Conference Hotel
April 16-19, 2025
Room Rates: PCA has negotiated a discounted block of rooms for the 2025 National Conference. Rates are as follows:
Single/Double Occupancy: $180.00 + tax (currently at 14.45% plus $3.00 per room per night occupancy tax & 1.75% Tourism fee (subject to change)
Triple/Quad Occupancy: $205.00 + tax
Reservation Deadline: Friday, March 14, 2025 (or until the block is full, whichever comes first).
Guaranteed Reservations: All reservation requests will require a credit card for the deposit for (1) room night. Deposits will be refunded for rooms cancelled more than (72) hours prior to arrival. Name changes to room reservations may be made up to the day of arrival at no charge.
Pre/Post Rates: These rates will be offered 3 days prior to and 3 days following the conference dates, based on availability.
Check-In Time: 4:00 PM
Check-Out Time: 11:00 AM
Parking: Valet parking is available for $49.00 USD daily.
Guest Room
Become a Marriott bonvoy member
If you are not already a Marriott Bonvoy Member, be sure to sign-up before the conference. The membership is totally free and earns you options such as:
Free Wi-Fi in your guest room
Mobile Check-in
Opportunity to earn free nights
Top 10 reasons to stay at the conference hotel
The rate was locked in several years ago, so the cost is significantly less than the Marriott’s normal rates.
Safety in numbers: With over 1800 anticipated attendees, it's easy to find a group to socialize with.
You can attend later movies and events, or hang out in the bar with new friends, and you won’t have to worry about leaving the hotel.
The restaurant offers a varied menu that reflects the liveliness of New Orleans' French Quarter and also a unique take on American cuisine.
All Marriot guest rooms include a mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker, and a dedicated work-space.
The Marriott has a state-of-the-art fitness center with Peloton Bikes, so you can squeeze in a quick workout between sessions.
The New Orleans Marriott is located in the French Quarter and is only a ten-minute walk to Bourbon Street and only 15-miles from the New Orleans Airport (MSY).
The Sazarac House, Mahogany Jazz Hall, House of Blues, dozens of restaurants and unique boutique shops are all within a 5-minute walking distance of the hotel.
The Audubon Aquarium, a family favorite, is just a 6-minute walk from the hotel.
Last, but not least, you will be helping PCA fulfill their guest room obligation at the hotel, thereby supporting the organization financially.
Getting Here
Plane:
The New Orleans Airport (MSY) is located 15 miles from the Marriott New Orleans.
Taxi:
There is a cab stand right outside of the airport on level 1. Fares are $36 each way for one or two people. Three people or more are $14 each. There is a $1 per bag fee. This fare is good from the airport to anywhere in the city of New Orleans. It’s regulated by the city but is subject to change.
Uber/Lyft (web-based app):
Located on level 1, there is a designated spot for rideshare pick-ups. It is conveniently outside of baggage claim, so grab your suitcase and meet your driver. Trips to and from the airport with start and end locations in Orleans Parish are a minimum of $36.
New Orleans Regional Transit Authority:
Hop the RTA’s 202 Airport Express, which travels from the airport terminals to Elk Place at Canal Street in Downtown New Orleans. The fare is $1.50 and the bus makes 5 daily trips to New Orleans.