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It's the Hampton across from the Convention Center, and it ranks first by 13 points. Hilton puts the terminals 0.40 miles away, breakfast is free, and extended cruise parking is $22 a night, printed right on the page.
That parking number is the whole story. The port's own garage charges $180 for a 7-night cruise; here it's about $154 before tax, and you walk to the ship.
There's no restaurant, and the page title mentions a port shuttle that the page never explains.
Book it, and ask the desk about that shuttle when you check in.
Book it if
- Drivers who want the car handled and the ship a walk away
- Anyone who wants breakfast in the price
- Pet owners
Look elsewhere if
- You want a restaurant and a bar in the building.
- You want the shuttle confirmed before you book.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Hampton Inn Convention Center publishes.
An outdoor pool and a gym with Peloton bikes. No restaurant; the Warehouse District's bars and restaurants are around the corner, and Hilton puts the French Quarter half a mile off.
Hilton puts the terminals 0.40 miles away, so you can roll the bags over. The page title says "Shuttle to Port New Orleans", but nothing on the page describes one, so we don't count it. Ask at the desk.
Free hot breakfast buffet.
Hilton puts the cruise ship terminals 0.40 miles away, across the street from the Convention Center. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Extended cruise parking is $22 plus tax a night, per Hilton's own page. Valet for guests is $44.
Night-Before Score: 78 of 100
Scored only from what the hotel publishes. Here’s how the Night-Before Score works.
Getting here, and on to the ship
Pick where you’re coming from. Solid lines are rides the hotel publishes; a question mark is a leg you’ll arrange yourself.
Hilton lists no airport shuttle. It puts MSY 16.1 miles away.
Hilton puts the terminals 0.40 miles away, so you can roll the bags over. The page title says "Shuttle to Port New Orleans", but nothing on the page describes one, so we don't count it. Ask at the desk.
Hilton puts the cruise ship terminals 0.40 miles away, across the street from the Convention Center.
From MSY without a hotel shuttle
The city sets a flat taxi fare from the airport to the CBD and French Quarter: $36 for one or two people, $15 a person for three or more. Taxis load outside Baggage Claim Door 7. Uber picks up at Doors 9 to 11 on the middle curb, Lyft at Doors 7 to 9.
Extended cruise parking is $22 plus tax a night, per Hilton's own page. Valet for guests is $44.
Parking for your stay: Valet only, $44 a night; extended cruise parking $22 plus tax a night.
Hilton puts the terminals 0.40 miles away, so you can roll the bags over. The page title says "Shuttle to Port New Orleans", but nothing on the page describes one, so we don't count it. Ask at the desk.
Hilton puts the cruise ship terminals 0.40 miles away, across the street from the Convention Center.
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; see the airport page and the landing check.
Distance
0.40 milesHilton puts the cruise ship terminals 0.40 miles away, across the street from the Convention Center.
Source: hilton.comShuttle departures
No shuttleYou leave when you’re ready: it’s a walk or a five-minute cab. Your cruise documents give your terminal check-in window.
Source: hilton.comParking while you sail
Cruise parking
Cruise parking $22/nightExtended cruise parking is $22 plus tax a night, per Hilton's own page. Valet for guests is $44.
Source: hilton.comThe port’s own garages
$120–$350 by cruise lengthThe port runs two garages and charges by cruise length, not by the day: $120 for a 4-night cruise, $135 for 5, $160 for 6, $180 for 7, $200 for 8 and $350 for 14. Carnival parks in the Erato Street garage, on top of its terminal; Norwegian and Royal Caribbean at 100 Poydras, with a shuttle to Julia Street, which publishes only the 4-, 5- and 7-night rates.
Both open at 9 AM and take cards only. Reserving adds $1 a day; driving up doesn’t. The port’s FAQ still quotes $25 a day, which matches only its 8- and 14-night rates. Compare every parking option.
Source: portnola.com| Hampton Inn Convention Center | — |
| The port’s garage, no hotel | — |
This hotel’s published rates before tax, against driving straight to the port’s own garage on sail morning. Hotel parking counts your hotel night plus every cruise night. The terminals are 0.40 miles away by Hilton’s count, so there’s no ride to add.
The evening and the morning
The evening
PoolAn outdoor pool and a gym with Peloton bikes. No restaurant; the Warehouse District's bars and restaurants are around the corner, and Hilton puts the French Quarter half a mile off.
Breakfast
FreeFree hot breakfast buffet.
Address
Convention Center Boulevard, Warehouse District1201 Convention Center Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70130
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Hampton Inn Convention Center publishes it. Where it says “not stated”, the hotel doesn’t say, and a quick call will settle it.
Check-in and check-out
Minimum age
Not stated by the hotel.
Resort fee
None stated
Wi-Fi
Free
Parking for your stay
Valet only, $44 a night; extended cruise parking $22 plus tax a night
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Free hot breakfast buffet
Pool
Outdoor pool
Pets
Dogs and cats up to 75 lb, $75 for 1 to 4 nights and $125 for 5 or more.
Rooms
Room types aren’t published on the pages we could read.
Accessibility
Accessible features are listed; details aren’t published.
On site
- EV chargingNo
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedYes
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- Convention Center0.1 mi
- Mardi Gras World0.2 mi
- Cruise ship terminals0.4 mi
- French Quarter0.5 mi
Distances as the hotel or its brand lists them. Bars use a square-root scale so short walks stay visible.
Also worth knowing
- Extended cruise parking: $22 plus tax a night
- Hilton’s page title mentions a “Shuttle to Port New Orleans”; no details are published
- Gym with Peloton bikes
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Valet only, $44 a night for guests; extended cruise parking is $22 plus tax a night.
- The page title says "Shuttle to Port New Orleans"; no shuttle details appear anywhere on Hilton's pages.
- Check-in 3 PM, check-out 11 AM. No EV charging.
What we couldn’t confirm
- Whether a port shuttle actually runs
- How many nights the cruise parking rate covers
Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 25, 2026. Confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.
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Hampton Inn Convention Center FAQ
Does Hampton Inn Convention Center have a cruise shuttle?
No, and you may not need one. Hilton puts the terminals 0.40 miles away, so you can roll the bags over. The page title says "Shuttle to Port New Orleans", but nothing on the page describes one, so we don't count it. Ask at the desk.
Does Hampton Inn Convention Center have an airport shuttle?
Not that it publishes. Hilton lists no airport shuttle. It puts MSY 16.1 miles away.
Can I park at Hampton Inn Convention Center while I cruise?
Yes. Extended cruise parking is $22 plus tax a night, per Hilton's own page. Valet for guests is $44.
How far is Hampton Inn Convention Center from the New Orleans cruise terminals?
Hilton puts the cruise ship terminals 0.40 miles away, across the street from the Convention Center. It sits in our Warehouse District & the riverfront band.
Can I check in early or check out late on cruise days?
Check-in is 3:00 PM and check-out 11:00 AM. The hotel doesn't publish early or late terms, so ask when you book, not on the day.
Will the hotel hold my bags?
The hotel doesn't say. Most hotels will hold bags between check-out and a late shuttle, but that's a call to make, not an assumption.
Does the port shuttle come back for me after the cruise?
You can walk to the terminals from here, and there's no hotel shuttle back. The city's flat taxi fare from downtown to MSY is $36 for one or two people.
What's the breakfast timing on sail morning?
Free hot breakfast buffet. Your terminal check-in window is in your cruise documents, and the port asks you not to arrive before it.
Can I park an oversized vehicle or charge an EV?
EV charging: not on site. Clearance and oversized parking aren't published. Both of the port's garages cap vehicles at 22 feet. Clearance is 6'6" at 100 Poydras and 7'6" on Erato Street's upper floors, with limited 8'4" space on its third; anything bigger goes through the port's parking contact.
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