This full service luxury complex is actually a ''city within itself,'' and has undergone a $40 million renovation which includes a newly-redesigned front desk area to increase efficiency and enhance service. Included in the design is a convenient and dedicated bell stand featuring an electronic express check-in area, the Business Center, which has been expanded and relocated adjacent to the front desk (complimenting our 24-hour self service business center within the meeting area), and RiverBlends, ''Proudly Serving Starbucks,'' which will be expanded to the 2nd floor lobby area in early 2007 and will feature coffee, pastries, as well as serve as the lobby gathering spot for evening cocktails. Finally, we are proud to announce the addition of a local favorite, Drago's Seafood Restaurant, home of the original charbroiled oyster - opening in the spring of 2007.

Other recent upgrades to the hotel are the remodeled ''Health Club by Hilton,'' offering six indoor tennis courts and three racquet ball and squash courts complimented by volleyball and basketball courts. The fitness area is highlighted by a full Precor cardio theater, Nautilus Nitro Plus and complimentary weight circuit, Spin and Pilate classes, ''Full Swing'' golf studio, and much more.

As a host to a majority of New Orleans' major meetings, the Hilton New Orleans Riverside has updated and redesigned the entire main building's meeting space. A classically opulent look featuring a French influence will be consistent throughout all three levels of function rooms linked by newly installed escalators. Touches include new vinyl, carpeting, lighting, sound, and accent furniture as well a newly-installed reader board system.

The Hilton New Orleans Riverside hotel will continue to feature the ability to view sporting events on 34'' plasma TV's in Kabby's Sports Edition Bar, and our guests can partake in casual dining in our full-service Le Croissant restaurant. The hotel also features two extensive gift shops, R.J. Sutton Jewelry and Antiques, and two outdoor pools.

Whether visiting Louisiana for business or pleasure, shopping and entertainment options are steps away. The Riverwalk Marketplace (140+ shops and food outlets) is at the hotel's doorstep, as are Harrah's Casino, the Aquarium of the Americas, the IMAX Theatre, the French Quarter, the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, The National D-day Museum, The Ogden Museum, the Arts District, the Louisiana Children's Museum and the Riverfront Streetcar.

For over 25 years, the Hilton New Orleans Riverside has been the premier hotel in New Orleans, LA and the hotel of choice for the discerning traveler.