NEW ORLEANS
Lagniappe that something extra you’ll experience in New Orleans, where European traditions blend with Caribbean influences. Hear sweet jazz and upbeat zydeco; sample Cajun cuisine with that extra little flavor; experience first-hand the excitement and fascination of the French Quarter, Faubourg Marigny, and the Central Business District. Beignets and gumbo, boudin and jambalaya — the food is as authentic and eclectic as the place. Experience it all in the Crescent City.
Beginning July 28, please call hotels directy to make reservations.
Stay at one of the official Congress hotels and save on lodging and transportation to and from Congress activities. APWA has negotiated great rates for all attendees. (Rates subject to availability.) Complimentary shuttle service will operate from all the official Congress hotels.
Click here
to see a pdf map of the downtown area for hotel locations.
Which hotel is Congress headquarters?
The Hilton New Orleans Riverside is this year's Congress headquarters hotel.
Please note: only one room may be reserved at a time.
- Hilton New Orleans Riverside
2 Poydras St.
$150 single/double
- Embassy Suites
315 Julia St.
$140 single/double
- DoubleTree Hotel
300 Canal St.
$145 single/double
- Marriott Convention Center
859 Convention Center Blvd.
$135 single/double
- Marriott on Canal
555 Canal St.
$135 single/double
- J.W. Marriott
614 Canal St.
$145 single/double
All rates are per room and are subject to 13% state and local tax (subject to change) plus an occupancy tax when applicable.
Transportation is available to official Congress hotels only.
Airport
Airport shuttle service is available 504-522-3500
Cost: $15 per person – one way. *rates subject to change.
Departure – must call one day in advance and give flight time.
Taxi
Costs about $28 (1–2 people) from the airport to most hotels; if more than 2 passengers, fare is $12 per person.
Taxi rates are $2.50 plus $1.60 per mile ($.20 per one-eighth mile) thereafter. There is also an additional charge of $1.00 per passenger after the first passenger.
Ground
New Orleans Limousine Service 504-529-5226 offers express transfer service from airport to most hotels. The cost for six passengers is $80.50
Bus service is available from the airport to the Central Business District for $1.50 (exact change required).
Local RTA services are $1.25, including bus transportation and the streetcar.
Bus service allows transportation throughout the city’s major corridor, extending from the Faubourg Marigny to Riverbend. The New Orleans Streetcar line includes the leg traveling on Canal Street from the Mississippi River to Mid-City, and from Canal Street north on Carrolton Avenue to City Park at Wisner Boulevard.
Three-day unlimited passes are $12.00
One-day unlimited passes are $5.00.
Renowned Restaurants ($$ - $$$ Entrée)
$ Inexpensive (under $12 Entrée)
$$ Moderate ($12 - $18 Entrée)
$$$ Expensive ($22 and up Entrée)
Average daily high temperature for August is 90°F.
Average daily low temperature for August is 73°F.
But, the average daily temperature in the Convention Center is a cool 72°F.
Average relative humidity is 63%.
Average rainfall for August is 6”.
Visit
weather.com for local New Orleans conditions.
Visit the New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau
www.neworleanscvb.com/apwa.
Visit the New Orleans Convention Center
http://www.mccno.com.
