arkjeweler Posted March 14, 2015 #1 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Any suggestions about a hotel in one of the suburbs? We're driving our car so we can stay on the outskirts and drive into the cruise parking areas day of cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonarino Posted March 15, 2015 #2 Share Posted March 15, 2015 (edited) I've stayed at the La Quinta in Slidell a couple of times and it was pretty good for the price. BUT, I haven't stayed there since it was flooded (a foot deep and more) back during Katrina. (Edit: But most of that area was, so I probably didn't even need to mention that.) Right now I'm looking at the Wingate in Slidell. http://www.wingatehotels.com/hotels/louisiana/slidell/wingate-by-wyndham-slidell-new-orleans-east-area/hotel-overview?hotel_id=45783&cid=whg_win_ta_bizlist_propsite&wid=ps:addppc_bl&tel=18003370070®=appc-_-TABZLPP-_-45783-_-winsct Thing is, there aren't all that many vacancies for the night we need. Late April, still 6 weeks away, it surprises me a bit. Overall, I like the Slidell area for accommodations. It's outside the city, generally cleaner, but most hotels are right off I-10 and an easy hop into town. But we're coming from the east, so maybe that's why I know that area so well. Edited March 15, 2015 by Moonarino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YubaSutter Posted March 15, 2015 #3 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Thing is, there aren't all that many vacancies for the night we need. Late April, still 6 weeks away, it surprises me a bit. April 24- May 3 is the Jazzfest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonarino Posted March 16, 2015 #4 Share Posted March 16, 2015 April 24- May 3 is the Jazzfest. I figured something like that, knowing how New Orleans loves to party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolatravelgirl Posted March 16, 2015 #5 Share Posted March 16, 2015 What suburb to recommend depends on which side of town you will be approaching. For example if you are coming from Mississippi, Alabama, etc then Slidell is a good suggestion. However if you are driving in from Texas or Northern Louisiana then I would recommend LaPlace, Kenner or Metairie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooncamp Posted March 17, 2015 #6 Share Posted March 17, 2015 There are some new hotels in the Covington area around pinnacle parkway. It's about a 50 minute ride crossing over lake ponchartrain to the port. There's a la Quinta and a new holiday inn express in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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