”
Both Rooms are 25’ X 25’ (625 Sq. Ft.).
Theater Style 72 people
Class Room 50 people
U-Shaped 30 people (Outside Seating)
20 people (Inside Seating)
Hollow Square 30 people (Inside & Outside Seating)
Conference Style 20 people
Reception Style 65 people
DIRECTORS’ BOARDROOM
16’ X 30’ (480 Sq. Ft.)
Tri-Sectional Conference Table (4’ X 6.5’).
Phone, TV and Computer Jacks in a richly paneled Meeting Room Audio, Video teleconferencing and high speed Internet access capability.
SECOND FLOOR
HEALTH CLUB:
• Four Work Stations for exercising all major muscle groups.
• Two Treadmills, One Stationary Bike, One Electrical Glider and Dumb Bells.
MARKETESSEN:
• Deluxe Vending Machines with a variety of hot and cold foods and beverages
selections. Microwave available.
• Accessible 24 Hours.
GUEST LAUNDRY:
• Coin Operated Washer/Dryer.
THIRD FLOOR
ATRIUM:
• A soaring three-story arched structure encloses a traditional landscaped
Mediterranean Courtyard with a multi-color Terrazzo Floor.
1,848 sq. ft. (44’ X 42”).
• Six guest floors overlooking this unique setting.
• In the Morning Breakfast Service (6:30 AM to 10:30 AM). Lunch Service (11:30 AM to 2 PM)
Dinner Service (5:00 PM to 9 PM)
• Reception Capability - 250 people.
• Sit down Banquet Function for 90 guests.
• Complete Kitchen serving the Third Floor Atrium, all banquet or catering requirements and Room Service.
FOOD OUTLET RECAP:
BREAKFAST: • Third Floor Atrium 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM
LUNCH: • Third Floor Atrium 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
DINNER: • Third Floor Atrium 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
LOUNGE: • Beverage Service 4:00 PM - Until
ROOM SERVICE: 6:30 AM - 8 PM
COCKTAIL PARTIES, RECEPTIONS & BANQUETS:
• Third Floor Atrium, All Meeting Rooms, Suites and Penthouse
Extensive Menu - Selections Unlimited
HOSPITALITY:
• Suites and Penthouse
PET POLICY:
• Only service animals allowed at our facilities.
AREA ATTRACTIONS:
• Landmarks: French Quarter, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Riverwalk Market Place, Garden District, Natchez Steamboat.
• Aquariums: Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
• Zoos: Audubon Zoo
• Museums: Contemporary Arts Center, Louisiana Children’s Museum, Confederate Museum, The Ogden Museum of Southern Art, National World War II Museum, Preservation Resource Center, Audubon Insectarium.
• Art Galleries: N.O. ArtWorks at New Orleans Glassworks & Print Studio, River Gallery, Gallery Bienvenu, Ariodante Contemporary Crafts, studio/gallery, Heriad-Cimino Gallery, Stella Jones Gallery and many others.
• Night Life: Metropolitan, Republic New Orleans, Mothership Entertainment, Wine Institute New Orleans, Le Chat Noir.
• Gambling: Harrah’s Casino
RESTAURANTS:
• Besh Steakhouse – Steaks • Cochon- Cajun Cuisine
• Drago’s- Louisiana Cuisine
• Drunken Taco - Southwestern Cuisine
• Emeril’s – Emeril’s Lagasse’s flagship Restaurant
• Eleven 79- Italian Cuisine • Grand Isle- Seafood (On Harrah’s Fulton Street Corridor)
• Gordon Biersch- Brewhouse/Restaurant
• Herbsaint –Contemporary Creole
• Hipstick - Asian Cuisine
• La Boca- An Argentine Steakhouse
• La Cóte Brasserie- Seafood
• Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant – South Western Cuisine
• Mulate’s - Cajun
• 7 on Fulton- Contemporary New Orleans Cuisine
• Red Eye Grill - Hamburgers
• Restaurant August – Contemporary /Creole/Cajun/Southern
• Rio Mar- Southwest Cuisine
• Rock-n-Sake – Japanese
• Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Steak/Seafood New Orleans Cuisine
• The Creole Skillet – Creole Cuisine
• Tommy’ Cuisine – Italian Charm
• Wolf’s in the Warehouse- Creole Cuisine
GOLF:
• Timberlane Country Club
• Audobon Park Golf Course
• English Turn Golf & Country Club
• Oak Harbour Country Club
• TPC of Louisiana
• Bayou Oaks Golf Courses
DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
• FROM WEST: Exit I-10 at Poydras/Ssuperdome and take a right on Convention Center Blvd.
• FROM EAST: Exit I-10 at Canal St./Superdome and take a right on Convention Center Blvd.
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM HOTEL:
From Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY)
• Distance: 15 MI / 24.14 KM North East to Hotel
• Taxi Charge (one way): $28.00 (USD)
• Time by taxi: Approximately 20 min
• Airport Shuttle: $26.00 per person round trip, $13.00 per person one-way Reservations required 48 hours prior to travel. Call 1-866.596.2699
From New Orleans Lakefront Airport (NEW)
• Distance: 7.73 MI / 12.44 KM South West to Hotel
• Taxi Charge (one way): $18.00 (USD)
• Time by taxi: Approximately 15 min
From Train
• Station Name: Amtrak/Greyhound
• Distance: 0.07 MI / 0.11 KM North to Hotel
• Taxi Fee from Train Station: $10.00 (USD)
Hotel Website
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