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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The newly renovated Astor Crowne Plaza is located at the Gateway to the French Quarter where Canal Street meets Bourbon Street.

Attire:

Business Attire is appropriate for this conference.

Airport Transportation:

The Astor Crowne Plaza is approximately 12 miles from Louis Armstrong International Airport ($45 taxi fare).

Directions to the Astor Crowne Plaza:

Driving from the New Orleans International Airport, Take I-10 East bound to I-10 New Orleans Business District, continue for approximately 2 miles to the St Charles Avenue Exit. As you exit, stay in the left hand lane and at the first traffic light, take a left onto Carondelet Street. Stay on Carondelet until you reach Canal Street. Take a right onto Canal Street(the hotel is on your left as you make this turn) and get into the left lane. Make the first u-turn available on Canal Street and circle back to the hotel on the corner of Bourbon and Canal Street (739 Canal Street).

Driving from the East on I-10 West bound look for the Canal Street/Claiborne Exit. As you exit the ramp continue straight to Canal Street. At Canal Street take a right and continue for approximately one mile. The hotel is on the corner of Bourbon and Canal Streets and you will pass it on the left side of the street. After passing the hotel on Canal Street, take your first u-turn and circle back to the hotel @ 739 Canal Street.

Parking:

Valet Parking Available at $27.95 per day.

Distance To/From:
  • Convention Center: 10 Blocks
  • Saenger Theater: 5 Blocks
  • Superdome: 10 Blocks
  • Aquarium of the Americas: 4 Blocks
  • Harrah’s Casino: 4 Blocks
  • Jackson Square: 6 blocks