Accommodations for Plain Talk
Plain Talk About Literacy and Learning®
January 31st – February 2nd, 2024
All Institute sessions will be held at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.

It’s all about location in New Orleans and the Hilton New Orleans Riverside places you at the center of it all. Nestled against the banks of the Mississippi, guests can watch the ships come sailing in or dive into the city life just steps away. Grab a beignet, listen to live jazz, ride a streetcar, or hop into a parade, you never know what you’ll experience in the vibrant culture and excitement of New Orleans just outside our front door.
Hilton New Orleans Riverside Room Block is SOLD OUT
2 Poydras St. New Orleans, LA 70130
We have secured additional rooms at properties within walking distance of the Hilton.
Le Meridien New Orleans
333 Poydras St New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 525-9444 or (888) 236-2427. (Group name: The Center for Literacy & Learning)
- Located 1 block from the Hilton New Orleans Riverside
- $224 per night plus tax and fees. Taxes and fees are currently 16.2% and $3.00 occupancy fee per night for single/double occupancy.
- Click HERE to reserve or copy and paste this link in your browser: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1674751421058&key=GRP&app=resvlink
- The room block is available through Friday, January 5, 2024.
- Complimentary basic WiFi in guest rooms.
- Please contact the hotel directly for parking information
Kimpton Hotel Fontenot New Orleans
501 Tchoupitoulas St. New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 571-1818 or (800) 368-2544
- 5-minute walk to the Hilton New Orleans Riverside
- $224 per night plus tax and fees. Taxes and fees are currently 16.2% and $3.00 occupancy fee per night for single/double occupancy.
- Click HERE to reserve or copy and paste this link in your browser: https://www.ihg.com/kimptonhotels/hotels/us/en/find-hotels/select-roomrate?fromRedirect=true&qSrt=sBR&qIta=99801505&icdv=99801505&qSlH=MSYPS&qCiD=30&qCiMy=002024&qCoD=02&qCoMy=012024&qGrpCd=CLL&qAAR=6CBARC&qRtP=6CBARC&setPMCookies=true&qSHBrC=KI&qDest=501%20Tchoupitoulas%20St.,%20New%20Orleans,%20LA,%20US&srb_u=1
- The room block is available through Friday, January 5, 2024.
- Complimentary basic WiFi in guest rooms.
- Please contact the hotel directly for parking information