Whatever your personal taste in music, festivals, food or entertainment, the Big Easy has something to offer — leaving only the decision of when to go and where to stay. New Orleans Marriott and Sheraton New Orleans make the “where to stay” question easy to answer: Both properties are located in an ideal location on the edge of the French Quarter, close to the Warehouse Arts District, making it easy to walk the historic streets and enjoy area restaurants, cafés and iconic sites such as Preservation Hall and Audubon Aquarium.

Guests will find freshly updated rooms and suites at New Orleans Marriott on Canal Street. Dual rooftop pools create a year-round retreat, with DJs during summer months; a sparkling bar scene; and classic New Orleans snowballs, a not-to-miss icy seasonal indulgence.

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“Beyond its prime location, the New Orleans Marriott delivers an authentic guest experience by thoughtfully weaving local culture into every aspect of the stay,” said Scott Jernstrom, complex director of sales and marketing, New Orleans Marriott and Sheraton New Orleans Hotel. “The hotel’s seasonal lobby activations immerse guests in the spirit of the city, from live music performances to interactive experiences like oyster shucking, as well as fresh beignets and weekend Bloody Mary bars that reflect New Orleans’ culinary traditions. This programming is complemented by our genuinely warm, Southern hospitality, which creates a welcoming, and personalized atmosphere. Through its partnership with Joieful Concierge, guests can effortlessly access curated cultural tours and experiences, while the hotel’s destination incentive program encourages deeper exploration with complimentary access to attractions such as the Sazerac House.”

Also on Canal Street and less than 100 steps away from New Orleans Marriott is Sheraton New Orleans, where room upgrades are underway. Together, these two properties also offer outstanding meeting spaces and incentives — yet another reason to head to Louisiana’s most beloved cityscape.

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“The New Orleans Marriott and Sheraton New Orleans distinguish themselves through both scale and thoughtful design, offering meeting planners a uniquely comprehensive solution in the heart of the city,” said Jernstrom. “These two premier hotels feature more than 206,000 square feet of combined meeting space and 2,443 guestrooms to accommodate groups too large for one hotel.”

Robust culinary programs at both hotels deliver spectacular quality, brilliant creativity and dazzling execution across events of all sizes. Notable venues include Sheraton’s second-floor collection of ballrooms and dedicated foyer space, ideal for mid-size gatherings; Armstrong Ballroom with sweeping Mississippi River views and ample breakout rooms; and Marriott’s striking 41st-floor meeting space with panoramic, 360-degree views of the city, collectively offering dynamic, high-performing environments for both intimate gatherings and large conferences.

Still need to be convinced? A team of experts can even help you plan a block party on Charters Street, or an event incorporating the music that’s earned New Orleans worldwide recognition as a Creative City for Music by the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN).