winston71 Posted November 5, 2013 #1 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I just booked a cruise that leaves from New Orleans! yay! However I am not at all familar with the area. I have 2 nights pre-cruise there and no idea where to stay. When I look on line its asks me if I want to stay in the French Quarter.... Bourbon Street.... The Garden District... etc. I would like to be fairly close to where my ship leaves from. Hopefully a place with a shuttle or transport to the docks. Is this possible??? I really have no idea what we even want to see, I am looking through these boards to get an idea. Thank You!:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgmpuma Posted November 5, 2013 #2 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Look for a hotel in the Warehouse District. They are close to the cruise terminal and within easy walking distance to the French Quarter, and usually less expensive than the Quarter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runner15km Posted November 5, 2013 #3 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I suggest Convention Center area hotels, close enough to walk to the French Quarter and walking distance to the piers. http://reservations.conventioncenterhotelsguide.com/nexres/search/search_results.cgi?interstitial=done&tab=tab0&src=10005692&address_lat_lng=29.942376,-90.064333&poi_name=Morial+Convention+Center Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sipsey Posted November 5, 2013 #4 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Good suggestions. Also you might want to consider hotels in the central business district, which puts you fairly close to many things. New Orleans is a walking experience, so make sure you pack the right shoes! You didn't ask, but one of my favorite things there was the WWII museum and the IMAX movie about it. The restaurant in there is not bad, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candydane Posted November 5, 2013 #5 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Here's a map that should help: Map of Hotels near New Orleans Cruise Port Terminal I have a website for our cruise which will leave out of New Orleans. Check these two pages for information about: New Orleans Hotel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willbcruisin Posted November 6, 2013 #6 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Here's a map that should help: Map of Hotels near New Orleans Cruise Port Terminal I have a website for our cruise which will leave out of New Orleans. Check these two pages for information about: New Orleans Hotel Great information! Thank you for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winston71 Posted February 3, 2014 Author #7 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Thank you for the suggestions and help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2travelmom Posted February 9, 2014 #8 Share Posted February 9, 2014 We've just returned from a week on Carnival Sunshine out of NOLA. We stayed at Staybridge Suites in central business district. We stayed 2 nights pre-cruise and found everything was easily accessible from there. We found getting around via streetcar ($3 pp for an all day pass on ALL streetcars) very easy and quick. Even took the streetcar to the ship (get off at Julia St for RCCL and NCL and stay on until Churchill for Carnival). Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted February 15, 2014 #9 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Bumping this thread for a moment to ask if the Embassy Suites, in the Warehouse District, would be a flat rate from the airport? Or metered? Price? I thought I had read it was a flat rate but I can't find that information anymore. Thank you! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted February 18, 2014 #10 Share Posted February 18, 2014 ^ Bumping because we are leaving shortly; does anyone know the answer to my above post, please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallyho8 Posted February 19, 2014 #11 Share Posted February 19, 2014 It's a flat rate. Same as Downtown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted February 19, 2014 #12 Share Posted February 19, 2014 It's a flat rate. Same as Downtown. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now