Essence Festival Hotel Info: Enjoy 3 nights or 4 nights at Ritz Carlton on Canal Street and around the block from French Quarters. 5 Days 4 Nights: Deposit of $300 is due for Wed July 3 - Sun July 7. Balance of $925 is due at Check-in/Check-out. Reservation # will be assigned to you and sent to you via email from hotel. 4 Days 3 Nights: Deposit of $300 is due for Thur July 4 - Sun July 7. Balance of $694 is due at Check-in/Check-out. Reservation # will be assigned to you and sent to you via email from hotel. Extra night at front end or back end of trip - Tuesday July 2 or Sunday July 7 (check out on Monday July 8): Only by request.