Travel & Dining FAQs
Airport Transportation/Taxis
The Hilton New Orleans Riverside is 15 miles (30 minutes) from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Transportation from the airport averages*:
Taxi: $47.00 (varies by traffic)
Sedan/SUV: $105.00 and up
Shuttle (Van): $43 and up
Rental Car Prices: vary
Conference participants are responsible for their own roundtrip airport transportation. In addition to Uber, Lyft and taxi transportation options, these shuttles services are available:
Car Rental
Explore New Orleans with ease with on-site car rental and convenient pick-up/drop-off zones right in front of the hotel. The Avis Budget car rental desk is located on the 1st floor of the Riverside building, next to the entrance to the Outlet Mall. Visit Avis.
Open daily: (hours subject to change)
Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Concierge
Visit the Hilton New Orleans Riverside concierge desk on the first floor to ask any question about our city. You’ll get a local’s inside opinion, and maybe a little bit of trivia! We’re happy to help with restaurant and tour reservations, directions, local recommendations and more. Concierge services are available from 9:00 am – 7:00 pm daily.
Parking at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Overnight Self parking: $25.00* per day (includes tax)
Overnight Valet parking: $58.00* per day (includes tax)
* Rates shown are for standard size vehicles and apply to registered guests staying at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. Rates are subject to change to change without notice.
Restaurants - Dining
The Hilton New Orleans Riverside features six dining options to satisfy any craving. Learn more about restaurants and reservations. (hours subject to change.)
- Crescent City Marketplace
Hours: Open Wednesday to Sunday: 6:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Lobby Level (Level 2 on way to Riverwalk)
Your “grocery store” while you’re here, stocked with beer, wine, liquor, water, soda, fruit, snacks, Chef’s “to go” creations, Starbuck’s coffee and more.
- Drago's Seafood
Hours: Open daily 11:30 am – 10:00 pm
Location: One Level Below Floor One (Floor One is Ground Level)
Drago’s, a New Orleans dining institution, offers an extensive seafood menu, including signature dishes such as Drago’s Original Charbroiled Oysters and Mama Ruth’s Gumbo. Reservations aren’t needed. As part of our sustainable initiatives, Drago’s Seafood is now an Ocean Friendly Restaurant!
- Le Croissant
Hours: Open daily 6:30 am – 11:00 am
Location: Lobby Level (Level 2)
Begin your day on a delicious note at Le Croissant with a Hilton Breakfast, featuring fresh beignets for a true New Orleans treat.
- Public Belt
Hours: Open daily 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: One Level Below Floor One (Floor One is Ground Level)
Named after the city’s historic Class I railroad, Public Belt is your ticket to experience a bit of Old World charm in a contemporary setting. With a speakeasy vibe and intimate atmosphere, Public Belt is designed to delight.
- River Blends Café
Hours: Open daily 6:00 am – 7:00 pm
Location: Lobby Level (Level 2)
Enjoy a quick breakfast, a cup of coffee, espresso, or latte or a deli sandwich in River Blends Café, our on-site coffee house proudly serving Starbucks Coffee, conveniently located on the second floor adjacent to the main lobby.
Spirits
Hours: Open daily 11:00 am – 12:00 am
Location: One Level Below Floor One (Floor One is Ground Level)
New Orleans is a mecca for the senses. Taste, hear, see, feel the rhythm by embarking on your journey from the awe-inspiring surroundings of Spirits. Excite your palate with mouth-watering New Orleans style samplings, or simply enjoy the ‘Delta Breeze’ and the wide assortment of cocktails, wine, and beer Spirits has to offer.
What to See/New Orleans FAQs
Whether you'd like to learn more about the rich local history, stunning architecture, Creole and Cajun cuisine and customs, or other local trends and products, there's something for everyone in New Orleans. Visit our
Explore New Orleans page.
