The Riverfront Hotel New Orleans is a hotel destination wedding venue in New Orleans, United States, hosting 120 at dinner and 188 at the ceremony, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$23,000 (our estimate).

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The Riverfront Hotel New Orleans

The Riverfront Hotel New Orleans is an urban wedding venue in the heart of New Orleans, with meeting and banquet space that seats up to 188 guests for a ceremony, 120 for a seated dinner, or holds 130 standing.

Guests
120 at dinner · 188 at the ceremony
Venue website
Cost
About US$23,000 for 80 guests
Aisle estimate
Getting there
MSY · about 25 min by car
Aisle estimate

About The Riverfront Hotel New Orleans

The Riverfront Hotel New Orleans is an urban wedding venue in the heart of New Orleans, with meeting and banquet space that seats up to 188 guests for a ceremony, 120 for a seated dinner, or holds 130 standing.

In-house catering is available, and the hotel offers a range of accommodation from Deluxe Rooms with two double beds to the Hospitality Loft Suite, with several room types sleeping up to four.

The property is a restored building (estimated) in a city setting near the river, with on-site parking and a dedicated meetings and events team reachable at +1 504-524-8200.

We estimate the drive from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) at around 25 minutes.

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Loved my room. The walk to the room was crazy long from the elevator, but I survived. LOL! The staff was friendly and inviting. Came during a conference, so my room assignment (double bed) could not be honored, so I was placed in a king.

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

Capacity

Seated dinner
120 guests
Standing reception
130 guests
Ceremony, seated
188 guests

Staying over

Room types
9 listed

Money

A wedding for 80 guests
About US$23,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
Price
US$85 to US$165 per headAisle estimate

Getting there

Nearest airport
MSY, 25 min by carAisle estimate
Parking
Yes

The spaces

Event spaces
Banquet room
Setting
Urban, restored, elegant

Food and drink

In-house catering
Yes

Venue highlights

  • Ceremony seating for up to 188 guests
  • Seated dining for 120 or 130 guests standing
  • In-house catering provided by the hotel
  • Nine room types, including Premier Historical and Hospitality Loft Suite options

Costs and booking details

Getting there
MSY · about 25 min by carAisle estimate

Guests fly into MSY.

Direct line
(504) 524-8200

Answered by the venue in local hours.

Questions about the venue

How many guests can the venue hold?+

The meeting and banquet space seats up to 188 for a ceremony, 120 for a seated dinner, or accommodates 130 guests standing.

Is catering handled in-house?+

Yes, the hotel provides in-house catering. We estimate costs at around USD 95 to 185 per head, though the venue can confirm current pricing.

What accommodation is available for our guests?+

There are nine room types, including Premier Rooms (king or two double beds), Deluxe Rooms, a Premier Historical Room, an Executive Loft Room and a Hospitality Loft Suite. Several sleep up to four guests, and accessible and ADA Deluxe King rooms are available.

How do we get in touch about a wedding?+

Contact the venue directly at sales@theriverfronthotel.com or +1 504-524-8200. Wedding and event details are listed at theriverfronthotel.com/meetings-events.

Which airport should our guests fly into?+

MSY is the nearest airport, an estimated 25 minutes from the hotel. On-site parking is available for guests who drive.

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