Wedding Hotels in Louisiana

Getting Married in Louisiana

Engine ranks wedding hotels in Louisiana by their reception and banquet space, drawing from our bookable inventory across the state. The New Orleans Marriott in New Orleans leads the list with about 27,000 square feet in its Grand Ballroom, capacity for up to 3,100 people, and 1333 guest rooms, making it among the top properties you can search and book through Engine. Couples, planners, and guests needing rooms can compare hotels from New Orleans to Baton Rouge and reserve space for receptions, guest blocks, and celebrations.

Louisiana offers couples a range of settings for a wedding celebration, from the French Quarter and Garden District in New Orleans to the historic riverfront in Baton Rouge. The hotels on this list are spread across the state's cities, each offering substantial event space, ballrooms, and guest rooms for your big day and out-of-town guests. You can search and book guest rooms at these properties on Engine, and for a block of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking. The hotel's event space for your reception can be booked through Engine Spaces, Engine's marketplace of hotel meeting and event spaces across the U.S. and Canada, or arranged with the hotel directly.

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Compare wedding hotels in Louisiana

Same order as the list above: ranked by event space, with a tilt toward hotels that list wedding services, a reception hall, or banquet space. Space and amenity details come from each hotel's own records. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.

#	Hotel	City	Largest event space	Max occupancy	Event spaces	Guest rooms	Guest rating
1	New Orleans Marriott	New Orleans	27,089 sq ft	3,100	58	1,333	4.4 (2,871)
2	Sheraton New Orleans Hotel	New Orleans	22,551 sq ft	2,576	95	1,110	4.3 (3,146)
3	Crowne Plaza Executive Center Baton Rouge by IHG	Baton Rouge	15,000 sq ft	2,500	24	294	4.3 (1,003)
4	L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles	Lake Charles	14,140 sq ft	–	13	995	4.4 (4,584)
5	DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Lafayette	Lafayette	9,409 sq ft	1,242	22	327	4.2 (1,113)
6	InterContinental New Orleans by IHG	New Orleans	8,425 sq ft	600	18	484	4.4 (2,788)
7	Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans	New Orleans	8,026 sq ft	890	10	341	4.8 (753)
8	The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans	New Orleans	7,448 sq ft	880	34	527	4.6 (1,000)
9	Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel	Baton Rouge	7,488 sq ft	800	13	256	4.6 (1,002)
10	Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center	Baton Rouge	7,236 sq ft	1,000	17	291	3.9 (1,240)
11	New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District	New Orleans	6,966 sq ft	900	34	331	4.4 (2,184)
12	Wyndham New Orleans Airport & Conference Center	Kenner	6,960 sq ft	772	11	292	3.8 (1,756)
13	Omni Royal Orleans Hotel	New Orleans	6,868 sq ft	525	2	345	4.3 (2,080)
14	JW Marriott New Orleans	New Orleans	6,270 sq ft	1,250	37	501	4.6 (1,089)
15	Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans	New Orleans	6,236 sq ft	550	25	570	4.8 (2,789)
16	Hilton New Orleans Airport	Kenner	6,032 sq ft	700	4	319	4.3 (1,112)
17	Kimpton Hotel Fontenot by IHG	New Orleans	5,767 sq ft	550	12	202	4.7 (1,000)
18	The Westin New Orleans	New Orleans	5,466 sq ft	600	21	462	4.7 (3,186)
19	Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans	New Orleans	5,538 sq ft	500	14	214	4.8 (2,239)
20	The Royal Sonesta New Orleans	New Orleans	5,000 sq ft	600	30	483	4.5 (3,608)
21	The Hotel Monroe, Tapestry Collection By Hilton	West Monroe	4,800 sq ft	180	7	–	4.5 (113)
22	Holiday Inn Baton Rouge-South by IHG	Baton Rouge	4,611 sq ft	500	19	140	4.1 (760)
23	L'Auberge Casino Hotel Baton Rouge	Baton Rouge	4,200 sq ft	2,500	7	205	4.4 (1,151)
24	Iberia House & Suites	New Iberia	4,410 sq ft	300	6	160	3.2 (369)
25	Clarion Inn and Conference Center	Gonzales	4,350 sq ft	458	7	163	4.6 (1,000)
26	The Jung Hotel and Residences	New Orleans	4,100 sq ft	1,200	16	207	4.3 (3,635)
27	Sheraton Metairie - New Orleans Hotel	Metairie	4,126 sq ft	450	7	181	3.8 (1,000)
28	NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans	New Orleans	4,000 sq ft	400	10	217	4.5 (2,620)
29	Embassy Suites by Hilton New Orleans	New Orleans	3,952 sq ft	420	19	280	4.1 (2,247)
30	Candlewood Suites Gonzales - Baton Rouge Area by IHG	Gonzales	4,000 sq ft	400	2	83	4.5 (365)
31	Hampton Inn & Suites New Iberia Avery Island	New Iberia	3,496 sq ft	389	5	102	4.2 (935)
32	Home2 Suites by Hilton Parc Lafayette	Lafayette	3,500 sq ft	300	4	106	4.6 (847)
33	OYO Hotel Baton Rouge - Mead Rd Louisiana	Baton Rouge	3,400 sq ft	378	5	120	2.2 (319)
34	Carriage House Hotel	Lafayette	3,400 sq ft	350	5	26	4.3 (252)
35	OYO Hotel Monroe LA I-20	Monroe	3,268 sq ft	694	9	260	2.1 (476)
36	Hilton Garden Inn Shreveport	Shreveport	3,212 sq ft	300	7	135	3.9 (1,000)
37	Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans	New Orleans	3,040 sq ft	350	12	254	4.6 (2,099)
38	Holiday Inn Houma by IHG	Houma	2,991 sq ft	120	5	97	4.3 (184)
39	SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lake Charles	Lake Charles	3,000 sq ft	300	4	108	4.2 (1,001)
40	Clarion Inn Morgan City	Morgan City	2,808 sq ft	312	4	221	4.0 (251)
41	Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center	New Orleans	2,700 sq ft	300	12	286	4.2 (3,040)
42	Bourbon Orleans Hotel	New Orleans	2,712 sq ft	300	5	218	4.6 (4,209)
43	Brent House Hotel	New Orleans	2,606 sq ft	300	7	137	4.4 (2,175)
44	New Orleans Marriott Metairie at Lakeway	Metairie	2,560 sq ft	200	8	220	4.2 (1,000)
45	Ramada by Wyndham Houma	Houma	2,400 sq ft	200	5	152	3.5 (463)
46	Best Western Of Alexandria Inn & Suites & Conference Center	Alexandria	2,200 sq ft	500	16	187	3.6 (895)
47	Loews New Orleans Hotel	New Orleans	2,131 sq ft	400	16	285	4.5 (2,097)
48	Staybridge Suites Covington	Covington	2,250 sq ft	200	5	100	3.4 (12)
49	Hilton New Orleans/St. Charles Avenue	New Orleans	2,200 sq ft	225	7	252	4.3 (1,002)
50	Holiday Inn Hammond by IHG	Hammond	2,187 sq ft	200	5	97	4.4 (656)

Frequently asked questions

How does Engine help with both guest rooms and event space for a wedding in Louisiana?

Engine lets you search, compare, and book guest rooms at hotels across Louisiana. For the reception or ceremony space itself, Engine Spaces is a free marketplace of hotel meeting and event spaces where you can browse and book the hotel's ballrooms and event areas, or you can arrange that space with the hotel directly. If you need a block of 9 or more guest rooms for out-of-town guests, Engine Groups handles the booking; for 8 or fewer, you book self-serve.

What should I look for in a hotel for my wedding reception and guest accommodations?

Look for hotels with ballroom and banquet space that fits your guest count, plus enough guest rooms for your out-of-town visitors to stay on-site. Many properties offer getting-ready suites and other amenities, though those vary by hotel. The hotels on this list range from properties like the New Orleans Marriott, with about 27,000 square feet of reception space and 1333 guest rooms, to the Crowne Plaza Executive Center Baton Rouge, with about 15,000 square feet of event space and 294 guest rooms.

How far in advance should I book a hotel room block for my wedding?

Many couples reserve their room block nine to twelve months before the wedding date, especially for popular destinations and peak seasons. Booking early gives your guests the best selection and helps you secure pre-negotiated rates. If your wedding falls during a busy event weekend or festival, consider booking even earlier.

How do I book a block of guest rooms for out-of-town wedding guests?

If you need 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the booking for you. For 8 rooms or fewer, you can book self-serve through Engine. Either way, Engine offers consolidated invoicing, multiple payment options, and no membership fee, so your guests or your family can manage payments in a way that works for everyone.

What should I compare when choosing wedding hotels in Louisiana for my guests?

Compare the hotel's location relative to your ceremony and reception venues, the number of guest rooms available, and the nightly rate. If you're considering properties in different cities, say, New Orleans versus Baton Rouge, also think about travel time for your guests and whether the hotel offers shuttle service or easy access to the airport. Engine lets you search and compare these details across a large hotel network, so you can find the right fit for your big day.

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