Hotels near Convention Center?

[CRUZFOOLS]

Any suggestions on hotels that are on the same side of Canal as the Convention Center and fairly close to the center. Going for the jewerly show on May 17 and am having a hard time finding something at a decent price.

[nolaAlive]

Holiday Inn Convention Center, Marriott Convention Center, Hampton Inn Convention Center, Embassy Suites, Courtyard New Orleans Convention Center, Springhill Suites Convention Center, Hilton Riverside, Wyndham Riverfront, W Hotel, Harrah's Hotel, Loews Hotel....