Hilton New Orleans Riverside

Two Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA 70140
Nightly Rates: ( 169.00 - 750.00 )
3 Star

Property Description

Visiting the Hilton New Orleans Riverside hotel will not only bring back fond memories, but can open up new areas to explore in New Orleans , Louisiana. Enjoy the 90,000 sq. ft. Health Club by Hilton featuring tennis, racquetball, full weight training circuit and the Precor cardio theater. Stimulate your palate within Drago's Seafood Restaurant , a New Orleans dining institution. Upgrade your accommodations to our exclusive Executive Level . Try your hand at Harrah's Casino or take in a round of golf at TPC Louisiana. New Orleans is still one of the world's most unique destinations and is at your doorstep when staying at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside hotel in Louisiana. The Hilton New Orleans Riverside hotel, a full service luxury complex, is actually a city within itself with a redesigned front desk and guest service area to increase efficiency and enhance service featuring an electronic express check-in area adjacent to our full service business center. Our lobby also includes River Blends Cafe, Proudly Serving Starbucks, featuring coffee, pastries. We are proud to offer a Louisiana local favorite, Drago's Seafood Restaurant , Home of the Original Charbroiled Oyster. SPIRITS Bar is located on the main floor of the hotel and feature the smooth libation Delta Breeze that can compliment many of the menu offerings. If you are looking for a more traditional fare try Le Croissant Express Dining or view sporting events on 34 inch plasma TV's in Kabby's Sports Edition Bar offering the cities best in sports bar dining. We would be remiss not to mention the award winning Kabby's Sunday Seafood Jazz Brunch which has been a local favorite for years. One of our recent upgrades is the remodeled Health Club by Hilton offering six indoor tennis courts and three racquet ball and squash courts complimented by volleyball and basketball courts. The fitness area is highlighted by a full Precor cardio theater, Nautilus Nitro Plus and complimentary weight circuit, Spin and Pilate classes, Full Swing golf studio, and much more. As a host to a majority of New Orleans major meetings, the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel has 130,000 sq ft of meeting and banquet space in classically opulent design featuring a French influence. The flow of the meeting space is enhanced with all three levels of function rooms linked by escalator and elevator. In 2008, renovations in the Riverside Building guest rooms will provide for a complete redesign and will include features such as walk in shower units for king bedded rooms 32 inch LCD flat-screen TV's, oversized lounge chairs which compliment the efficient workstations. 32 inch LCD flat-screens and other Hilton branded amenity items will be incorporated into the main hotel guest rooms as well. The hotel also features two extensive gift shops, R.J. Sutton Jewelry and Antiques, and two outdoor pools. Whether visiting Louisiana for business or pleasure, shopping and entertainment options are steps away or accessed by the Riverfront Streetcar at the hotel's entrance. The Riverwalk Marketplace 140+ shops and food outlets is at the hotel's doorstep and complements R.J. Sutton Jewelry and Antiques and two gift shops within the Hilton. Harrah's Casino , the Aquarium of the Americas , the Insectarium, IMAX Theatre, and Zoo are just samples of the diverse attractions in New Orleans . The French Quarter and all its history and architecture are just three blocks away. The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is adjacent to the hotel and allows conventioneers ease of access. The National World War II Museum , The Ogden Museum , the Arts District, the Louisiana Children's Museum all are featured venues within the expanding Arts and Warehouse district. New Orleans 's finest restaurants are steps away from the hotel's front entrance. For over 30 years, the Hilton New Orleans Riverside hotel has been the premier hotel in New Orleans , Louisiana and the hotel of choice for the discerning traveler. Travel should take you places.

Amenities

· Bar/Lounge
· Business Center
· Casino
· Concierge
· 24 Hour Front Desk
· Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
· Hairdryers Available
· Mini Bar
· Modem Lines in Room
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· Pool
· Restaurant
· Room Service
· Shops/Commercial Services
· Fitness Center or Spa
· Television with Cable
· Laundry/Valet Services
· VIP Rooms/Services

Room Information

Guest Rooms
Standard, also known as classic rooms, are oversized guetrooms in French provincial style featuring views of our numerous courtyards. The room includes a king or two double beds, work desk, phones with two lines, voice messaging, Wi-Fi, data port, speakerphone, color TV with cable, LodgeNet pay movies, Internet browsing and video games, iron and ironing board, coffee maker with first pot of regular and first pot of decaf each day on a complimentary basis, hair dryer, alarm clock/radio, automated wake-up call, and individually controlled digital A/C ad heat thermostat.
Suites
Fifty-one Standard Suites. Twenty-two Executive Suites. Suites on all guestroom floors with variety of views. Our Suites are decorated in a large variety of styles, ranging in the parlor areas from 610 to 1,325 sq. ft. Call the hotel directly to reserve, 1-800-822-3978 for availability. Each parlor has two attached sleeping rms., one rm. with a king bed and one rm. with two double beds. All three units have Deluxe room features: work desk / 2 phones with 2 lines, voice messaging, dataport, speakerphone / mini-bar / LodgeNet remote control 32'' color TV with cable, pay movies, Internet browsing and games / iron and ironing board / coffee maker with 1st pot of each regular and decaf on a complimentary basis / hair dryer, full bath, individually controlled A/C & heat thermostat, and more.
Towers Concierge Class
Executive, also known as deluxe rooms, are located in the main high-rise building and are the most recently renovated rooms. The rooms have traditional decor featuring armoires and upgraded lighting. Each room includes king or two double beds, which will feature ''The Bed by Hilton'' in January 2005, work desk, 2 phones with 2 lines, voice messaging, Wi-Fi, dataport, speakerphone, mini-bar, 27'' TV w/cable, LodgeNet pay movies, Internet browsing and video games, iron and ironing board, coffee maker with first pot of regular and first pot of decaf each day on a complimentary basis, hair dryer, make-up/ shaving mirror, alarm clock/radio, automated wake-up call and individually controlled A/C & heat thermostat.
Luxury Towers
The newly renovated Towers, aslo known as Executive Floor Concierge Class rooms, are our most elegant rooms, with soft colors and plush furnishings. These rooms have all the features of our Deluxe rooms and much more, with luxurious ''The Bed by Hilton'', Wi-Fi, in-room fax machines, turn down service, terry robes, complimentary health club privilieges, and of course, access to our beautiful new Executive Lounge, with its panoramic views of the river and city. The Lounge offers private check-iin and check-out, personal Concierge service, daily complimentary continental breakfast, and evening hors d'oeuvres and beverage service.

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Miscellaneous Information

· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 3:00 PM Hotel Time
· Check out time is 12:00 PM Hotel Time
· Time Zone is Central GMT Hours -6
· Opened in 1977
· Renovated in 2007
· 1600 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 29 floors.

Directions

From West/ Follow Interstate-10 to Downtown/East/Slidell, exiting at Poydras St. Off-ramp becomes Poydras St., following Poydras south to its end at the hotel's front circle drive entrance. From East/Follow Interstate-10 Downtown/West, exiting at Canal St./Superdome. Follow signage to Superdome/Poydras St., turning left onto Poydras St. Follow Poydras St. south to its end at the hotel's front circle drive entrance.

Take Interstate-10 Downtown/East/Slidell, exiting at Poydras St. Turn right onto Poydras St., following Poydras south to its end at our hotel's front circle drive entrance .

In the ''center of it all.'' The Hilton New Orleans Riverside, where distance is measured in feet, not cab fare, is in a prime downtown location on the banks of the Mississippi. The Riverwalk is at the hotel's doorstep, as are Harrah's Casino, the Aquarium, IMAX Theatre, French Quarter, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, D-Day Museum, Arts District, Children's Museum, and Riverfront Streetcar. Within easy walking distance from corporate and government offices, and just 30 minutes from the new Jazzland Theme Park.

New Orleans International (MSY) 15 miles southeast; Lakefront (General Aviation/Million Air)(NEW) 15 miles southwest;

Guarantee Policy

All Internet bookings require a guarantee with a valid credit card.

Cancellation Policy

Call 1-800-774-1500 for cancellation policy inside the US and Canada; 1-972-770-6136 outside the US.

Restaurant Information

River Blends Cafe

Onsite

Le Croissant Express

All day dining. For a quick breakfast or a delicious lunch or dinner to get you ready to hit the town.

Kabby's Sunday Brunch

Onsite

Kabby's Sports Edition

Voted Favorite Bar/Lounge by New Orleans Magazine's Readers' Choice Poll. Stop in for draft beer, burgers, muffulettas, po-boys, and more

Drago's Seafood

Onsite

Spirits

Onsite

Recreation Information

Churchill's English Bar

Onsite

The French Garden Bar

Onsite

Fitness Room

Onsite

Putting Green

Onsite

Pool

Onsite

Tennis Court

Onsite

Basketball

Onsite

Sight Seeing Tours

Onsite

Squash

Onsite

Video Arcade

Onsite

Racquetball

Onsite

Golf course

Nearby 10 Miles

Driving Range

Nearby 10 Miles

Fishing

Nearby 30 Miles

Area Attractions

Riverwalk Festival Marketplace

0 Blocks

IMAX Theatre

1 Block

Enerst N. Morial Convention Center

1 Block

French Quarter

3 Blocks

Riverfront Streetcar

0 Blocks

Louisana Children's Museum

5 Blocks

The National D-Day Museum

9 Blocks

Audubon Zoo

7 Miles

Louisiana Superdome

13 Blocks

Arts District

3 Blocks

New Orleans Sports Arena

13 Blocks

Mardi Gras World

1 Miles

Jackson Square

9 Blocks

Jax Brewery

8 Blocks

Theatre of the Performing Arts

2 Miles

Aquarium of the Americas

1 Blocks

Ogden Museum of Southern Art

8 Blocks

TPC Golf Club

13 Miles

Eastover Golf

12 Miles

Shell Oil Company

6 Blocks

Ernst and Young

6 Blocks

Chevron Texaco

9 Blocks

Exxon Mobil Corporation

13 Blocks

Entergy Corporation

12 Blocks

Freeport McMoran

13 Blocks

Port of New Orleans

1 Block

Bell South

1 Block

Avondale Ind. Northrup Grumman

12 Miles