New Orleans Night Before Cruise

[Cruise Rookie]

Can someone assist me with New Orleans the night before the cruise?

 

April 23, 2005

 

Looking for a nice hotel to stay in the night before (cost no issue).

 

Also looking to go to Bourbon Street - if its close, or some other nightlife.

 

Transportation from airport to hotel?

Hotel to Pier?

Pier To Airport?

 

ways, suggestions, methods.

 

All is appreciated!

[selucrey]

Try http://www.frenchquarterhotels.com/innonbourbon/index.htmlThe Inn on Bourbon is just that, on Bourbon. You are bound to find something to do there.:D Get a balcony room and you will remember it forever. I would take a taxi everywhere unless you have a large group.

[jckvpa0]

Check out Iberville Suites or Country Inns & Suites ( which just opened).

[halos]

......be daring and stay at a haunted Bed and Breakfast in the Garden District (gorgeous!!) called The Castle Inn

http://www.castleinnofneworleans.com

[Guest Crazeecat5]

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[CEWayfarer]

Can someone assist me with New Orleans the night before the cruise?

 

April 23, 2005

 

Looking for a nice hotel to stay in the night before (cost no issue).]

 

If cost is no issue, I'd look at the Soniat House. It's a beautiful boutique hotel in a quiet part of the Quarter.

You can walk to Bourbon Street, go nuts and then walk back to the 'sanctuary' of your hotel.

[k_lee]

Just a quick FYI....it's Jazz Fest there....we booked a hotel last weekend for April 17th...had a really difficult time finding something. Book ASAP!!! :) If cost was not an issue....I'd agree with many of the posts above and stay at a B&B!

[CEWayfarer]

Just a quick FYI....it's Jazz Fest there....we booked a hotel last weekend for April 17th...had a really difficult time finding something. Book ASAP!!! :) If cost was not an issue....I'd agree with many of the posts above and stay at a B&B!

 

It may be impossible for you to find a room for just one night. I didn't realize it was Jazzfest. Most hotels have a three to four night minimum during the Fest.

[lemongirl65]

http://www.placedarmes.com/

book a courtyard room.

 

here is why i love it:

 

close to french market (food/jewelery/clothing/new orleans souveniers

close to cafe de monde (great chickory coffee/ beignets) MUST DO!

2 blocks to Pat obrien's and their hurricane (hubby could run there/back in 5 minutes with a drink...we had many)

1/2 block to jackson square (beautiful park, artists, performance artists)

1/2 block royale st (shpos, resturants, pubs etc)

1 1/2 blocks to bourbon street

 

it's the best

[zydecocruiser]

Not cheap, but Royal Sonesta has space. If money really is no object, you could even get a balcony room overlooking Bourbon.

http://www.sonesta.com/neworleans_royal/

 

How many people?

 

Probably a taxi from the airport, maybe a limo if enough people.

http://www.flymsy.com/ground_transportation.htm

 

Taxi to ship ($7/pp)

 

Taxi back to airport

[Pianogrl]

The night before our cruise we stayed at the Maison Dupuy, 2 blocks from Bourbon St.....very nice hotel. We absolutely loved it! My daughter has stayed @ the Royal Sonesta & loved it. It's all right there in the French Quarter, walking distance, to everything. Make sure you go to the Cafe DuMonde & get beignets!!!

Also, check out: http://www.experienceneworleans.com

and http://www.neworleanscoupons.com

These 2 sites will give you great info. on hotels, restaurants, attractions, shopping, etc.

Have fun!

[Sail With Me]

Can someone assist me with New Orleans the night before the cruise?

 

April 23, 2005

 

Looking for a nice hotel to stay in the night before (cost no issue).

 

Also looking to go to Bourbon Street - if its close, or some other nightlife.

 

Transportation from airport to hotel?

Hotel to Pier?

Pier To Airport?

 

ways, suggestions, methods.

 

All is appreciated!

 

Try the Royal SOnesta in the French Quarter...about $249 per night but a great location.

[OTTER]

I've stayed at the Sheraton and Doubletree on Canal Street and both were nice places and only a few blocks to Bourbon Street. If you have a tough time finding places due to Jazz Fest, try the Days Inn on Canal. It is about 12 blocks from the Quarter and you will need to take a taxi or bus to get in to the Quarter at night, but it is another alternative if you have a hard time finding a place.

[PDubya]

I live in New Orleans. ZydecoCruiser is right on target. Good luck and have fun.