Hotels near the Morial Convention Center

New Orleans, LouisianaGreat Hall and Halls B to JWarehouse District, New OrleansUpdated 20 Oct 2026

The Morial Convention Center runs for nearly 11 city blocks along Convention Center Boulevard, all its halls on one level. A 7.5-acre pedestrian park lines its length, and it ranks among the ten largest convention centers in the United States. More on the official site Map

Main entrance of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center at Julia Street, New Orleans

At a glance

  • Shortest walkNew Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District, 2 min to the Julia St entrance.
  • Two named entrancesThe center names two pedestrian entrances: the main one at Julia St, by the Great Hall, and the Transportation Center entrance at Lobby G.
  • Eleven blocks longThe halls run in one line from Julia St to Henderson St, so pick a hotel near the entrance closest to your hall.
  • When to bookBig meetings fill the Warehouse District hotels first. Book a rate with free cancellation as soon as your dates are set.
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Where to stay, by time to your hall

Times are to Julia St entrance, to the nearest entrance, along a route we calculated.

24 hotels within a 15-minute walk of the nearest hall. Ranked by travel time only, no paid placement. Walking routes calculated on 20 Oct 2026 from OpenStreetMap data. Bars use one 0 to 30 min scale.

Compare the walk to every hall
HotelJulia StLobby G
New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District2 min7 min
Hyatt Place New Orleans/Convention Center3 min5 min
The Mercantile Hotel4 min11 min
Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Convention Center8 min4 min
Courtyard New Orleans Warehouse Arts District5 min10 min
SpringHill Suites New Orleans Warehouse Arts District5 min8 min
Embassy Suites New Orleans Convention Center5 min11 min
Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center7 min6 min
Renaissance New Orleans Arts Warehouse District Hotel7 min13 min
Hilton New Orleans Riverside7 min13 min
Cambria Hotel New Orleans Downtown Warehouse District7 min14 min
Harrah's Tower at Caesars New Orleans7 min14 min
Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans Convention Center8 min12 min
Loews New Orleans Hotel8 min14 min
Le Meridien New Orleans9 min16 min
Old No. 77 Hotel and Chandlery10 min16 min
Kimpton Hotel Fontenot10 min16 min
Windsor Court Hotel10 min17 min
The Higgins Hotel New Orleans11 min12 min
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New Orleans11 min18 min
St. James Hotel New Orleans12 min18 min
The Eliza Jane12 min19 min
Q&C Hotel New Orleans13 min19 min
Wyndham La Belle Maison13 min20 min

On foot to the nearest entrance of each hall, along a route we calculated; ≈ marks our estimates. The shortest walk of each hotel is in bold.

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New OrleansYour stay1 Dec to 4 Dec · 3 nights
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When to book

Exhibiting or speaking? Check your event's official housing block first. Organizers often hold rooms at negotiated rates. We are independent and not part of any official program.

  • International WorkBoat Show2 to 4 Dec 2026, Wednesday to Friday
    high demandBook: through onPeak, the only hotel provider the show endorses
  • ASH Annual Meeting12 to 15 Dec 2026, Saturday to Tuesday
    very high demandBook: now; the ASH hotel deadline was 11 Nov 2026
  • FAN EXPO New Orleans8 to 10 Jan 2027, Friday to Sunday
    medium to high demandBook: in the FAN EXPO hotel block while rooms last
  • GCSAA Conference and Trade Show18 to 21 Jan 2027, Monday to Thursday
    high demandBook: through Connections Housing; free changes and cancellations until 2 Dec 2026
  • IMSH23 to 27 Jan 2027, Saturday to Wednesday
    medium to high demandBook: through NXG, the only official IMSH housing company; the headquarters hotel usually sells out quickly
  • The ARA Show14 to 16 Feb 2027, Sunday to Tuesday
    high demandBook: through onPeak; its exclusive rates start to expire from 25 Jan 2027
  • AAAAI Annual Meeting19 to 22 Feb 2027, Friday to Monday
    medium to high demandBook: by 27 Jan 2027 through CMR, the only official housing provider
  • PDC Summit28 Feb to 3 Mar 2027, Sunday to Wednesday
    medium to high demandBook: by 19 Jan 2027 or until the block is full, through the link in your registration e-mail
  • Commodity Classic3 to 5 Mar 2027, Wednesday to Friday
    medium to high demandBook: by 3 Feb 2027 through Maritz for the group rate
  • World of Asphalt + AGG115 to 17 Mar 2027, Monday to Wednesday
    medium to high demandBook: through Maritz, after you register for the show

Demand levels are our estimate from event size, not live availability.

Cheaper or further out

Lower Garden District

Hotels next to the Warehouse District, a short ride by car.

Near the airport

Hotels in Kenner by Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport; NORTA's 202 Airport Express runs about every hour to stops along Poydras St.

Know before you go

Getting there

  • StreetcarNORTA's Riverfront streetcar line runs from the French Market past Canal St to Julia Station.
  • From the airport by busThe 202 Airport Express runs about every hour between the airport and downtown, with stops along Poydras St from Loyola Ave to Convention Center Blvd; a single ride is USD 1.25.
  • From the airport by taxiA flat USD 36 to the Central Business District for one or two passengers, USD 15 each for three or more.
  • Taxis and rideshareDrop-off and pickup are at the Transportation Center; a pedestrian crossing over Calliope St leads into Lobby G.
  • ParkingThe center runs its own lots across from Halls H, I and J: USD 23 a day, cashless through ParkMobile, no overnight parking.

Halls & entrances

  • EntrancesThe two pedestrian entrances the center names: the main entrance at Julia St and Convention Center Blvd, by the Great Hall, and the Transportation Center entrance at Lobby G, by Hall G.
  • Halls in a rowThe Great Hall and Halls B to J line up on one level from Julia St to Henderson St.
  • Size1.1 million square feet of exhibit space on one level, and about 140 meeting rooms.
  • Great Hall and theaterThe Great Hall is a 60,300-square-foot column-free ballroom near the Julia St entrance; the New Orleans Theater seats more than 4,000.
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Questions people ask

Which hotels are closest to the Morial Convention Center?

The New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District (2 min) and the Hyatt Place (3 min) are nearest the Julia St entrance; the Hampton Inn & Suites is 4 min from Lobby G, on our walking routes.

Which entrance should I use?

The one nearer your hall: the main entrance at Julia St is by the Great Hall, and the Transportation Center entrance opens into Lobby G, by Hall G. The building is nearly 11 blocks long, so the choice matters.

Is a hotel connected to the convention center?

No. A 1,000-room Omni convention center hotel is planned, with opening projected for 2030, according to the convention center.

Where can I stay for less?

In the Lower Garden District, a short ride away, or near the airport. See cheaper or further out for the travel times.

About this guide

VenueNights is independent. We are not the official housing bureau of any event and not affiliated with the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, the Ernest N. Morial Exhibition Hall Authority or event organizers. Last checked 20 Oct 2026.

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