Hosting a Conference or Event in New Orleans

Engine's conference hotels in New Orleans include properties with substantial meeting and event capacity across the city. The Sheraton New Orleans Hotel leads the list with its largest event space, the Napoleon Ballroom, running about 23,000 square feet and holding up to 2,576 people, plus 95 event spaces and 1110 guest rooms. Event planners, travel managers, and attendees booking their own rooms can search, compare, and book these hotels on Engine.

New Orleans draws corporate events and conferences year-round, from medical and energy-sector meetings to hospitality trade shows. The hotels on this list serve organizations of every size and industry, whether your team is attending a multi-day conference or you're hosting a board meeting, sales kickoff, or training session. You can search, compare, and book guest rooms at these properties on Engine; for a stay of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking, and for 8 or fewer you book self-serve. To find and request meeting and event space, use Engine Spaces, Engine's venue product with access to more than 40,000 venues.

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Sheraton New Orleans Hotel

4-star hotel 4.2 Great (3207)

The Sheraton New Orleans Hotel offers 95 event spaces across 1110 guest rooms, with the Napoleon Ballroom as its largest event space at about 22551 square feet and capacity for up to 2576 people.

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New Orleans Marriott

4-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (2911)

New Orleans Marriott leads with its Grand Ballroom, a largest event space of about 27089 square feet that hosts up to 3100 people, plus 58 total event spaces and 1333 guest rooms.

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JW Marriott New Orleans

4-star hotel 4.6 Excellent (1077)

JW Marriott New Orleans provides 37 event spaces and 501 guest rooms, with the Ile de France Ballroom as its largest room at about 6270 square feet and capacity for up to 1250 people.

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The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans

5-star hotel 4.6 Excellent (1004)

The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans features 34 event spaces and 527 guest rooms. Its Grand Ballroom runs about 7448 square feet and accommodates up to 880 people.

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The Westin New Orleans

4-star hotel 4.7 Excellent (3018)

With 21 event spaces across 462 guest rooms, The Westin New Orleans offers the Magnolia Ballroom as its largest event space at about 5466 square feet, hosting up to 600 people.

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The Royal Sonesta New Orleans

4-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (3461)

The Royal Sonesta New Orleans provides 30 event spaces and 483 guest rooms, with a Grand Ballroom of about 5000 square feet that accommodates up to 600 people.

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Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans

4-star hotel 4.8 Excellent (2571)

Hotel Monteleone offers 25 event spaces and 570 guest rooms. The Iberville Ballroom is its largest event space at about 6236 square feet, with capacity for up to 550 people.

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InterContinental New Orleans by IHG

4-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (2860)

InterContinental New Orleans by IHG features the La Salle Ballroom, its largest event space at about 8425 square feet and capacity for up to 600 people, plus 18 total event spaces and 484 guest rooms.

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The Jung Hotel and Residences

4-star hotel 4.4 Excellent (3326)

The Jung Hotel and Residences has 16 event spaces and 207 guest rooms, with the Jung Hotel Grand Hall as its biggest room at about 12166 square feet, accommodating up to 1200 people.

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The Windsor Court

5-star hotel 4.9 Excellent (1002)

The Windsor Court offers 17 event spaces across 316 guest rooms. La Chinoiserie (full) is its largest event space at about 4580 square feet and hosts up to 400 people.

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Loews New Orleans Hotel

4-star hotel 4.5 Excellent (2065)

Loews New Orleans Hotel provides 16 event spaces and 285 guest rooms, with the Piazza d'Italia as its largest room at about 8000 square feet, accommodating up to 400 people.

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Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans

5-star hotel 4.8 Excellent (699)

Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans features 10 event spaces and 341 guest rooms, with the Plimsoll Ballroom as its largest event space at about 8026 square feet and capacity for up to 890 people.

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Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans

4-star hotel 4.7 Excellent (2932)

Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans offers 14 event spaces across 214 guest rooms. Its Grand Ballroom runs about 5538 square feet and hosts up to 500 people.

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Embassy Suites by Hilton New Orleans

3-star hotel 4.1 Great (2307)

Embassy Suites by Hilton New Orleans has 19 event spaces and 280 guest rooms, with Bayou Jean Lafitte as its largest event space at about 3952 square feet, accommodating up to 420 people.

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Kimpton Hotel Fontenot by IHG

4-star hotel 4.7 Excellent (1001)

Kimpton Hotel Fontenot by IHG provides 11 event spaces and 202 guest rooms, with the Canary Ballroom as its biggest room at about 5767 square feet and capacity for up to 550 people.

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Frequently asked questions

How does Engine help when I'm planning a corporate event in New Orleans?
Engine helps with both the guest-room block and the meeting space. For the guest rooms, if you need 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the booking; for 8 or fewer, you can book self-serve. To find and request meeting or event space, you can use Engine Spaces, Engine's venue product, which gives you access to venues you can search and request through the platform.
What should I look for in conference hotels in New Orleans?
The essentials are a large enough event space for your group, sufficient guest rooms for overnight attendees, and on-site facilities that support your agenda. For example, the New Orleans Marriott offers a largest event space of about 27,000 square feet that holds up to 3,100 people, with 1333 guest rooms. Properties with a high number of event spaces give you flexibility for breakouts and concurrent sessions.
What details should I compare when choosing a hotel for a large meeting?
Compare the size of the largest ballroom or event space, the total number of meeting rooms, the guest-room count, and the layout options for your specific needs. For instance, the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel has a largest event space of about 23,000 square feet, 95 event spaces, and 1110 guest rooms, while the JW Marriott New Orleans has about 6,300 square feet in its largest space, 37 event spaces, and 501 guest rooms. Proximity to the airport serving New Orleans and walkability to dining or attractions can also matter for attendees.
How far ahead should I book hotel rooms for a conference?
For large conferences, start securing your guest-room block six to twelve months out, especially during popular seasons or when other events are in town. Booking early gives you better rates and availability. If your event is smaller or more flexible, three to six months is often enough lead time.
How do I reserve a block of rooms for conference attendees?
If you need 9 or more guest rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking for you. For 8 rooms or fewer, you can book self-serve directly on Engine. Both options give you access to pre-negotiated rates, consolidated invoicing, and no membership fee.

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