Reservations: 00800 19271927 (freephone) in UK and 1 800 409929 (freephone) in Ireland

Visitor's Guide: New Orleans

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New Orleans is comparable to a good cup of the native's stew, gumbo: a vibrant mix of European and African ingredients, with a pinch of something secret. After much time simmering the result is an experience warm, soulful and wholly unique.

Find information on New Orleans, the closest major city/downtown area to your hotel.

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Read All About It: New Orleans

Find articles about the city’s history, hot spots, what to see and where to eat

The New Orleans Browser

A directory to shopping, dining, attractions and other points around town

Local Business and Services Directory: New Orleans

Pinpoint the businesses and services you need in a flash

Find Points of Interest

Click here to plot events, transportation and more on a map

Nearby Cities

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Area Events

The what, when and where on local happenings, special events and more

Allstate Sugar Bowl (1.6 km W)

New Year's Day

Mardi Gras/Carnival Season (0 km W)

Two weeks before Ash Wednesday

The French Quarter Festival (1.6 km S)

Second weekend in April

Zurich Golf Classic (24.1 km SW)

April or May

New OrleansJazz and Heritage Festival (4.8 km NW)

Last weekend in April - 1st weeke in May

Essence Festival (1.6 km SW)

4th of July weekend

Southern Decadence Weekend

Labor Day Weekend

What’s Current

Get the latest information on what’s happening during your stay

Plan

Area Tour Services

Let those in the know show you around town

Aquarium/Zoo Cruise

  • South Louisiana
  • New Orleans Steamboat Company
  • 5 045 868 777

Fishing Tours

  • South Louisiana
  • Party Barge Cruises
  • 5 042 835 052

Garden District Walking Tour

  • South Louisiana
  • Historic New Orleans Tours
  • 5 049 472 120

Gray Line Tours

  • Bus Tours and Walking Tours
  • Gray Line New Orleans
  • 1 504 569 1401

Jazz Cruise

  • South Louisiana
  • Natchez Cruise/Greyline
  • 5 045 868 777

Swamp Tour

  • South Louisiana
  • Cajun Pride
  • 5 044 670 758

Identification of these resources is solely for the convenience of our guests. Neither Marriott International, Inc. nor any of its affiliates or franchisees endorses or is a sponsor of these resources.

Renaissance® Pere Marquette Hotel

817 Common Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70112 USA

  • Phone:  1-504-525-1111
  • Fax 1-504-525-0688
  • Sales:  1-504-412-2572
  • Toll-free:  1-800-372-0482

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Reservations by Phone

To make reservations by phone, dial freephone 0800 181 737 in the UK, 1 800 252 627 in Ireland, or view our regional telephone reservation numbers.

New Orleans Weather:

13 October 2008

  • AM PM Showers / PM Showers Early
  • Hi:83F |28C
  • Low:74F |23C

Local Partners

  • D-Day Museum