NEW ORLEANS, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Savor the taste of New Orleans when you attend the 20th Annual New Orleans Food and Wine Experience and stay at JW Marriott New Orleans luxury hotel. Starting on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, and lasting until Saturday, May 26, 2012, New Orleans will turn into a festival of good food, good music and good times with all proceeds benefitting area charities.

Stay just minutes away from all of the action when you stay at JW Marriott New Orleans and book the Wine and Food Experience Package - JW Marriott New Orleans Package. Take advantage of exclusive offers and promotions including:

• Great rates on deluxe French Quarter accommodations
• Two VIP passes to either the Friday or Saturday Grand Tasting
• Breakfast buffet daily for two in the hotel restaurant

Be sure promotional code HO9 appears in the Corporate/Promotional code box when making your online reservation for this New Orleans hotel package, or call 1-800-228-9290 in the U.S. and ask for promotional code HO9.

Throughout the past 20 years, the New Orleans Food and Wine Experience has raised more than a million dollars for non-profit organizations. This year, in an effort to fight hunger and support culinary education, the 2012 beneficiaries will share 100 percent of the proceeds among Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana, as well as other area hunger culinary organizations.

About JW Marriott New Orleans

Depart from ordinary French Quarter hotels and discover the epitome of district class and old-world charm at the JW Marriott New Orleans, a premier hotel on Canal Street centrally located in the Business District and one block from the excitement of Bourbon Street. For guests looking to explore, the Aquarium, Insectarium, Harrah's Casino and historic St. Charles Street are only minutes from this luxury hotel in New Orleans. Experience the soul of the Big Easy combined with the elegance of classic charm from the JW Marriott New Orleans, a destination hotel in the French Quarter.

For more information or to make a reservation, call 1-888-364-1200 or visit www.JWMarriottNewOrleans.com.

SOURCE JW Marriott New Orleans