Pre cruise hotel in NOLA

[Rockjock64]

DW and i are going out of NOLA in June.

Anybody suggest a descent affordable hotel for preceuise???

[Sparky2]

DW and i are going out of NOLA in June.

Anybody suggest a descent affordable hotel for preceuise???

 

Check out the North American Homeports pages on CC. Scroll down on the 1st page to find it.

 

This post will probably be moved there.

Edited January 1, 2016 by Sparky2

[LaCal]

We stayed at Harrahs which was a great hotel plus u can gamble. And they comped us Pre n Post cruise nights and it's close to everything

[chocolate melting cake]

I agree with the choice of Harrah's---it's just about the same price as other hotels, and (if in good health) you can roll your luggage to the ship.

[Rockjock64]

Anybody off hand know the nightly rate?

I will research the hotels, just looking for a number.

[cbCRR]

I booked Red Roof at the airport. $72 per night. Only there for the night, so nothing fancy and don't want to spend extra on parking (many hotels in NOLA have pay parking). Check the Home Ports board. This will probably be moved there anyway.

[Rockjock64]

Thanks, thinking of laquinta near tge port as we r driving down

[bjd2]

Whatever you do, don't do a Priceline bid for a 3* in the French Quarter. We spent 2 nights at Chateau Dupre and I still have nightmares. Will never trust a 3* again because of it.

[Rockjock64]

Thanks for the advice...

[MarcelLucSell]

We did TownePlace Suites pre-cruise and HyattPlace post-cruise. Both near the port, and walkable to French Quarter. There is a Super WalMart near to get cruise supplies and wine.

[AprilJ]

We are staying 6/4 & 6/5 at the Hilton Riverside....4* in Warehouse district on Hotwire for $91 a night.

[Rockjock64]

Very nice!

So much to find out, never been to NOLA begore

[MarcelLucSell]

We had never been before and gave ourselves 4 nights pre, and one night post, just to get a taste of N.O.

 

Now we can't wait to go back.

[AprilJ]

It's a great city with a lot of history and the best food! First time I went (girls trip) it was Halloween and a home game for the Saints - crazy fun!!!

[hlb76]

Just booked the Hyatt rengency for $74 a night via LMT CLUB

[PenguinLife]

Check for special prices online with Hilton, Double Tree, etc. for the dates in question, just about all of the major name brand downtown hotels near Harrah's casino are good, just their usual price is around $200 per night. Last year I managed to get a deal at the Double Tree across from Harah's casino (Hilton property, nice, but not much on extra amenities, dining, etc) for $88 per night.

[afkpar]

We stayed at the Bourbon Orleans Dec 2013. Nice central location in the French Quarter. Everything was walkable :)

[CruisinCanuck63]

Drury Inn - can't beat the perks at this chain. Breakfast, quasi-dinner (bar food), 3 drinks at happy hour, free long distance and wifi all included. Plus this particular location is in a stunning building.

[hlb76]

Drury Inn - can't beat the perks at this chain. Breakfast, quasi-dinner (bar food), 3 drinks at happy hour, free long distance and wifi all included. Plus this particular location is in a stunning building.

 

We love the Drury it's our go to each time in town. I love the perks they give you. I don't love the prices keep going up. 5 years ago we paid less than $100 now it's close to $200 per night. Everything goes up and up these days :(

[Amatuer_Travel_Agent]

I would recommend the Drury Inn on Poydras. Located close to the port and bourbon street, free happy hour, light dinner, snacks, free soda, free breakfast and 3 blocks away from a great liquor store and grocery.

[marshhawk]

We have stayed pre cruise two years ago, and post cruise last week at the Staybridge Suites in the business district, one block from Harrahs, two blocks from the trolley, free breakfast, and happy hour m-w. Easy walking distance to the French quarter, and right across the street from Mothers. Oh, and free washers and dryers which comes in very handy, pre and post cruise.