Meeting and event catering options at New Orleans Marriott
New Orleans Marriott provides full on-site catering support for meetings, receptions and weddings using its restaurants (5Fifty5 Restaurant, 55 Fahrenheit, Canal Street Burger Bar, Canal Street Pantry) and banquet services across 50 meeting rooms and ballrooms totaling about 83,965 sq ft. Large events can use the Grand Ballroom, Mardi Gras Ballroom, Preservation Hall / Studio Hall or the 41st Floor Riverview space; contact the hotel sales team for menus, AV packages and formal quotes.
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What catering services are available
The hotel combines in-house banquet catering with four on-site food and drink venues that can support events from coffee breaks to plated dinners. On-site outlets include 5Fifty5 Restaurant, 55 Fahrenheit, Canal Street Burger Bar and Canal Street Pantry.
Banquet teams can handle plated meals, buffet stations, boxed lunches and receptions; specific menu items, dietary accommodations and service style are set with the sales/catering office when you book.
- Plated breakfasts and lunches (5Fifty5 Restaurant supports breakfast and lunch service)
- Cocktail receptions and late-night bites (55 Fahrenheit for cocktails; Canal Street Burger Bar for casual reception food)
- Grab-and-go or refreshment stations (Canal Street Pantry and the hotel's pantry/market for snacks)
Ballrooms and large-event spaces
New Orleans Marriott lists multiple large ballrooms for receptions and conferences, including the Grand Ballroom, Mardi Gras Ballroom and Marriott Preservation Hall / Studio Hall. The property advertises roughly 83,965 sq ft of meeting and event space across 50 rooms.
The hotel also offers a 41st Floor event option (Riverview Ballroom plus Napoleon, Lafayette and St. Charles rooms) for events with city and river views and a standing/reception capacity suitable for smaller, view-focused gatherings.
- Total meeting rooms: 50 (per Marriott listings)
- Total meeting/event space: about 83,965 sq ft (per Marriott listings)
- 41st Floor: standing/reception capacity of about 300 guests (view venue)
| Venue | Size / Note | Max reception (stated) |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Ballroom | 27,089 sq ft | Up to 3,200 guests |
| Mardi Gras Ballroom (A–H) | 10,368 sq ft | About 1,100 guests |
| Preservation Hall / Studio Hall | 16,000 sq ft | About 1,600 guests |
Small meetings, boardrooms and breakout catering
The hotel has numerous smaller rooms and boardrooms for workshops, interviews and breakout sessions. Capacities and room names (for example Riverview, Napoleon, Lafayette, St. Charles) are available through the sales office when you reserve a specific room.
Typical catering for small meetings includes boxed lunches, continental or plated breakfasts, coffee/tea stations and snack breaks drawn from Canal Street Pantry or a custom banquet menu.
- Boardroom-style options with AV support available on request
- Breakout coffee and cold beverage stations using on-site pantry and banquet teams
- Vegetarian and other dietary requests can be accommodated; Canal Street Burger Bar offers an 'Impossible' veggie burger
Weddings and multi-day events
The hotel supports full wedding weekends — ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners and post-wedding brunches — using a mix of ballrooms and the 41st Floor for ceremony or cocktail hours with views. Wedding services are coordinated with the hotel’s sales and catering team.
You can use the hotel's restaurants for rehearsal dinners or welcome receptions (5Fifty5, Canal Street Burger Bar, 55 Fahrenheit and Canal Street Pantry). The property is set up to host a ceremony or reception for a wide range of guest counts, from intimate to very large.
- Ceremony and reception spaces include the 41st Floor and the Grand Ballroom
- On-site rehearsal-dinner options: 5Fifty5 Restaurant, Canal Street Burger Bar or private banquet rooms
- The hotel can accommodate multi-room event schedules across its 50 meeting rooms
AV, setup, and service notes
The property offers standard event support such as banquet service, setup crews and in-room AV packages; precise AV inventory and pricing come from the hotel's AV/engineering or external AV vendor arranged through the hotel.
Ask the sales team for a sample banquet event order (BEO) and an AV quote so you can confirm microphones, projectors, staging, lighting and technician labor for your event.
- Request a BEO to lock down menu timing, staffing, and service levels
- Request current AV inventory and technician rates — these are quoted per event
- Confirm setup and teardown windows with the hotel, particularly for large ballroom events
Logistics: parking, accessibility and nearby transport
On-site parking at New Orleans Marriott is valet only; the hotel notes limited parking during special events. If you expect a large number of vendor vehicles or guest arrivals by car, coordinate vehicle policies with the sales or operations team.
Event spaces and public areas are wheelchair-accessible and the hotel provides accessible meeting rooms and facilities; note that the hotel's main Canal Street entrance has stairs only, so confirm accessible entry points with the hotel in advance.
- Valet parking only (limited availability during special events)
- Wheelchair-accessible meeting and event spaces; confirm accessible entrance details with hotel staff
- Hotel sits on Canal Street streetcar line and is a short walk to French Quarter attractions — useful for guest transport and off-site event planning
How to get proposals and menu samples
Contact the New Orleans Marriott sales/catering office or a BookResorts agent to request sample menus, pricing, AV quotes and room-setup diagrams. The hotel requires direct coordination to confirm availability of specific rooms and menus.
Because menus, staffing and AV packages change, the hotel will provide formal written proposals and banquet event orders after you outline date(s), expected guest count, desired meal style and any special dietary needs.
- Provide event date(s), estimated guest count and preferred meal style (buffet, plated, stations, boxed)
- Ask for sample BEOs, menu tastings and AV quotes before signing a contract
- For large conventions, ask about block room inventory and the French Quarter Connection with the adjoining Sheraton for overflow needs
