TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATIONS
As fate would have it, our wedding takes place during the same weekend as the Women's NCAA Final Four basketball tournament being held in the New Orleans Hornets' arena. Please do not delay in making your arrangements!
Airport Information
Book flights to New Orleans' Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) which is just 15 miles from downtown New Orleans including the French Quarter.
The following airlines serve Louis Armstrong International Airport:
There are daily nonstop flights to New Orleans from 37 US cities.
Ground Transportation
Once you arrive in New Orleans, taxis and shuttles are readily available from the airport to downtown New Orleans.
Taxicabs
Taxis use a set rate for airport trips. If you have 1-2 passengers, the rate is $33 to the downtown/French Quarter area, and for 3 or more passengers the fare is $14 per passenger. Pick-up is on the lower level, outside the baggage claim area. There may be an additional charge for extra baggage.
Airport Shuttle
Shuttle service is available from the airport to the hotels in downtown New Orleans for $20.00 (per person, one-way) or $38.00 (per person, round-trip). The shuttle permits three bags per person. Oversized or additional luggage is subject to an additional fee. Call 1-866-596-2699 for more details or to make a reservation. Ticket booths are located on the lower level in the baggage claim area. Visit www.airportshuttleneworleans.com for more information.
Automobile Rental
There are 9 rental agencies with offices on the lower level of the airport. Check with each company for rates. Click here to view rental car company contact information. You will not need to rent a car for the weekend, as all of the wedding events will be within walking distance to many hotels in the French Quarter or transportation will be provided. Parking a car at any of the downtown hotels can be expensive.
Limousine
Airport Limousine is the official limousine service for Louis Armstrong International Airport. Convenient kiosks are located in the baggage claim area and no hassle curb side pickups are available. Rates begin at $58 for 1 or 2 passengers. Visit their website here for more information/reservations.
Accommodations
A note about hotel availability the weekend of April 6th... As we mentioned above, our wedding occurs the same weekend as the Women's NCAA Final Four Tournament. Unfortunately, this means rates are uncharacteristically high -- though we have done our best to find the most reasonable rates possible. Blocks of rooms are available to accommodate all of our guests, but we encourage you to make your reservations as soon as possible and before the group holds expire (dates are included, below). Most of our hotels allow cancellations, so it may be best to go ahead and book a room in advance just to be safe!
For those who would like to experience New Orleans hospitality outside of the French Quarter or try something more local, VRBO offers many private homes for reasonable rates. BBNola.com lists New Orleans' bed and breakfasts, and there are many charming options. We encourage you to reach out to the two of us if you have any questions about location, we are happy to help!
Of course, you may also want to search for alternate accommodations on hotels.com, expedia.com or travelocity.com. Please let us know if you plan to make reservations at a different hotel, particularly if you are unfamiliar with the New Orleans area. For the most convenience, we suggest staying in one of the hotels in the French Quarter or the Central Business District on or close to Canal Street.
Please note that unless specified otherwise, most of our room block rates are guaranteed for Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights only. If you plan to arrive before Thursday or leave after Sunday (we hope you do!), your hotel will likely charge you a different rate than what had been negotiated for the room block. Please contact us right away if you are encountering difficulty with booking hotel accommodations. Due to the Final Four Tournament, rates will be significantly lower in the days leading up to our wedding weekend than in the days after.
Airport Information
Book flights to New Orleans' Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) which is just 15 miles from downtown New Orleans including the French Quarter.
The following airlines serve Louis Armstrong International Airport:
There are daily nonstop flights to New Orleans from 37 US cities.
Ground Transportation
Once you arrive in New Orleans, taxis and shuttles are readily available from the airport to downtown New Orleans.
Taxicabs
Taxis use a set rate for airport trips. If you have 1-2 passengers, the rate is $33 to the downtown/French Quarter area, and for 3 or more passengers the fare is $14 per passenger. Pick-up is on the lower level, outside the baggage claim area. There may be an additional charge for extra baggage.
Airport Shuttle
Shuttle service is available from the airport to the hotels in downtown New Orleans for $20.00 (per person, one-way) or $38.00 (per person, round-trip). The shuttle permits three bags per person. Oversized or additional luggage is subject to an additional fee. Call 1-866-596-2699 for more details or to make a reservation. Ticket booths are located on the lower level in the baggage claim area. Visit www.airportshuttleneworleans.com for more information.
Automobile Rental
There are 9 rental agencies with offices on the lower level of the airport. Check with each company for rates. Click here to view rental car company contact information. You will not need to rent a car for the weekend, as all of the wedding events will be within walking distance to many hotels in the French Quarter or transportation will be provided. Parking a car at any of the downtown hotels can be expensive.
Limousine
Airport Limousine is the official limousine service for Louis Armstrong International Airport. Convenient kiosks are located in the baggage claim area and no hassle curb side pickups are available. Rates begin at $58 for 1 or 2 passengers. Visit their website here for more information/reservations.
Accommodations
A note about hotel availability the weekend of April 6th... As we mentioned above, our wedding occurs the same weekend as the Women's NCAA Final Four Tournament. Unfortunately, this means rates are uncharacteristically high -- though we have done our best to find the most reasonable rates possible. Blocks of rooms are available to accommodate all of our guests, but we encourage you to make your reservations as soon as possible and before the group holds expire (dates are included, below). Most of our hotels allow cancellations, so it may be best to go ahead and book a room in advance just to be safe!
For those who would like to experience New Orleans hospitality outside of the French Quarter or try something more local, VRBO offers many private homes for reasonable rates. BBNola.com lists New Orleans' bed and breakfasts, and there are many charming options. We encourage you to reach out to the two of us if you have any questions about location, we are happy to help!
Of course, you may also want to search for alternate accommodations on hotels.com, expedia.com or travelocity.com. Please let us know if you plan to make reservations at a different hotel, particularly if you are unfamiliar with the New Orleans area. For the most convenience, we suggest staying in one of the hotels in the French Quarter or the Central Business District on or close to Canal Street.
Please note that unless specified otherwise, most of our room block rates are guaranteed for Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights only. If you plan to arrive before Thursday or leave after Sunday (we hope you do!), your hotel will likely charge you a different rate than what had been negotiated for the room block. Please contact us right away if you are encountering difficulty with booking hotel accommodations. Due to the Final Four Tournament, rates will be significantly lower in the days leading up to our wedding weekend than in the days after.
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel
921 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
921 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
- Located on the edge of the French Quarter, this hotel is the site of the wedding reception
- $309/night plus tax
- Amenities: award-winning spa facility
- Group rate expires March 5, 2013
- Hotel Website
Hyatt French Quarter (formerly the Chateau Bourbon Hotel)
800 Iberville Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
800 Iberville Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
- Located within the French Quarter, one block from the reception site, this hotel was completely renovated in 2012.
- $229/night plus tax for single & double occupancy; $249/night plus tax for three-person occupancy; $269/night plus tax for four-person occupancy; 2 night minimum required on Friday and Saturday night; This rate will be honored on any nights booked from Thursday to Monday (the rate for most other hotels is valid only from Thursday to Sunday)
- Amenities: outdoor pool, fitness center
- Cancellation: 72 hrs prior to arrival date
- Group rate expires March 4, 2013
- Hotel Website
The Hotel Monteleone
214 Rue Royal, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130
214 Rue Royal, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130
- Located in the French Quarter, 3.5 blocks from the reception venue, the Hotel Monteleone is the iconic New Orleans French Quarter hotel and home to the acclaimed Carousel Bar.
- $219/night plus tax for single & double occupancy; $244/night plus tax for three-person adult occupancy; $269/night plus tax for four-person occupancy; $369/night plus tax for single & double occupancy Junior Suite; 2 night minimum required for all rooms
- Amenities: rooftop pool, 24/7 exercise facility
- Cancellation: 72 hrs prior to arrival date
- Group rate expires February 18, 2013
- Hotel Website
Astor Crowne Plaza
739 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
739 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
- Located on the edge of the French Quarter, one block from the reception venue
- $205/ night plus tax for single & double occupancy; $225/night plus tax for three-person adult occupancy
- Amenities: outdoor pool, fitness center
- Cancellation: 72 hrs prior to arrival date
- Group rate expires March 5, 2013
- Hotel Website
Holiday Inn - Chateau LeMoyne French Quarter
310 Rue Dauphine, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
310 Rue Dauphine, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
- Located in the French Quarter, 2.5 blocks from the reception venue
- $199/night plus tax, 2 night minimum required; This rate will be honored on any nights booked from Thursday to Monday (the rate for most other hotels is valid only from Thursday to Sunday)
- Amenities: outdoor pool, free internet
- Group rate expires March 4, 2013
- Hotel Website
Courtyard New Orleans Iberville by Marriott (formerly The Iberville Suites)
910 Iberville Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
910 Iberville Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
- Located in the French Quarter, shares its building with and is connected to The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, this hotel was completely renovated in 2012
- $189/night plus tax for single & double occupancy; $214/night plus tax for three-person adult occupancy
- Amenities: complimentary continental breakfast, access to the Ritz-Carlton spa and workout facility
- Group rate expires March 5, 2013
- Hotel Website
The Hampton Inn New Orleans Downtown
226 Carondelet Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
For those of you who would like to use Starwood Points, we also have a room block at the Sheraton New Orleans for $229/night plus tax for a single & double occupancy at the Main House. The Sheraton located at 500 Canal Street is a 5 block, 7 minute walk from The Ritz-Carlton Hotel. For reservations at the Sheraton please call (888) 627-7033 and reference the Hoffman Mulhearn Wedding Block.
226 Carondelet Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
- Located 3 blocks outside the French Quarter in the city's Central Business District (CBD), this hotel is 3.5 blocks from the reception venue
- $149/night plus tax; rate includes complimentary breakfast; this rate will be honored on any nights booked from Wednesday to Monday (the rate for most other hotels is valid only from Thursday to Sunday)
- Amenities: free internet, St. Charles Streetcar line outside the hotel
- Cancellation: 72 hrs prior to arrival date
- Group rate expires March 8, 2013
- Hotel Website
For those of you who would like to use Starwood Points, we also have a room block at the Sheraton New Orleans for $229/night plus tax for a single & double occupancy at the Main House. The Sheraton located at 500 Canal Street is a 5 block, 7 minute walk from The Ritz-Carlton Hotel. For reservations at the Sheraton please call (888) 627-7033 and reference the Hoffman Mulhearn Wedding Block.