Rick27 Posted July 10, 2017 #1 Share Posted July 10, 2017 We have booked on the Triumph out of New Orleans and arriving in N.O. two days before we sail. Does anyone have a suggestion for a reasonable hotel in N.O.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razor_Poke Posted July 10, 2017 #2 Share Posted July 10, 2017 If you weren't killing 2 days, I'd tell you to stay out a few miles but it sounds like you might want to explore downtown and the FQ. The hotels in the tourists districts aren't all that bad but what gets you is parking. There are properties with $30+ per night parking. We've stayed at the Hilton Riverside before and it is a nice place you can sometimes nab for around $150 BUT they do charge for parking. It's within walking distance to the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick27 Posted July 10, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted July 10, 2017 If you weren't killing 2 days, I'd tell you to stay out a few miles but it sounds like you might want to explore downtown and the FQ. The hotels in the tourists districts aren't all that bad but what gets you is parking. There are properties with $30+ per night parking. We've stayed at the Hilton Riverside before and it is a nice place you can sometimes nab for around $150 BUT they do charge for parking. It's within walking distance to the port. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadersmom Posted July 10, 2017 #4 Share Posted July 10, 2017 We're going to be cruising out of N.O. for our third time July 31st. We always stay at Drury Inn on Poydras. A little bit of a walk to Quarter, but not too bad. Much quieter, and we've always gotten exceptional service there. I think we are paying about $140/night. They have that awesome little 5:00 pm kickback with a few drinks and food. We always eat outside of the hotel because it's New Orleans!!! The food is 1/2 the reason we go LOL But if you are following a tight budget or just don't feel like leaving the hotel, it's a nice little bonus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick27 Posted July 10, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Than you. We will check out the Drury Inn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nydney1 Posted July 11, 2017 #6 Share Posted July 11, 2017 We stay mostly at Hilton properties, the Hilton Riverside is nice as well as the Doubletree. In March we stayed at the Pelham Hotel right off Canal. It's an older hotel but it was really nice. Parking is the challenge. We usually leave the car at the Fulton Garage for $10 a day. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loanshark Posted July 11, 2017 #7 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Agree with previous poster on the use of Fulton Garage for your hotel nights + your cruise nights. You really don't need a car for most things that tourists would do in New Orleans anyway. In the meantime, if you want a quality hotel either in or right next to the French Quarter, try using Priceline or Hotwire. Just pick 4* or above and you really cant go wrong. I have personally gotten the Marriott French Quarter (Priceline 4*) in the past, and I have helped others get the Intercontinental (Hotwire 4*) and the Hyatt Regency (Priceline 4*) for other stays. In all cases, the rate was about half off the normal price. Also, sometimes you can get some good deals on a lot of the independent 3* or 4* properties directly in the French Quarter. Most of these properties have a typical French Quarter courtyard, and some rooms have balconies overlooking the courtyard. For these though, I would use google to find and book directly through the hotel website. Some of the better independent properties in the French Quarter include the following: Monteleone Maison Dupuy Hotel Mazarin Hotel Le Marais Quarter House Olivier House Hotel Provincial Inn on Ursulines Inn on St. Peter Place D'Armes Hotel St. Marie Bienville House Prince Conti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithkids5521 Posted July 11, 2017 #8 Share Posted July 11, 2017 We're going to be cruising out of N.O. for our third time July 31st. We always stay at Drury Inn on Poydras. A little bit of a walk to Quarter, but not too bad. Much quieter, and we've always gotten exceptional service there. I think we are paying about $140/night. They have that awesome little 5:00 pm kickback with a few drinks and food. We always eat outside of the hotel because it's New Orleans!!! The food is 1/2 the reason we go LOL But if you are following a tight budget or just don't feel like leaving the hotel, it's a nice little bonus! Drury Inn is my favorite hotel in NOLA- free breakfast was really good and the 5pm kickback was perfect to use as a happy hour (have a few drinks and a little nibble to eat before heading out into the city for a good meal). St. Charles Streetcar is literally right outside the front door and it is a quick walk to Canal street, Superdome or to the French Quarter. Enjoy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CimW Posted July 14, 2017 #9 Share Posted July 14, 2017 We like the Prince Conti, it's an older hotel and nothing fancy. They have a nice little cafe open for breakfast with really good food. It's not far from Bourbon St. They don't have a courtyard, just a drive through under the building. Disappointed on our cruise in May, this hotel had a minimum night stay as many others, we ended up across the river in Harvey at the Best Western Plus Westbank. It was good hotel but only if you have a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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