The Pontchartrain Hotel
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, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$31,000 (our estimate).
About The Pontchartrain Hotel
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.
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My wedding party and I stayed at the hotel for 2 nights and everyone (especially Narissa and Alisha) were so very welcoming and met all our needs and beyond.
An Vu · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Staying over
- Room types
- 17 listed
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$31,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$150 to US$275 per headAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- MSY, 25 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet hall
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Urban, historic, elegant
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
Venue highlights
- 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
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- MSY · about 25 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into MSY.
- Direct line
- (504) 323-1400
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
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.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about pricing and availability for the month you have in mind. You do not need a fixed date.
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Sources and booking notes
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Sources for individual venue facts
Room types: 17 listed
“Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Erato Double)”
Read the source for room typesIn-house catering: Yes
“For inspiring and award-winning cuisine, look no further than Pontchartrain.”
Read the source for in-house cateringEvent spaces: Banquet hall
“Banquet hall”
Read the source for event spacesIndoors or out: Both
“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.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Urban, historic, elegant
“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.”
Read the source for setting