2026 NAAE Convention

Housing and Travel

The NAAE Convention Headquarter Hotel is the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. There are very few single nights still available, reservation information is below. 

NAAE has booked an overflow hotel a very short walking distance (0.2 miles) from the Hilton New Orleans Riverside at:

Le Méridien New Orleans
333 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Rate: $219 plus taxes and fees for single or double occupancy (+$20 per night per additional person)
Reservation Deadline: November 9, or until sold out 

RESERVE ROOMS HERE

Hilton New Orleans Riverside 
Two Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70140 

Rate: $249 plus taxes and fees for single or double occupancy (+$20 per night per additional person)
Reservation Deadline: November 6, or until sold out 

RESERVE ROOMS HERE

Hilton New Orleans Riverside Booking/Payment Policies: 

A credit card is required at the time of booking your reservation and will be processed for a one (1) night's room rate + applicable tax deposit.  Reservations cancelled less than 72 hours in advance of your arrival date will forfeit the one (1) night's room rate + applicable tax deposit.

The hotel does not accept personal or business checks on day of arrival. If you wish to pay by check, they must be received by hotel 5-7 working days in advance of arrival.

Travel Tips

The REAL ID Act took effect across the country May 7, 2025. The TSA has also implemented a $45 fee for incorrect identification. For more information about the phase-in of the REAL ID Act, please visit the Department of Homeland Security at: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id.

Ground Transportation

The Hilton New Orleans Riverside does not offer a shuttle service to/from the airport. Taxis, rideshares and hired shuttle services are available.