SeaShark Posted March 6, 2011 #1 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Hopefully, some of the locals can help out. I am sailing next month on the Norwegian Spirit, which leaves from the Erato Street Cruise Terminal. I already have a room booked at the Marriott Convention Center the night before. I understand that the hotel is within "walking distance" of the cruise terminal. However, I've looked at a map, and while it does seem walkable, I'm not so sure it is walkable with luggage! It is also difficult to tell if there is a way thru the Convention Center or if you would have to walk all the way around the building....and if you walk around do you go around the bridge end of the building or the Julia Street end of the building? Or is it just better to get a taxi? (After all, it can't cost that much being that it is so close!) I would appreciate any advice or insight from anyone familiar with the area or from those who may have stayed at this hotel previously. Any and all opinions are welcome. Also....wouldn't object to any info that might direct me to a store close by where I could pick up a case of soda. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsu2fan Posted March 7, 2011 #2 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Hopefully, some of the locals can help out. I am sailing next month on the Norwegian Spirit, which leaves from the Erato Street Cruise Terminal. I already have a room booked at the Marriott Convention Center the night before. I understand that the hotel is within "walking distance" of the cruise terminal. However, I've looked at a map, and while it does seem walkable, I'm not so sure it is walkable with luggage! It is also difficult to tell if there is a way thru the Convention Center or if you would have to walk all the way around the building....and if you walk around do you go around the bridge end of the building or the Julia Street end of the building? Or is it just better to get a taxi? (After all, it can't cost that much being that it is so close!) I would appreciate any advice or insight from anyone familiar with the area or from those who may have stayed at this hotel previously. Any and all opinions are welcome. Also....wouldn't object to any info that might direct me to a store close by where I could pick up a case of soda. Thanks in advance! Hi SeaShark, There's a CVS Pharmacy at 800 Canal St. which is 3 blocks away from your hotel. It looks like you've done your homework as to walk to the port from the Marriott or cabbing it. Although the port is within walking distance (about 2 miles) it is a better option to take a taxi to the port. Hope this helps, Jorge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaShark Posted March 7, 2011 Author #3 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Hi SeaShark, There's a CVS Pharmacy at 800 Canal St. which is 3 blocks away from your hotel. It looks like you've done your homework as to walk to the port from the Marriott or cabbing it. Although the port is within walking distance (about 2 miles) it is a better option to take a taxi to the port. Hope this helps, Jorge Thank you very much, but I think you might be thinking of a different Marriott hotel. The one I am staying at is on Convention Center Blvd between Julia St and St Joseph St. literally right across the street from the Convention Center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddraz Posted March 7, 2011 #4 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I'd ask the hotel if they have a free shuttle. Hampton is really close and they shuttle both directions for free for guests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaShark Posted March 8, 2011 Author #5 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I'd ask the hotel if they have a free shuttle. Hampton is really close and they shuttle both directions for free for guests. Great idea...Thanks Todd. Free shuttle service is a really great amenity to get at a hotel. I did check with Marriott...they don't have any sort of shuttle service available at this particular location, so I'm back to square one on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryinal Posted March 8, 2011 #6 Share Posted March 8, 2011 You can go to the 2nd floor river front mall to get to the ship. I have done it 3 times and I'm in my late 50's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvsullivan Posted March 9, 2011 #7 Share Posted March 9, 2011 We just did Spirit and stayed at the Marriott convention center. Do not try to walk over with luggage. Take a cab for about 5-8 bucks. On the same corner as the Marriott is a convenience store. Not open early on Sunday morning, so I would buy on Sat night/evening. Your about a five minute walk from Harrahs casino and Bourbon St. Not a bad location.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaShark Posted March 9, 2011 Author #8 Share Posted March 9, 2011 We just did Spirit and stayed at the Marriott convention center. Do not try to walk over with luggage. Take a cab for about 5-8 bucks. On the same corner as the Marriott is a convenience store. Not open early on Sunday morning, so I would buy on Sat night/evening. Your about a five minute walk from Harrahs casino and Bourbon St. Not a bad location.:D THANK YOU!!! That is excellent info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcet Posted May 7, 2012 #9 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Hi SeaShark, I'm cruising out of this terminal and staying at the same hotel...was wondering what you found was the best way to get to the terminal? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare AtSeaWithChris Posted May 8, 2012 #10 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Hi SeaShark, I'm cruising out of this terminal and staying at the same hotel...was wondering what you found was the best way to get to the terminal? Thanks! I am considering this hotel as well. Would love more info on walking to port with our luggage or getting a taxi. We can manage a few blocks but don't want to wear ourselves out trying to save a buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaShark Posted May 8, 2012 Author #11 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Hi SeaShark, I'm cruising out of this terminal and staying at the same hotel...was wondering what you found was the best way to get to the terminal? Thanks! I am considering this hotel as well. Would love more info on walking to port with our luggage or getting a taxi. We can manage a few blocks but don't want to wear ourselves out trying to save a buck. Great hotel and location...no complaints what-so-ever. You will want to take a taxi to the port. Can't remember the cost offhand, but it was cheap. You won't want to walk because you have to go all the way around the convention center building....much easier to grab a taxi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare AtSeaWithChris Posted May 8, 2012 #12 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Great hotel and location...no complaints what-so-ever. You will want to take a taxi to the port. Can't remember the cost offhand, but it was cheap. You won't want to walk because you have to go all the way around the convention center building....much easier to grab a taxi. Thanks, I made my reservation tonight. There is the Riverfront Trolley line at the convention center that will take us to the French Market / Quarter etc and the taxi is 8-10 bucks to the port. Can we say Cafe Du Monde Sunday morning? Mmm Mmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted May 10, 2012 #13 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Taxi is $10 for 1 person, $7pp for 2 or more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stitchman Posted September 17, 2018 #15 Share Posted September 17, 2018 It's lovely when nice people just give you nice answers instead of "matter of fact" sarcasm isn't it [emoji3] Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Visigoth Posted September 19, 2018 #16 Share Posted September 19, 2018 It's lovely when nice people just give you nice answers instead of "matter of fact" sarcasm isn't it [emoji3]Sent from my iPad using Forums No sarcasm intended but do you realize you are posting on a thread that is 6 years old? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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