Meetings, events and corporate bookings at The Barnett
The Barnett offers over 16,000 sq ft of flexible event space across multiple indoor and outdoor venues — anchored by the 4,000 sq ft Barnett Hall (up to 500 guests) — plus on-site catering from five food-and-drink outlets, private dining rooms, and 234 guest rooms for blocks. BookResorts agents are available 24/7 at +1 (888) 605-1350 to help with corporate or meeting bookings.
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Meeting spaces at a glance
The Barnett provides more than 16,000 square feet of event space spread across multiple rooms and outdoor courtyards, suitable for conferences, receptions, product launches and corporate functions.
Key indoor venues include Barnett Hall (the largest ballroom), the Barnett Dining Room (private dining/meeting room with fireplace) and several flexible rooms such as the Barnett Green Room and Barnett Music Room. Outdoor courtyard areas on the 1st and 2nd floors can be paired with indoor spaces for receptions.
- Barnett Hall — largest ballroom, divisible, capacity up to 500 guests.
- Barnett Dining Room — private dining/meeting room with fireplace; capacity ~40 guests.
- Barnett Green Room & Barnett Music Room — roughly 960 sq ft each; adaptable for breakout sessions or backstage/dressing use.
- First- and second-floor courtyards — outdoor options for cocktail hours and receptions.
Capacities, layout options and a quick reference table
Spaces can be configured classroom-, theater-, banquet-, or boardroom-style. Barnett Hall is divisible into Hall A and Hall B for smaller groups or concurrent sessions.
Capacities listed by the hotel and third-party sources vary for some outdoor areas; use the table below as a planning starting point and confirm final capacities with the events team for your specific setup.
| Venue | Approx. Square Feet | Stated Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Barnett Hall | 4,000 sq ft | Up to 500 |
| Barnett Dining Room | 690 sq ft | Up to 40 |
| Barnett Green Room / Music Room | 960 sq ft | Up to 100 |
| Second-Floor Courtyard | Outdoor (varies) | Up to 100 (hotel figure) |
Catering, F&B and private dining
The Barnett has five on-site dining and drinking venues that support events: Seaworthy (seafood in a historic Creole cottage), Brutto Americano (signature restaurant), All Good New Orleans (all-day cafe), The Lobby Bar, and the rooftop High Five bar/pool area.
Private dining options include the Seaworthy Private Dining Room (capacity 18). For larger receptions or plated dinners, hotel catering teams work with the on-site restaurants to create menus; confirm menu options, dietary needs and service style directly with events/catering.
- Seaworthy — seafood-focused, private dining room seats 18; dinner service and a daily 4–6 PM happy hour.
- Brutto Americano — brunch and dinner service; reservations available.
- All Good New Orleans — breakfast and lunch service; useful for coffee breaks and boxed lunches.
- High Five (Rooftop) — seasonal/annual pool bar service, private cabanas and small-plate options for receptions.
Tech, AV and event services
The hotel provides complimentary Wi‑Fi throughout meetings and guest areas. For larger events, ask the events team about in-room AV packages, dedicated wired internet, staging, lighting, and on-site sound — Barnett Hall and the Music Room are equipped to support live performances.
If you require specialized production (broadcasting, multi-room simultaneous translation, or large-scale staging), plan early and request quotes and floor plans from the hotel's events or sales manager; some third-party production partners may be required for extensive setups.
- Complimentary Wi‑Fi across the property (public areas and guest rooms).
- In-house support for standard AV needs; confirm details and pricing with events contact.
- Good Measure music programming suggests on-site sound and performance capability for music events.
Guest rooms, room blocks and on-site amenities
The Barnett has 234 guest rooms and suites. Room types available include: Suite, 1 Bedroom, Patio; Room, Patio; Room, Corner; Room, 2 Double Beds; Room, 1 King Bed; Room, 2 Queen Beds; Deluxe Room; Room, Patio (Shared); and Suite (1 Bedroom). Use these exact room names when requesting blocks.
On-site amenities useful to meeting attendees include a heated rooftop pool and High Five bar, a 24-hour fitness center with Peloton bikes, valet parking (fee) and complimentary Wi‑Fi.
- 234 total guest rooms and suites — useful inventory for room blocks.
- Rooftop pool (High Five) open daily; pool-bar service and private cabanas may be available for events.
- Fitness Center open 24 hours with Peloton bikes and strength equipment.
Logistics, policies and location
Address: 600 Carondelet Street, New Orleans, LA 70130. BookResorts agents can be reached 24/7 at +1 (888) 605-1350 for booking assistance and questions.
Practical items to note: valet-only parking is documented at a secured fee of USD 50 per day (including in/out privileges); the main guest checking in must be at least 21 years old; check-in begins at 3:00 PM and standard check-out is 11:00 AM (some sources list noon).
- Location: Warehouse Arts District — about a 15-minute walk to the French Quarter and minutes from the National WWII Museum and Lafayette Square.
- Valet parking only; destination fees apply separately (varied reporting on amount). Confirm current rates with the hotel.
- No on-site named spa could be verified in sources; nearby spa services are referenced by aggregators.
Planning tips for meeting planners
Reserve event space and guest-room blocks early, especially for spring and fall event dates when New Orleans sees higher demand. Ask the events team for a current floor plan, minimums, and a sample function sheet.
Confirm service hours for food-and-beverage (Seaworthy, Brutto Americano, All Good New Orleans, The Lobby Bar and High Five have published hours that may affect catering timing), and check rooftop pool hours if you plan an outdoor reception.
- Pool/High Five hours and pool-bar service vary by season; verify current times for event days.
- Pet policy: dogs allowed (up to 2 per room, 50 lbs each) with fees that vary by booking channel — service animals exempt.
- Fees to confirm in advance: valet parking fee, destination/resort fee, rollaway bed ($25/night documented on some channels), and early check-in fee (USD 75 subject to availability per some sources).
