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Getting Married in Louisiana

Engine ranks wedding hotels in Louisiana by their reception and banquet space, drawing from our bookable inventory across the state. The New Orleans Marriott in New Orleans leads the list with about 27,000 square feet in its Grand Ballroom, capacity for up to 3,100 people, and 1333 guest rooms, making it among the top properties you can search and book through Engine. Couples, planners, and guests needing rooms can compare hotels from New Orleans to Baton Rouge and reserve space for receptions, guest blocks, and celebrations.

Louisiana offers couples a range of settings for a wedding celebration, from the French Quarter and Garden District in New Orleans to the historic riverfront in Baton Rouge. The hotels on this list are spread across the state's cities, each offering substantial event space, ballrooms, and guest rooms for your big day and out-of-town guests. You can search and book guest rooms at these properties on Engine, and for a block of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking. The hotel's event space for your reception can be booked through Engine Spaces, Engine's marketplace of hotel meeting and event spaces across the U.S. and Canada, or arranged with the hotel directly.

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Compare wedding hotels in Louisiana

Same order as the list above: ranked by event space, with a tilt toward hotels that list wedding services, a reception hall, or banquet space. Space and amenity details come from each hotel's own records. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.

# Hotel CityLargest event spaceMax occupancyEvent spacesGuest roomsGuest rating
1 New Orleans Marriott New Orleans 27,089 sq ft 3,100 58 1,333 4.4 (2,871)
2 Sheraton New Orleans Hotel New Orleans 22,551 sq ft 2,576 95 1,110 4.3 (3,146)
3 Crowne Plaza Executive Center Baton Rouge by IHG Baton Rouge 15,000 sq ft 2,500 24 294 4.3 (1,003)
4 L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles Lake Charles 14,140 sq ft – 13 995 4.4 (4,584)
5 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lafayette Lafayette 9,409 sq ft 1,242 22 327 4.2 (1,113)
6 InterContinental New Orleans by IHG New Orleans 8,425 sq ft 600 18 484 4.4 (2,788)
7 Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans New Orleans 8,026 sq ft 890 10 341 4.8 (753)
8 The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans New Orleans 7,448 sq ft 880 34 527 4.6 (1,000)
9 Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel Baton Rouge 7,488 sq ft 800 13 256 4.6 (1,002)
10 Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center Baton Rouge 7,236 sq ft 1,000 17 291 3.9 (1,240)
11 New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District New Orleans 6,966 sq ft 900 34 331 4.4 (2,184)
12 Wyndham New Orleans Airport & Conference Center Kenner 6,960 sq ft 772 11 292 3.8 (1,756)
13 Omni Royal Orleans Hotel New Orleans 6,868 sq ft 525 2 345 4.3 (2,080)
14 JW Marriott New Orleans New Orleans 6,270 sq ft 1,250 37 501 4.6 (1,089)
15 Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans New Orleans 6,236 sq ft 550 25 570 4.8 (2,789)
16 Hilton New Orleans Airport Kenner 6,032 sq ft 700 4 319 4.3 (1,112)
17 Kimpton Hotel Fontenot by IHG New Orleans 5,767 sq ft 550 12 202 4.7 (1,000)
18 The Westin New Orleans New Orleans 5,466 sq ft 600 21 462 4.7 (3,186)
19 Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans New Orleans 5,538 sq ft 500 14 214 4.8 (2,239)
20 The Royal Sonesta New Orleans New Orleans 5,000 sq ft 600 30 483 4.5 (3,608)
21 The Hotel Monroe, Tapestry Collection By Hilton West Monroe 4,800 sq ft 180 7 – 4.5 (113)
22 Holiday Inn Baton Rouge-South by IHG Baton Rouge 4,611 sq ft 500 19 140 4.1 (760)
23 L'Auberge Casino Hotel Baton Rouge Baton Rouge 4,200 sq ft 2,500 7 205 4.4 (1,151)
24 Iberia House & Suites New Iberia 4,410 sq ft 300 6 160 3.2 (369)
25 Clarion Inn and Conference Center Gonzales 4,350 sq ft 458 7 163 4.6 (1,000)
26 The Jung Hotel and Residences New Orleans 4,100 sq ft 1,200 16 207 4.3 (3,635)
27 Sheraton Metairie - New Orleans Hotel Metairie 4,126 sq ft 450 7 181 3.8 (1,000)
28 NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans New Orleans 4,000 sq ft 400 10 217 4.5 (2,620)
29 Embassy Suites by Hilton New Orleans New Orleans 3,952 sq ft 420 19 280 4.1 (2,247)
30 Candlewood Suites Gonzales - Baton Rouge Area by IHG Gonzales 4,000 sq ft 400 2 83 4.5 (365)
31 Hampton Inn & Suites New Iberia Avery Island New Iberia 3,496 sq ft 389 5 102 4.2 (935)
32 Home2 Suites by Hilton Parc Lafayette Lafayette 3,500 sq ft 300 4 106 4.6 (847)
33 OYO Hotel Baton Rouge - Mead Rd Louisiana Baton Rouge 3,400 sq ft 378 5 120 2.2 (319)
34 Carriage House Hotel Lafayette 3,400 sq ft 350 5 26 4.3 (252)
35 OYO Hotel Monroe LA I-20 Monroe 3,268 sq ft 694 9 260 2.1 (476)
36 Hilton Garden Inn Shreveport Shreveport 3,212 sq ft 300 7 135 3.9 (1,000)
37 Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans New Orleans 3,040 sq ft 350 12 254 4.6 (2,099)
38 Holiday Inn Houma by IHG Houma 2,991 sq ft 120 5 97 4.3 (184)
39 SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lake Charles Lake Charles 3,000 sq ft 300 4 108 4.2 (1,001)
40 Clarion Inn Morgan City Morgan City 2,808 sq ft 312 4 221 4.0 (251)
41 Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center New Orleans 2,700 sq ft 300 12 286 4.2 (3,040)
42 Bourbon Orleans Hotel New Orleans 2,712 sq ft 300 5 218 4.6 (4,209)
43 Brent House Hotel New Orleans 2,606 sq ft 300 7 137 4.4 (2,175)
44 New Orleans Marriott Metairie at Lakeway Metairie 2,560 sq ft 200 8 220 4.2 (1,000)
45 Ramada by Wyndham Houma Houma 2,400 sq ft 200 5 152 3.5 (463)
46 Best Western Of Alexandria Inn & Suites & Conference Center Alexandria 2,200 sq ft 500 16 187 3.6 (895)
47 Loews New Orleans Hotel New Orleans 2,131 sq ft 400 16 285 4.5 (2,097)
48 Staybridge Suites Covington Covington 2,250 sq ft 200 5 100 3.4 (12)
49 Hilton New Orleans/St. Charles Avenue New Orleans 2,200 sq ft 225 7 252 4.3 (1,002)
50 Holiday Inn Hammond by IHG Hammond 2,187 sq ft 200 5 97 4.4 (656)

Frequently asked questions

How does Engine help with both guest rooms and event space for a wedding in Louisiana?
Engine lets you search, compare, and book guest rooms at hotels across Louisiana. For the reception or ceremony space itself, Engine Spaces is a free marketplace of hotel meeting and event spaces where you can browse and book the hotel's ballrooms and event areas, or you can arrange that space with the hotel directly. If you need a block of 9 or more guest rooms for out-of-town guests, Engine Groups handles the booking; for 8 or fewer, you book self-serve.
What should I look for in a hotel for my wedding reception and guest accommodations?
Look for hotels with ballroom and banquet space that fits your guest count, plus enough guest rooms for your out-of-town visitors to stay on-site. Many properties offer getting-ready suites and other amenities, though those vary by hotel. The hotels on this list range from properties like the New Orleans Marriott, with about 27,000 square feet of reception space and 1333 guest rooms, to the Crowne Plaza Executive Center Baton Rouge, with about 15,000 square feet of event space and 294 guest rooms.
How far in advance should I book a hotel room block for my wedding?
Many couples reserve their room block nine to twelve months before the wedding date, especially for popular destinations and peak seasons. Booking early gives your guests the best selection and helps you secure pre-negotiated rates. If your wedding falls during a busy event weekend or festival, consider booking even earlier.
How do I book a block of guest rooms for out-of-town wedding guests?
If you need 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the booking for you. For 8 rooms or fewer, you can book self-serve through Engine. Either way, Engine offers consolidated invoicing, multiple payment options, and no membership fee, so your guests or your family can manage payments in a way that works for everyone.
What should I compare when choosing wedding hotels in Louisiana for my guests?
Compare the hotel's location relative to your ceremony and reception venues, the number of guest rooms available, and the nightly rate. If you're considering properties in different cities, say, New Orleans versus Baton Rouge, also think about travel time for your guests and whether the hotel offers shuttle service or easy access to the airport. Engine lets you search and compare these details across a large hotel network, so you can find the right fit for your big day.

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