[ Background Music ]>> Like many buildings in the CrescentCity, the Hampton Inn & Suites,New Orleans-Conventions Centerhas a colorful story.The structure dates back to 1903when it was originally built by oneof the largest corporations in the UnitedStates, the Fulton Bag and Cotton Mill,a Fortune 500 company at that time.Krauss, the well-known NewOrleans department storewhen later used the building as a warehouse.It was also one of the sitesfor the world's fair backin the 1980s before it was finallyconverted to the Hampton Inn & Suites,New Orleans-Convention Center in 2000.Every effort was made to showcaseand preserve the original materialsof the building including the brickwalls, hardwood floors, hand hewn beamsand the Italianate tower thatstands 30 feet above the roof line.Finishing touches were also given a specialNew Orleans feel with French colonial decorwhere the casual elegance of covered chairsand candelabras makes everyguest feel right at home.With over 12,000 square feetof remarkable meeting space,the Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans-ConventionCenter is perfect for any occasionand perfectly situated across the street fromthe Morial Convention Center in the heartof the arts and warehouse district.In close proximity to all cruiseship terminals and only minutesfrom the historic French quarter and Cafe DuMonde, Aquarium of the Americas, River Walk,Harrah's Casino and so much more.A stay at the Hampton Inn & Suites,New Orleans-Convention Center beginswith curb side valet and awarm welcome in the lobby.If you're in need of a quick bite,there's a deli just off the lobby,and the mood in the bar is alwaysjust right for a refreshing drink.The pool offers refreshment of a differentsort, the gym, a healthy convenience,and the courtyard, a perfect place to meetfriends for a drink or host a special event.But it's the well appointed rooms and suitesthat allow you to recharge after a busy dayor do a little extra work on the wirelessInternet connections in every room.The suites are large androomy with four;poster beds.Many suites even have full kitchens, buteach and every 1 of the 288 rooms brimswith all the creature comforts of home includinga complementary hot breakfast buffet and more.[ Music ][ Background Music ]>> The Hampton Inn & Suites NewOrleans-Convention Center meets the specialneeds of business travelers with complementarywireless high speed Internet access,newspapers, incoming faxes and local calls.The fully equipped businesscenter provides unlimited accessto a copy machine, printer and the Internet.Business today requires sophisticatedtechnology and you're never without itat the Hampton Inn & SuitesNew Orleans Convention Center.It's no secret that the Hampton Inn & Suites NewOrleans-Convention Center is also a great placeto meet.With over 12,000 square feetof conference facilities,groups from 6 to 630 people are easilyaccommodated in 7 versatile meeting rooms.And all presentation needs, including any lastminute equipment request are easily handledby an on premise state of theart audio visual department.Professional meeting plannersare also on site eagerto handle every necessary detail whether therequirements are a board room or a ballroom.Finally, guests and colleagues are privyto superb in house catering servicesfrom eye opening breakfast buffetsto five course gourmet dinners.Everything made fresh daily and menusthat are tailored to meet specific needs.[ Music ][ Background Music ]>> Above all make sure there's a littletime for adventure outside the hotelto enjoy the extraordinary architectureof the French quarter and taking on Royaland Magazine Streets and the streetperformers on Jackson Square.Take a carriage ride through the quarter,ride on one of New Orleans' famous street carsto the Garden District, or take ariver boat up the mighty Mississippi.It's all waiting and only steps from the HamptonInn & Suites, an exceptionally surprising hoteland one exceptionally surprising stay.The Hampton Inn & Suites NewOrleans-Convention Centerin the downtown area near the French Quarter.[ Music ]
