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The Riverfront Hotel New Orleans

701 Convention Center Boulevard, New Orleans, LA, USA, 70130
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About us

Located in the thriving cultural scene of New Orleans' Arts District, The Riverfront Hotel offers the best of both past and present. Just steps away from top attractions in the Big Easy, including the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and the Contemporary Arts Center, and only blocks from the French Quarter, this hotel features modern and luxurious accommodations with a vintage feel. Whether visiting for business or pleasure, the comfort of every guest is our top priority. The Fulton St. Bistro | Bar invites guests and locals to relax in an upbeat atmosphere offering the finest in quality bistro fare and beverages. Visit our fitness center for an intense workout or request an in-room Get Fit Kit for a workout in the privacy of your own room. The Riverfront Hotel is located 20 minutes from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependentHighgate
Built1996
Renovated2015
Total meeting space4,725 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms202
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Forbes Travel Guide

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • Voicemail box

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities
  • Video conference
  • VIP services

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Jul 14, 2026 - Jul 23, 2026
Jul 29, 2026 - Sep 15, 2026
Sep 20, 2026 - Sep 25, 2026
Nov 10, 2026 - Nov 14, 2026
Nov 20, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026
Dec 15, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
4,725 sq. ft.
Largest room
1,700 sq. ft.
Space (private)
3,325 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
6
Second largest room
1,625 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
130
Seating capacity
188
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
E-Shape
Hollow square
Perimeter seating
Royal conference
Talk show
T-Shape
Rex
1,700 sq. ft.
68 x 25 sq. ft.
12 ft.
100
40
80
100
100
100
40
60
40
50
90
60
100
30
Bacchus
1,625 sq. ft.
65 x 25 sq. ft.
12 ft.
100
40
80
100
100
100
40
60
40
50
80
50
100
30
Bacchus A
750 sq. ft.
30 x 25 sq. ft.
12 ft.
60
16
30
40
50
40
25
28
25
30
30
55
50
20
Bacchus B
875 sq. ft.
35 x 25 sq. ft.
12 ft.
90
20
40
60
50
50
30
42
35
40
60
40
50
20
Rex A
750 sq. ft.
30 x 25 sq. ft.
12 ft.
60
16
30
40
50
40
25
28
25
30
30
55
50
20
Rex B
950 sq. ft.
38 x 25 sq. ft.
12 ft.
90
20
40
60
50
50
30
42
35
40
60
50
50
20
Bacchus Foyer
800 sq. ft.
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Rex Foyer
600 sq. ft.
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Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
202
Single (1 bed)
87
Single (1 bed) rate
$129.00 - $329.00
Double (2 beds)
115
Double (2 beds) rate
$149.00 - $349.00
Suites
12
Tax rate
16.75%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 16 mi
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $50.00/day )
Bus parking

Local Attractions

Tulane University

Tulane University

University
5 mi
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New Orleans, LA 70118
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Ernest M. Morial Convention Center

Ernest M. Morial Convention Center

Convention center
1 min
The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is located in Downtown New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Located 1,640 feet (500 m) upriver from Canal Street on the banks of the Mississippi River. It is named after former Mayor of New Orleans Ernest Nathan Morial. It has about 1.1 million sq. ft. (102,000 m2) of exhibit space, covering almost 11 blocks, and over 3 million sq. ft. (280,000 m2) of total space, making it the seventh largest convention center in the United States.
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French Quarter

French Quarter

Nightlife
7 blks
The French Quarter, also known as the Vieux Carré, is the oldest neighborhood in the city of New Orleans. After New Orleans was founded in 1718 by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville, the city developed around the Vieux Carré, a central square.
Bourbon Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
Caesars Superdome

Caesars Superdome

Historical landmark
12 blks
The Caesars Superdome (originally Louisiana Superdome and commonly The Superdome or The Dome) is a domed sports and exhibition venue, located in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Plans were drawn up in 1967, by the New Orleans modernist architectural firm of Curtis and Davis. Its steel frame covers a 13-acre (5.3 ha) expanse. Its 273-foot (83 m) dome is made of a lamellar multi-ringed frame and has a diameter of 680 feet (210 m), making it the largest fixed domed structure in the world.[6] It is adjacent to the Smoothie King Center, home of the New Orleans Pelicans.
1200 Sugar Bowl
New Orleans, LA 70112
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The Outlet at Riverwalk

The Outlet at Riverwalk

Shopping
1 blk
The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk – the nation’s first upscale outlet center in a downtown setting – is proud to open in the heart of New Orleans. Featuring over 75 retailers and restaurants on the bank of the majestic Mississippi River, The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk offers shoppers and diners an experience like no other. Major national brands include Neiman Marcus Last Call Studio, Tommy Bahama Outlet, Forever 21, Coach, The PUMA Store, Hartstrings Kids Apparel Center, and Kenneth Cole. Center favorites, and original tenants from the beginning, also include The Fudgery, Gap Factory Store, Café Du Monde, Aerosoles and Swim 'n Sport Outlet. Guests can experience a guilt-free shopping trip through unbelievable discounts of 25% to 65% every day at the beloved designer brands. Savor the FASHION at The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk, and INDULGE in the savings at the nation’s newest and most exciting shopping destination!
500 Port of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA 70130
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World War II Museum

World War II Museum

Museum
8 blks
Ranked by TripAdvisor as the #1 Attraction in New Orleans, named by USA Today as the #1 Best Place to Learn U.S. Military History, and designated by Congress as America’s official museum about World War II, The National WWII Museum features a rich collection of artifacts that bring history to life. Discover the most impactful event of the 20th century and the legacy of the greatest generation in thought-provoking exhibits, and explore the American experience in the war that changed the world. From D-Day galleries to the 4D cinematic experience, Beyond All Boundaries, from the soaring US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center to the groundbreaking new Campaigns of Courage, this world-renowned history museum is designed to inspire visitors of all ages in the lessons of World War II and the stories of heroism, tragedy, and liberation.
945 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
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Caesar's Casino

Recreation
2 blks
Enjoy the excitement of Caesar's Casino and all the entertainment that is offered. Many restaurants within the casino.
228 Poydras
New Orleans, LA 70130
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Highgate is an industry-leading hotel management firm, managing a diverse portfolio of over 450 branded and independent hotels & resorts across North

Additional Information

Facility Restrictions

No outside food allowed

Cancellation Policy

Typical group cancellation 100% within 30 days of arrival.

Additional details

Across the street from Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and Riverwalk Outlet Collection and just two blocks from Caesar's Casino.

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Sustainable Practices

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Diversity and Inclusion

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