The cancellation policy will only be waived if a tropical storm or hurricane watch is announced for Orleans Parish. The hotel will remain open unless local authorities order a mandatory evacuation. If a mandatory evacuation is issued, all guests and employees must evacuate. There are no exceptions to this policy. Should a major weather event result in a state or federal declaration of emergency, the hotel reserves the right to cancel any reservations over the prescribed period without penalty to guests and without reaccommodation.