where to eat and stay in New Orleans

[Megalon]

I've never stayed for a cruise, but I vacation regularly for long weekends in New Orleans and always use Hotwire. I book hotels in the "Downtown" area or on Canal St. south of Bourbon and have always done well. If you stay in that area, it is a short walk to the Quarter and the waterfront/casino area and is a short cab ride to the pier. As said before, if the line is long at Acme, hop across the street to Felix's. People seem to crave the barbecued oysters at Dragos'/Riverside Hilton. I've never had them, but the reviews for them are incredible. Pricey, though. A drink at Pat O'Brien's is worth it, also.

 

Which nights in March? With as many Hotwire users as are responding to your thread, someone could probably figure out which exact hotels are available for the price. Betterbidding.com is the best source for doing that.

[saltandpepper02476]

How far is the JW Marriott from the cruise pier? We are sailing on 12/24 on the Voyager. Thanks for any info.

[Megalon]

It's a little over a mile.

[saltandpepper02476]

Megalon, thanks for the info on the distance from the JW to the pier.

[Megalon]

You're welcome. I've walked over from the Marriott (basically across Canal Street from the JW) to the edge of Riverwalk to look at Triumph when it was loading on a Saturday. New Orleans is great, but I was still jealous of those about to depart!

[Lynda59]

The Men's Final Four is the last week of March: 3/31 - 4/2/12. Rates will be much higher than usual with usually a 2 or 3 night minimum.

[SpoonerCruizer]

Many of the hotels are sold out, and if they aren't the rates are very high. Have heard there are 2 major events going on during that weekend. Good luck. We booked the Pelham which is close to the cruise terminal and FQ

[sj25]

How did you get that $60 rate for the Renaissance in January? The posted rate is $159. What's your secret.?

We are arriving January 19 for two nights in new Orleans before cruising January 21.

 

We are doing the same cruise, we got our room at the

 

Hilton New Orleans Riverside

 

2 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA, 70130 United States 866-539-0036

 

We used lastminutetravel.com and got it for $63 plus tax and the going rates at hilton are $214

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1286346

also come and join our thread for this cruise

[groom66]

we have been satisfied with the Prince Conti Hotel in the FQ.

 

If you are there Mon - Fri, consider making reservations for lunch at Commander's Palace (martinis for 75 cents, with an entree.) A wonderful place to experience gourmet Creole food!

[marci4tony]

We are staying at OMNI ROYAL CRESCENT (60 priceline) for the night after; 2 nights at the BALCONY HOUSE before - I will post a very detailed review about everything when I get back.

 

5 - 5 - 5 - 5 - 5 - 5 DAYS!!!!!!!!!:D (norwegian Spirit)

[crbonfiber]

How did you get that $60 rate for the Renaissance in January? The posted rate is $159. What's your secret.?

We are arriving January 19 for two nights in new Orleans before cruising January 21.

 

I got it for $60 bid on priceline for jan 6th before my cruise on Voyager