The PontchartrainHotel
The Pontchartrain Hotel is a historic property in urban New Orleans with a banquet hall for wedding receptions and both indoor and outdoor space for ceremonies and celebrations.
The Pontchartrain Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in New Orleans, United States. Best months: April, May, August, October.
The Pontchartrain Hotel in New Orleans, open April–October.
The Pontchartrain Hotel is a historic property in urban New Orleans with a banquet hall for wedding receptions and both indoor and outdoor space for ceremonies and celebrations.
Catering is handled in house, and the hotel offers wedding services directly, with details published on its meetings and events page.
Guest accommodation spans 17 room and suite types, from the Clio King and Euterpe Two Queen rooms to two bedroom options such as the Melpomene Suite, with several suites sleeping up to four.
The nearest airport is New Orleans (MSY), which we estimate at around 25 minutes by road.
What The Pontchartrain Hotel has put in writing.
Read from the venue's own pages, quoted where we can. Anything marked estimate is ours, from regional rates, and is not a quote. They say they host weddings here.
- Room types
- 17 listedsource
“Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Erato Double)”
- Kitchen on site
- Yessource
“For inspiring and award-winning cuisine, look no further than Pontchartrain.”
- Price
- US$125 to US$250 per headestimate
- Nearest airport
- MSY, 25 min by carsource
“MSY”
- Event spaces
- Banquet hallsource
- Indoors or out
- Bothsource
- Setting
- Urban, historic, elegantsource
“Banquet hall”
“Guests can sip from a menu of elevated cocktails and champagne while taking in gorgeous views from both indoor and outdoor spaces, creating an experience that feels as timeless as it is unforgettable.”
“Located in the Garden District of New Orleans, adjacent to its charming streetcar route, the Pontchartrain Hotel is a one-of-a-kind full-service New Orleans hotel.”
4 our own notes.
Historic hotel in an urban New Orleans setting
Banquet hall event space, with both indoor and outdoor options
In-house catering provided by the hotel
17 room and suite categories, including suites sleeping up to 4 guests
Best held in April, May, August.
The months the weather, and the local rhythm, is kindest to a stay at The Pontchartrain Hotel.
Check availability.
Choose a day from the calendar.
We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.
Things worth knowing.
Figures are estimates, modeled from regional rates and public sources, not a quote from the venue. Once the venue claims this page, their own rates take precedence.
Asked along the way.
What event spaces are available for a wedding here?+
The hotel has a banquet hall, and both indoor and outdoor space can be used.
Do we need to bring in an outside caterer?+
No. Catering is provided in house by the hotel.
Which airport should our guests fly into?+
The nearest airport is MSY in New Orleans. We estimate the transfer at around 25 minutes.
What accommodation is there for our wedding party?+
There are 17 listed room and suite types, including the Erato Double, Clio King, Euterpe Two Queen and suites such as the Calliope King, Polyhymnia, Thalia Family and Melpomene Two Bedroom, with maximum occupancy of up to four guests in several categories.
What should we budget per guest?+
We estimate roughly 125 to 250 USD per head, though final pricing should be confirmed with the hotel on +1 504-323-1400.
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Hold dates at The Pontchartrain Hotel.
A note to us with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.