Conference Policies

SMOKING

Sleeping Rooms:  The Astor hotel has a limited number of smoking rooms available.  Individuals found smoking in sleeping rooms designated non-smoking may be assessed with a charge for deep cleaning the room.

Meeting space:  Smoking is NOT PERMITTED in any public space within the Astor Crowne Plaza, including the lobby bar and all restrooms.  Smoking IS allowed on the balconies looking over the French quarter but please note that due to fire code chairs can not be placed on the balconies.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA

With apologies to our attendees authorized to use medical marijuana in their home state, please note that use is NOT LEGAL in Louisiana. We are sorry that our facility selection does not support medical marijuana and hope you understand why it was important for us to have a presence in the gulf area.

SUBSTANCE USE

We recognize that everyone at the conference is working to change drug-related laws and might have differing philosophies regarding drug use than the current administration.  However, please remember that drug use is illegal and we must respect the laws of the community we are in. The French quarter has a liberal open container law regarding alcoholic beverages, allowing patrons to drink openly on the streets. The New Orleans Police Department maintains a strong presence in the French Quarter to ensure the safety of visitors.

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