Hilton New Orleans Riverside

Two Poydras Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
Tel: 1-504-561-0500
Fax: 1-504-568-1721
Web: Hilton New Orleans Riverside Website

Online Reservations Coming Soon!

Please click here to get directions from the Hilton New Orleans Riverside’s website!

ATTENTION!
There is a per-room deposit of 1 night required to make a reservation in the MechaCon room block. This deposit will be charged to your card immediately.

If you wish to cancel your reservation, please do so 3 days prior to arrival to avoid the hotel’s cancellation penalties.

Important: If you decide to call-in your reservation at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, please be sure to tell them that you want the “MechaCon Room Block” to receive the MechaCon room rate. If you do not mention the “MechaCon Room Block”, the registration desk may not give you the MechaCon Room Rate and/or may tell you that there are no rooms available for the dates you selected.

MechaCon Room Rates: Coming Soon!

The room limit is strictly up to 4 people per double room, no exceptions. The room limit for single king rooms is 3, no exceptions, as this is fire code.

MechaCon Room Rates are available for online reservations by clicking here. Coming Soon!

Your reservation helps to ensure MechaCon’s longevity. With each reservation made, you help to guarantee that MechaCon continues.

An Exquisite Downtown Hilton New Orleans LA Hotel

Location is the real beauty of The Hilton New Orleans Riverside. Ideally situated downtown, on the banks of the mighty Mississippi, this enchanting French Quarter hotel’s rooms offer Hilton luxury in a delightful location. Explore all the city has to offer on foot, or via the historic streetcar that pulls up to the front door of this deluxe hotel. Take pleasure in a convenient location that truly occupies a unique niche among other downtown New Orleans LA hotels.

Overlooking the Mississippi River, in downtown New Orleans, Louisiana
Adjacent to the New Orleans Convention Center, the central meeting destination in New Orleans
Connected to Riverwalk Marketplace, for great shopping and dining
Easy access to the Arts Warehouse District, home to Emeril’s, the National WWII Museum, and more…
Three blocks from the French Quarter restaurants and bars
A short stroll from Harrah’s Casino, and round-the-clock entertainment
Just 13 miles from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Visiting the Hilton New Orleans Riverside will not only bring back fond memories, but can open up new areas to explore in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Enjoy the 90,000 square foot Health Club by Hilton featuring tennis, racquetball, full weight training circuit and the Precor® cardio theater. Stimulate your palate within Drago’s Seafood Restaurant, a New Orleans dining institution. Upgrade your accommodations to our exclusive Executive Level. Try your hand at Harrah’s Casino or take in a round of golf at TPC Louisiana.

New Orleans is one of the world’s most unique destinations and is at your doorstep when staying at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside in Louisiana. The Hilton New Orleans Riverside, a full service luxury complex, is actually a “city within itself” with a redesigned front desk and guest service area to increase efficiency and enhance service; featuring “BoardEZ” computers to print boarding passes which are adjacent to our full service business center. The lobby also includes River Blends Cafe ©, proudly serving Starbucks ®, featuring coffee and pastries or start your day off at Le Croissant Express which features the “Hilton Breakfast”. SPIRIT

S Bar is located on the main floor of the hotel and features the smooth libation “Delta Breeze” that can compliment many of the menu offerings.

As a host to a majority of New Orleans’ major meetings, the Hilton New Orleans Riverside has 130,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space in classically opulent design featuring a French influence. The flow of the meeting space is enhanced with all three levels of function rooms linked by escalator and elevator. Click here to see a printable hotel fact sheet.

MechaCon will be held in the convention and meeting area of The Hilton New Orleans Riverside. With 130,000 square feet of event space and 1,622 beautifully appointed guestrooms including 74 suites, The Hilton New Orleans Riverside is the perfect facility for our 2014 convention.

Hotel Highlights

More than 130,000 sq. ft. of magnificent meeting space for every event from board meetings and trade shows to weddings and formal banquets
High-speed Internet access in each meeting room
Complete conference services staff and PSAV audio/visual team
1,622 beautifully appointed guestrooms including 74 suites
Smoking & accessible rooms available
Executive Level accommodations and Executive Lounge with breathtaking city views, complimentary continental breakfast, evening hors d’oeuvres and bar service
Full service Business Center by Pennfieldâ€™s
24-hour Business Center for faxes, e-mail and photocopies
Le Croissant Cafe offers both traditional American and Cajun flavors for breakfast
Drago’s Seafood Restaurant, a local New Orleans dining tradition
Spirits Bar featuring the “Delta Breeze” & menu offerings
River Blends Cafe© serving Starbucks® coffee and fresh pastries
The Health Club by Hilton offers tennis, volleyball, racquetball, basketball, full Precor cardio theater, Nautilus® weight training equipment, free weights and massage services
Two heated outdoor pools
In-house IT department providing technical support, needs analyses and installation
24-hour guest service hotline
On-site parking for up to 2,900; bus/large vehicle parking

Room Highlights

Wireless high-speed Internet access
Two dual line telephones with voicemail
Cuisinart Two-to-Go® coffeemaker with complimentary coffee & tea
Large work desk with desk-level outlets and ergonomic chair
La Source by Crabtree & Evelyn bath products
Iron & ironing board; hairdryer
Hilton Family Exclusive Clock Radio withMP3 or CD player capabilities
Complimentary USA Today® each weekday morning
Individual climate control in each room
Electronic door locks
37″ Flat screen TV’s
Executive Level accommodations offer ultra luxurious bedding, plush robes and turndown service
In-room safes

Location

Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, adjacent to the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and Riverwalk Marketplace. Three blocks from the French Quarter. Within walking distance to the Central Business District, IMAX Theatre, Aquarium of the Americas, Harrah’s Casino and National World War II Museum. Only 13 miles from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

Directions

From West/ Follow Interstate-10 to Downtown/East/Slidell, exiting at Poydras St. Off-ramp becomes Poydras St., following Poydras south to its end at the hotel’s front circle drive entrance. From East/Follow Interstate-10 Downtown/West, exiting at Canal St./Superdome. Follow signage to Superdome/Poydras St., turning left onto Poydras St. Follow Poydras St. south to its end at the hotel’s front circle drive entrance.

http://neworleansriversidehotel.com/map-and-directions/index.cfm

Arrival Information

Check-In and Checkout

Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Parking

Self Parking: 32.00 USD Per Night (10.00 USD Per Night for those staying at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside)
Valet Parking: 38.00 USD Per Night
In/Out Privileges: Available
Secured: Available
Covered: Available
Parking Information: Oversize parking available when arranged in advance
Self-Parking for hotel guests staying in the MechaCon room block: $10.00 USD per night
- In order to receive the $10 parking, the driver’s name needs to be registered on the room reservation.
- If the driver is not the primary person who reserved the room, but is staying in the room, the driver should register his/her name on the reservation as a secondary name so they can receive the $10 parking rate. If their name is not registered, they will not receive the $10 rate.
- THIS RATE DOES NOT APPLY TO VALET PARKING.