New Orleans questions

[jimd909]

How are Marriott on Canal Street and JW Marriott (also on Canal) as post cruise hotels. I'm planning on staying at one or the other for two nights.

[kvosu1]

What about the Sheraton on Canal? I've heard both good and bad about it, but most of the bad seemed to be during the construction.

[WI698]

I hear crawfish are in season in March. We have never had them. Any recommendations?

[WhoDat2009]

I hear crawfish are in season in March. We have never had them. Any recommendations?

 

Yes, they'll be just starting to come into season.

 

You'll find them everywhere, in everything from gas stations to large grocery stores. Wander down the street until you see a sign "boiled crawfish" :) The "recipes" vary wildly, so give it at least a second chance if you find something you don't like.

 

Don't be a wuss, buy 5 lb sack, and grab a loaf of bread and some beer if you're not used to heat. Also grab a loaf of bread and some beer even if you are

[WI698]

Yes, they'll be just starting to come into season.

 

You'll find them everywhere, in everything from gas stations to large grocery stores. Wander down the street until you see a sign "boiled crawfish" :) The "recipes" vary wildly, so give it at least a second chance if you find something you don't like.

 

Don't be a wuss, buy 5 lb sack, and grab a loaf of bread and some beer if you're not used to heat. Also grab a loaf of bread and some beer even if you are

 

Thanks! No wusses here, bring on the heat!

[Human Speedbump]

How are Marriott on Canal Street and JW Marriott (also on Canal) as post cruise hotels. I'm planning on staying at one or the other for two nights.

 

 

The Marriott on Canal Street is massive. I have stayed at the JW several times and the service is great. Its smaller and easier to deal with.

[jimd909]

Thank you for the info and suggestion.

[jimd909]

One more hotel question. How is the Courtyard Marriott - Iberville Suites? I stayed there many years ago when it was Iberville Suites. I see it's now owned by Marriott.

[WLHyatt]

Is the Audubon institute still running the zoo cruises? I thought they sold the boat about 5 years ago.

 

Also, Deanies at Iberville and Dauphine is great, and check out Cafe Amelie near the Andrew Jackson Hotel is REALLY good for an informal lunch, it is more business casual or formal for dinner though, so be prepared.

 

For a good poboy, look for Johnny's Poboys on St. Louis near Decatur. Also check out the New Orleans school of cooking while there if you are interested in learning about the cuisine of the city.

 

(I don't live there now, but have in the past, and consider that home)

[blackcows]

Glad to find this thread, leaving for New Orleans in a few weeks for a cruise. We have family south on NO so have taken many trips there but never had a need to stay in town so this will be the first time. We have a room booked at the Hilton Riverside and I was thinking this would be a very easy walk to the terminal. Is this correct?

[CruisinChris412]

I enjoyed my stay at the Sheraton on Canal St. Its a minutes walk from all the French Quarter has to offer.

 

I would discourage getting a muffuletta if there is a line. Highly overrated and the line moved very very slow. If you're going to wait in line, wait to get into an actual restaurant.

 

I dream of being able to go to New Orleans again. It's truly one of America's premier cultural cities.

[cantwait4cruise]

Human speedbump, you seem very knowledgable with all things in New orleans, could you please email your email so that i can private message you specific questions. My email is alilcntry at hotmail dot com thanks

[Host Kat]

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[cantwait4cruise]

and didnt want to interrupt this post by asking about all things new orleans being wheelchaif friendly

[Host Kat]

and didnt want to interrupt this post by asking about all things new orleans being wheelchaif friendly

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[cantwait4cruise]

I will try that, sorry for my mistakes,

[Host Kat]

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