Hotel room dilemma in New Orleans
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Anonymous
| Going to New Orleans for a wedding this weekend. We booked at one of the hotel blocks (there were 3 and none were fantastic) where my in-laws are staying. I'm a germa-phobe and hate staying in hotel rooms and am having some serious anxiety about where we booked. Plus it's our first weekend child-free (ever) and I just can't see spending $150 on a crappy hotel room. Should I abandon the in-laws, cancel our room reservation, and find a four-star hotel on Priceline that might be a few blocks away and maybe $30-50 more per night? If so, which one? I'm seeing good last minute deals on Priceline (not through the bidding option) at the Hotel Monteleone, the Lowes, the Intercontinental and the Hyatt Regency. All are on or around Poydras Street. My in-laws are staying a few blocks away on Magazine St. I've never been to New Orleans so have no idea what to do! |
Anonymous
| What is the name of the hotel where you are booked? |
Anonymous
Oops, I forgot that, didn't I! Country Inn and Suites...never stayed at one. The reviews aren't that bad for the New Orleans location, but I'm well aware that it's a value type hotel. You never know what you are going to get...we've stayed in some pretty crappy hotels when we've left the decision up to my in-laws. And just to be clear, we each have our own rooms. |
ThatSmileyFaceGuy
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| and where are the hotels in relation to the festivities? If I remember correctly, both Magazine and Poydras are one way streets in opposite directions (Magazine going towards Canal St. and Poydras going away.) |
Anonymous
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The Intercontinental is very nice--everything you expect in a top-level hotel.
I made the mistake last time of staying in a "boutique" hotel down the street. It was nice, historic, and charming, but the air conditioning really was not up to New Orleans heat (in April). The first thing I had to do was walk to Foot Locker to buys shorts and t-shirts--I hadn't packed them but it was all I could wear while I was in the hotel. |
Anonymous
I believe everything is right on Magazine. |
Anonymous
| The Monteleone is nice. I generally stay at the Roosevelt or the Ritz - you can get really good deals on both if you look out for them and want something really nice. |
Anonymous
| While I understand the desire to be near the in-laws, personally, I would upgrade. I'm especially fond of the Monteleone. |
Anonymous
| Your feedback is helpful so far! My husband says this is all on me. I'm considering doing the Priceline bidding option to get an even better deal on a 4-star. Any tips? Or should I just pick something and not take the gamble of bidding? |
Anonymous
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All those that you named are nice hotels. Montleone is closer to quarter. Lowes and Intercontinental are in the the CBD.
I've never stayed at that Country Inn and Suites, but I think it's in the warehouse district. I bet it's fine, but the ones you named are more customary hotels and are a little closer to the action. |
ThatSmileyFaceGuy
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| Then yes the Monteleone, or maybe the Windsor Court. |
Anonymous
| If I were going away without kids I wouldn't risk it -- I'd just pick a great hotel even if I didn't get a deal. The Ritz is lovely and centrally located. Have fun! |
Anonymous
See below for the list of 4 hotels that are part of priceline www.betterbidding.com New Orleans (French Quarter) 4* Hyatt French Quarter Chateau Bourbon a Wyndham Hotel 4* Marriott (prevously 3*) 4* Omni Royal Orleans Hotel 4* Royal Sonesta 4* The Saint Hotel Autograph Collection 4* Westin Canal Place (previously 3.5*) I saw that for $60, someone got the Marriott on the forum. |
Anonymous
| If this is a true and rare weekend away, my god, choose a nicer hotel!!! |
Anonymous
| OP again -- I am apparently an idiot. Our room reservation had to be cancelled yesterday...Guess we are out of luck! |