The New Orleans City Council vote on the Omni hotel on June 24, 2026 was unanimous. Reports say the council approved the zoning change that moves the project forward, with the council later still needing to approve a final ordinance before construction can begin.

What happened

  • The vote advanced the proposed 1,000-room, 27-story Omni hotel in the Warehouse District.
  • The action was tied to rezoning and a PILOT/tax-incentive agreement.
  • Local coverage described the move as clearing an important hurdle, but not the very last step.

Quick context

The project is planned as a major convention-center headquarters hotel, and public reaction at the meeting was heated before the council’s unanimous approval. Coverage also noted the project’s estimated cost at about $600 million.

TL;DR

It was a unanimous yes on June 24, 2026, for the zoning move that advanced the Omni hotel project.