New Orleans-Park and Cruise

[bookworm82]

We are leaving out of New Orleans on a cruise in December. It's been several years since I have been in New Orleans (2 weeks before Hurricane Katrina) and I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good, clean hotel that has free parking and a shuttle to and from the port? Last time we were here we stayed across the street from the convention center but I can't remember what the name of the hotel was. I would appreciate any help.

 

Thanks!

[mmhomer]

We stayed at the Residence Inn when we went in 2009. I know then they let us park for free.

 

Michelle

[rvsullivan]

When in December? There are some real issue of availability for a while. Across the street from the convention center is a Marriott and Harrah's casino.

[bookworm82]

We are leaving on Dec 15 and alot of the places that I checked were already booked. I went ahead and booked the Quality Inn and suites in Gretna. The reviews were a little mixed but hopefully it will be ok. Thanks for your help.

[kiwi121210]

what is going on in NOLA Dec. 8th?? there is very little or nothing available!!! HELP!

[rvsullivan]

what is going on in NOLA Dec. 8th?? there is very little or nothing available!!! HELP!

 

We've been trying to book that week for almost a year and have now decided to stay 50 or so miles out. For the first time ever we cannot get a room.

There is a huge medical convention that has booked everything in town. There are a few $500 and up rooms, but that's it. Also a NO Saints home game.

Better look for something out of town or be prepared to spend a lot.

We are Platinum with a couple of the major hotels and even that can't get us a room.

[trvlgirlmq]

We are arriving on a Sunday as well and looks to be a home football game so we are staying in Slidell. It's only a 30 minute drive in on the day of departure so not too bad. We are choosing to pay a bit extra to park at the port garage as well.