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2020 Residential Wood Smoke Workshop

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Tue, Mar 10 2020 12:00 PM CDT Thu, Mar 12 2020 5:00 PM CDT
 
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New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

900 Convention Center Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70130

About the Hotel

The Higgins Hotel & Conference Center’s name reflects the contributions of the extraordinary entrepreneur, Andrew Higgins, who designed and built over 20,000 boats in New Orleans that were used in every major amphibious assault of World War II.

Conveniently located directly across the street from The National WWII Museum, the hotel offers 230 era-inspired guest rooms and specialty suites, premium amenities, full-service restaurant, lounge, and a rooftop bar, as well as a second-floor conference center with more than 18,000 square feet of meeting and event space. 

All rooms boast 1940s-style décor, one king bed or two double beds, complimentary WiFi, and a 55-inch HDTV. Check in with ease with Digital Key, then refresh in the spacious bathroom or get work done at the expansive desk.

AMENITIES & SERVICES

  • Cafe Normandie
  • Rosie’s on the Roof
  • Kilroy’s at the Higgins
  • Provisions Grab-and-Go Market & Cafe
  • 24-hour Fitness Club
  • Private Concierge Lounge
  • Business Center
  • Complimentary High Speed Wi-Fi in room and throughout Hotel

Making Hotel Reservations

Please book your room online on this link.   Our group rate is $157 (2019 govt per diem rate) plus tax per room per night. In order to guarantee the group rate, you must reserve by 2/9/20.  If you are planning to stay a few days before or after the meeting, know that our room block includes Mon, 3/9 to Fri, 3/12 and if you encounter any issues with your booking, please contact Jackie Gadret at [email protected].  All reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card.  

Guests have up to 72 hours prior to the event to cancel their room reservation without penalty.  

Check in: 4:00 PM
Check out: 12:00 PM

Self Parking $32 daily (Garage is located just past the main entrance) - Valet Parking $40 daily

Getting to Hotel Maps & Directions click here.

FROM Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Take I-10E in Metairie towards New Orleans. Take Carondelet St. Exit from US BUS W. Continue 12 miles and take St. Charles Ave Exit. Turn left, at circle take first right onto Andrew Higgins, then right on Magazine St.
Distance from Hotel:15 mi.
Drive Time:25 min.

Type Typical Minimum Charge
Bus Service 4.00 USD
Limousine 50.00 USD
Super Shuttle 15.00 USD
Rental Car 40.00 USD
Taxi 35.00 USD

FROM Lakefront Airport

Join I-10W in New Orleans East. Drive 11 miles to exit at St Charles Ave . At St. Charles Avenue; left to go under I-10; enter traffic circle,; take first right onto Andrew Higgins. Rt on Magazine, hotel is on immediate left.
Distance from Hotel:12 mi.
Drive Time:20 min.

Type Typical Minimum Charge
Rental Car 40.00 USD
Taxi 40.00 USD