New Orleans is one of the country's busiest convention cities, and it's just as good for client meetings, project work and extended stays. If you're searching for hotels near New Orleans Convention Center and downtown, here's what to know about the area, and how The Jung Hotel & Residences on Canal Street fits a productive work trip.
Know the Business Districts
- The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center: Stretching along the riverfront in the Warehouse District, it hosts major conventions and trade shows throughout the year.
- The Central Business District (CBD): Office towers, law firms and corporate offices line Poydras Street and the blocks around it.
- The Caesars Superdome and Smoothie King Center: Large-scale events, conferences and corporate hospitality often center on this area.
- Canal Street: The dividing line between the CBD and the French Quarter, and home to The Jung Hotel.
Getting to Meetings from Canal Street
The Jung Hotel sits at 1500 Canal Street, under two miles from the Convention Center: typically a short rideshare or taxi ride. The CBD and Superdome area are also close by, and the Canal Streetcar stops right outside the hotel for trips toward the river and the French Quarter. Valet parking is available if you're driving in.
Work-Friendly Rooms
After a full day of sessions, you want a room that lets you catch up on email and then actually rest. Every room at The Jung Hotel includes:
- Free high-speed Wi-Fi
- A desk and an in-room safe
- A flat-screen TV with on-demand films
- Bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and a hair dryer
- An iron, plus a wake-up service for early meetings
Staying a week or longer? Our residences give you more space to spread out, a smart choice for New Orleans business travel that runs past a few nights. Explore rooms, suites and residences.
Fuel Up and Unwind
- The Daily Grind Coffee Co.: Specialty coffee, pastries and grab-and-go breakfast in the lobby, ideal before an early session.
- The Lobby Bar: Handcrafted cocktails, wine and small bites for an after-meeting debrief (Thursday to Sunday).
- Rooftop pool and fitness center: Fit in a workout or a swim with skyline views between commitments.
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Hosting Your Own Meeting or Event
Planning more than a business trip? The Jung Hotel offers more than 25,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, including the Grand Hall ballroom, breakout rooms, pre-function areas and the VIP Terrace with indoor and outdoor areas and city views. It's well suited to board meetings, conferences, trade shows, award dinners and receptions, and the Grand Hall alone accommodates up to 1,350 guests depending on setup. Learn more about meetings and events or request a group proposal.
Business Dinners Worth Booking
New Orleans is famous for its restaurants, and a business dinner here can close a deal. The CBD and Warehouse District are full of polished spots for client dinners, and classic Creole dining rooms in the French Quarter make a memorable impression. Browse our guide to the best restaurants in New Orleans.
Make Time for the City
Even a short work trip leaves time for a walk through the French Quarter, live music on Frenchmen Street or a Saints game. See our list of the best things to do in New Orleans for ideas, and check the area events calendar before you book, since big conventions and festivals can fill the city quickly.
Book Your New Orleans Work Trip
For a comfortable, convenient base among hotels near downtown New Orleans, choose The Jung Hotel & Residences on Canal Street. View current offers or call us at 504-226-5864.