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Fourth, and it wins its tie on distance. Hyatt puts the cruise terminal a quarter mile away, breakfast is free, and The Placery pours New Orleans cocktails.
The rooms sleep a family, with a sofa sleeper in each.
What Hyatt doesn't say is what it charges to park, or whether you can leave the car while you sail. There's no pool on its pages either.
Fly in, stroll over in the morning, and call about the car if you're driving.
Book it if
- Flyers who want a short walk and a free breakfast
- Families who need a sofa sleeper
- Anyone who wants a cocktail downstairs
Look elsewhere if
- You want a pool.
- You need the parking price in writing.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Hyatt Place Convention Center publishes.
The Placery pours New Orleans cocktails and serves food, and The Market next to the front desk is open around the clock. 172 rooms, each with a sofa sleeper and a microwave. Hyatt doesn't mention a pool.
Hyatt says the cruise terminal is "just a short stroll (0.25 miles!)" away. No shuttle is listed.
Free breakfast; weekdays 6:30 to 9:30 AM.
Hyatt calls it "just a short stroll (0.25 miles!) from the Cruise Terminal". Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Hyatt lists valet parking without a price on the pages we could read, and no cruise parking offer.
Night-Before Score: 58 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.
Hyatt doesn't mention an airport shuttle. It says the airport is 15 minutes away.
Hyatt says the cruise terminal is "just a short stroll (0.25 miles!)" away. No shuttle is listed.
Hyatt calls it "just a short stroll (0.25 miles!) from the Cruise Terminal".
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.
Hyatt lists valet parking without a price on the pages we could read, and no cruise parking offer.
Parking for your stay: Valet; price not shown on Hyatt’s pages.
Hyatt says the cruise terminal is "just a short stroll (0.25 miles!)" away. No shuttle is listed.
Hyatt calls it "just a short stroll (0.25 miles!) from the Cruise Terminal".
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; see the airport page and the landing check.
Parking while you sail
Cruise parking
Cruise parking unconfirmedHyatt lists valet parking without a price on the pages we could read, and no cruise parking offer.
Source: hyatt.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.comThe evening and the morning
The evening
Food or bar on siteThe Placery pours New Orleans cocktails and serves food, and The Market next to the front desk is open around the clock. 172 rooms, each with a sofa sleeper and a microwave. Hyatt doesn't mention a pool.
Breakfast
FreeFree breakfast; weekdays 6:30 to 9:30 AM.
Address
Convention Center Boulevard, Warehouse District881 Convention Center Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70130
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Hyatt Place 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; price not shown on Hyatt’s pages
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Free; weekdays 6:30–9:30 AM
Pool
No pool mentioned on the pages we read
Pets
Up to two pets, 50 lb each and 75 lb combined, $100 a stay for 1 to 6 nights.
Food and drink on site
- The PlaceryBar with New Orleans cocktails and food
- The Market24-hour grab-and-go by the front desk
Rooms
172 rooms: kings and two queens, each with a sofa sleeper and a microwave.
Accessibility
Accessible rooms with roll-in showers or tubs, 32-inch doorways.
On site
- EV chargingNot stated
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedYes
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- Cruise terminal0.25 mi
Distances as the hotel or its brand lists them. Bars use a square-root scale so short walks stay visible.
Also worth knowing
- “Just a short stroll (0.25 miles!) from the Cruise Terminal”, per Hyatt
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Valet only; Hyatt's parking page didn't show a price.
- No kitchens; rooms have a microwave.
- Check-in and check-out times weren't on Hyatt's pages.
What we couldn’t confirm
- Parking price
- Cruise parking
- Check-in and check-out times
Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 25, 2026. Confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.
Worth a look alongside it
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Hyatt Place Convention Center FAQ
Does Hyatt Place Convention Center have a cruise shuttle?
No, and you may not need one. Hyatt says the cruise terminal is "just a short stroll (0.25 miles!)" away. No shuttle is listed.
Does Hyatt Place Convention Center have an airport shuttle?
Not that it publishes. Hyatt doesn't mention an airport shuttle. It says the airport is 15 minutes away.
Can I park at Hyatt Place Convention Center while I cruise?
The hotel doesn't say. Hyatt lists valet parking without a price on the pages we could read, and no cruise parking offer.
How far is Hyatt Place Convention Center from the New Orleans cruise terminals?
Hyatt calls it "just a short stroll (0.25 miles!) from the Cruise Terminal". It sits in our Warehouse District & the riverfront band.
Can I check in early or check out late on cruise days?
Check-in is not stated and check-out not stated. 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; weekdays 6:30–9:30 AM. 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 stated. 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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