Comments on: Where is the best area to stay in New Orleans for Mardi Gras 2008? http://www.showmeneworleanstoday.com/2009/07/where-is-the-best-area-to-stay-in-new-orleans-for-mardi-gras-2008/ Blog about New Orleans, the city as it is today and vistas from yesteryear. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:04:34 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: B. K http://www.showmeneworleanstoday.com/2009/07/where-is-the-best-area-to-stay-in-new-orleans-for-mardi-gras-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-598 B. K Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:32:28 +0000 http://www.showmeneworleanstoday.com/2009/07/where-is-the-best-area-to-stay-in-new-orleans-for-mardi-gras-2008/#comment-598 the hyatt at the superdome. the hyatt at the superdome.

]]> By: fred g http://www.showmeneworleanstoday.com/2009/07/where-is-the-best-area-to-stay-in-new-orleans-for-mardi-gras-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-597 fred g Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:24:42 +0000 http://www.showmeneworleanstoday.com/2009/07/where-is-the-best-area-to-stay-in-new-orleans-for-mardi-gras-2008/#comment-597 Hmmm. Either way is ok. Look for the cheaper price. That being said, staying in the French Quarter may actually be safer during Mardi Gra. I hope to see you hear during that time. Hmmm. Either way is ok. Look for the cheaper price. That being said, staying in the French Quarter may actually be safer during Mardi Gra. I hope to see you hear during that time.

]]> By: KitKat http://www.showmeneworleanstoday.com/2009/07/where-is-the-best-area-to-stay-in-new-orleans-for-mardi-gras-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-596 KitKat Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:48:53 +0000 http://www.showmeneworleanstoday.com/2009/07/where-is-the-best-area-to-stay-in-new-orleans-for-mardi-gras-2008/#comment-596 It's best to stay where the action is if you ask me. You may have a hard time finding lodging this late in the game though. It’s best to stay where the action is if you ask me. You may have a hard time finding lodging this late in the game though.

]]> By: pathfinder http://www.showmeneworleanstoday.com/2009/07/where-is-the-best-area-to-stay-in-new-orleans-for-mardi-gras-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-595 pathfinder Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:34:08 +0000 http://www.showmeneworleanstoday.com/2009/07/where-is-the-best-area-to-stay-in-new-orleans-for-mardi-gras-2008/#comment-595 French Quarter, and Central Business District area, if you can book lodging. French Quarter, and Central Business District area, if you can book lodging.

]]> By: JL http://www.showmeneworleanstoday.com/2009/07/where-is-the-best-area-to-stay-in-new-orleans-for-mardi-gras-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-594 JL Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:02:45 +0000 http://www.showmeneworleanstoday.com/2009/07/where-is-the-best-area-to-stay-in-new-orleans-for-mardi-gras-2008/#comment-594 Hey I live in LA and Anywhere next to French Quater everwhere in New ORleans is the best spot to hang for Mardi Gras Hey I live in LA and Anywhere next to French Quater everwhere in New ORleans is the best spot to hang for Mardi Gras

]]> By: dan7676 http://www.showmeneworleanstoday.com/2009/07/where-is-the-best-area-to-stay-in-new-orleans-for-mardi-gras-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-593 dan7676 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:05:12 +0000 http://www.showmeneworleanstoday.com/2009/07/where-is-the-best-area-to-stay-in-new-orleans-for-mardi-gras-2008/#comment-593 This completely depends on how much you're willing to spend. If you want to stay in the middle of the partying scene, you'll want to be in the French Quarter. Lowest price right now I could find for your dates is the Iberville Suites for $211/night. There are other hotels available for higher rates, but you should book asap as they will fill up. A somewhat cheaper option would be to stay in the downtown (CBD) area, or over by the convention center. The Courtyard by the convention center is $149/night right now. It's about a 5 block walk to the quarter, and another 4 blocks to Bourbon St. Most anyplace in the CBD or warehouse district is within walking distance. Here are some other tips based on my past experience: - get in line for the bathrooms before you need to go - carry extra emergency cans of beer in a backpack - cut down to Royal street, or up to Dauphine street if you want to go someplace on Bourbon St that is more than a couple blocks away, you will save time. - most importantly be patient with the crowds and have fun! This completely depends on how much you’re willing to spend.

If you want to stay in the middle of the partying scene, you’ll want to be in the French Quarter. Lowest price right now I could find for your dates is the Iberville Suites for $211/night. There are other hotels available for higher rates, but you should book asap as they will fill up.

A somewhat cheaper option would be to stay in the downtown (CBD) area, or over by the convention center. The Courtyard by the convention center is $149/night right now. It’s about a 5 block walk to the quarter, and another 4 blocks to Bourbon St. Most anyplace in the CBD or warehouse district is within walking distance.

Here are some other tips based on my past experience:
- get in line for the bathrooms before you need to go
- carry extra emergency cans of beer in a backpack
- cut down to Royal street, or up to Dauphine street if you want to go someplace on Bourbon St that is more than a couple blocks away, you will save time.
- most importantly be patient with the crowds and have fun!

]]> By: Freg A http://www.showmeneworleanstoday.com/2009/07/where-is-the-best-area-to-stay-in-new-orleans-for-mardi-gras-2008/comment-page-1/#comment-592 Freg A Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:57:33 +0000 http://www.showmeneworleanstoday.com/2009/07/where-is-the-best-area-to-stay-in-new-orleans-for-mardi-gras-2008/#comment-592 in the eye of katrina in the eye of katrina

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