New Orleans Wine & Food Experience

Several of New Orleans top hotels are now offering hotel packages to the 2012 New Orleans Wine & Food Experience (NOWFE). The five-day annual event often sells out many of its wine and food seminars and events, but with early planning oenophiles can get the best deals. Several hotels are offering one and two night packages for guests who book their trip now. "These hotel packages are a great opportunity to see New Orleans in a way that fits your style, your taste, and your budget," states Jamie Peckenpaugh, NOWFE Executive Director. Many hotel packages include accommodations for two, tickets to the Grand Tasting, and other special amenities.

Packages vary by hotel property and include:

New Orleans Marriott at the Convention Center
(Headquarter Hotel):
$269/night, plus taxes (no minimum night stay requirements)
• Two tickets to the Grand Tasting (Friday or Saturday)

The Hotel Monteleone (Host Hotel):
$595/two-night double occupancy package, taxes included
• Welcome cocktail in the historic Carousel Bar for two
• Two tickets to the Royal Street Stroll
• Two tickets to the Grand Tasting (Friday or Saturday)
$430/two-night single occupancy package, taxes included
• Welcome cocktail in the historic Carousel Bar for one
• One ticket to the Royal Street Stroll
• One ticket to the Grand Tasting (Friday or Saturday)

JW Marriott New Orleans:
$234/night, plus taxes (two-night minimum required)
• Two tickets to the Grand Tasting (Friday or Saturday)
• Daily breakfast buffet for two in the hotel restaurant

Royal Sonesta Hotel:
$159/night, plus taxes (Sunday – Thursday); $229/night, plus taxes (Friday & Saturday); single or double occupancy; additional adult $40 (travel dates May 22 – 27, 2012)
• Welcome amenity of select wine and gourmet cheese tray

Hilton New Orleans Riverside:
$259/night, plus taxes
• Two tickets to the Grand Tasting (Friday or Saturday)
• Discounted self-parking

Astor Crowne Plaza French Quarter:
$279/one-night double occupancy package, plus taxes (additional nights $149/night)
• Two tickets to the Grand Tasting (Friday or Saturday)

Hotel package reservations may be made at www.nowfe.com/travel/packages. Additional nights may be reserved based on availability, and prices are set at the discretion of the individual hotel. For more about the packages, individual NOWFE event tickets, and complete information about New Orleans Wine & Food Experience visit wwwnowfe.com.