crazycruzer68 Posted April 15, 2007 #1 Share Posted April 15, 2007 We are traveling as a large group and most do not want to stay in the FQ area of New Orleans. Can someone suggest a hotel about 10 to 15 minutes out of that area? Also, if those of us that want to go to the FQ go what is parking like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alvinsr Posted April 17, 2007 #2 Share Posted April 17, 2007 There are probably no hotels within 15 min of the Quarter, your best bet would be either Kenner or Metarie, or you could go to Slidell, about 45 min out. Parking in the Quarter is tough. Try to park in one of the hotels. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamboatin Posted April 17, 2007 #3 Share Posted April 17, 2007 There are at least 4 major hotels on Canal Street in less than 15 minutes walking distance to the French Quarter. Plus many more in the general downtown area. Do your own home work at nola.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseNaked Posted April 25, 2007 #4 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Josie......I'm a law enforcement officer in the greater new orleans area. Email me at jp0379@aol.com and I'll be happy to assist ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHP Posted May 15, 2007 #5 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Pre-Katrina, we always stayed at the Holiday Inn in Slidell. It was safe and the rooms were reasonable. I know it is open again, but I don't know about the safety factor?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulane08 Posted June 1, 2007 #6 Share Posted June 1, 2007 There are some smaller bed and breakfasts in the Uptown/Garden District area if that's your cup of tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlfuzzbutt Posted June 2, 2007 #7 Share Posted June 2, 2007 I've stayed at many wonderful places in New Orleans (did post disaster work for about a year). We stayed at a Marriot(extended stya type place) near Tchoptulious(sp) that was a bit away from Bourbon St. Our walk to Bourbon was about 10 blocks. The Embassy is on Julia....nice place but again a hike to Bourbon. (not alot to do when working ther LOL) I met Fats Domino there at the Embassy...he's adorable!! I digress....There is a Country Inn and Suites that is about 6 blocks from Bourbon...can't remember which street that was on. My FAV place I've stayed there is on St Charles. One block from Canal and one block over from Bourbon St. Far enough from FQ but close enough to stumble back (which I did ALOT) LOL It's a Marriot (our co had a corp acct). The parking there is valet but I'm SURE if you called their front desk they can help with long term parking ideas....they are SOOO nice!! It's NOT far from the pier from what I understand. No pool there but as a guest at Courtyard, you are entitled to use the pool at the W...right next door. I never did but it is available. You can walk all over from there...to Jackson Square, Cafe Du Monde, K-Pauls resturant, Hard Rock Cafe, Coyote Ugly, Bubba Gump Shrimp Company....tons and tons to see. If I were sailing out of NO, I would for SURE spend the day before (if that was the plan) and just walk around looking at stuff. It's an amazing city with so much history and it's really come together quite a bit since Katrina!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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