Where to stay in New Orleans?

[Munchkin03]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

Has anyone heard of any good or bad things about Place D'Armes hotel right on Jackson Square?

I've heard nothing about that hotel. The Quarter is pretty compact, so it'll be close to the things you want to do. It's close to all of the tourist things to do in the Quarter, but it's not on Bourbon.

I went to NOLA for a friend's wedding last month...the official wedding hotel was the Hotel Monteleone, and it was AWESOME. $99/night, which I split with a friend. It was one block from Bourbon Street, and close to all of the important restaurants.

[Tippiechick]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

Has anyone heard of any good or bad things about Place D'Armes hotel right on Jackson Square?

I haven't heard of it. But, if you message me on FB, I'll ask my NOLA natives. (The message will remind me to ask...)

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by Munchkin03

It's going to be awesome. I'm a little buzzed right now from a lot of wine, and all I can say is "awesome!" but believe me, it's going to be so much fun. Any vice you want to satisfy is right there. You want to gamble? Go for it! Strippers of all colors, size, ages, and genders? Holla! Slamming seafood on the super cheap? Gotcha! Want to drink cheap drinks that will get you drunk? $8 for a hurricane at Pat O'Briens that's twice the size as any bar in DC!

The city was kind of a cougar den, which I was not expecting AT ALL.

I may never leave!

Originally Posted by Tippiechick

I haven't heard of it. But, if you message me on FB, I'll ask my NOLA natives. (The message will remind me to ask...)

Done!

[Senusret I]

^^^ Thanks Munch!

I decided to treat myself to a vacation immediately following a fraternity convention we're having there. I basically want to stay in the French Quarter and be extra touristy lol

It will be in the oppressive heat of July, but I can deal with it for the experience!

[Munchkin03]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

^^^ Thanks Munch!

I decided to treat myself to a vacation immediately following a fraternity convention we're having there. I basically want to stay in the French Quarter and be extra touristy lol

It will be in the oppressive heat of July, but I can deal with it for the experience!

It's going to be awesome. I'm a little buzzed right now from a lot of wine, and all I can say is "awesome!" but believe me, it's going to be so much fun. Any vice you want to satisfy is right there. You want to gamble? Go for it! Strippers of all colors, size, ages, and genders? Holla! Slamming seafood on the super cheap? Gotcha! Want to drink cheap drinks that will get you drunk? $8 for a hurricane at Pat O'Briens that's twice the size as any bar in DC!

The city was kind of a cougar den, which I was not expecting AT ALL.

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by Munchkin03

It's going to be awesome. I'm a little buzzed right now from a lot of wine, and all I can say is "awesome!" but believe me, it's going to be so much fun. Any vice you want to satisfy is right there. You want to gamble? Go for it! Strippers of all colors, size, ages, and genders? Holla! Slamming seafood on the super cheap? Gotcha! Want to drink cheap drinks that will get you drunk? $8 for a hurricane at Pat O'Briens that's twice the size as any bar in DC!

The city was kind of a cougar den, which I was not expecting AT ALL.

Yeah, New Orleans is pretty awesome. I've only been once during Mardi Gras (KSigRC was down there as well), but we had a great time. One of our college buddies is from New Orleans, and he definitely showed us a good time.

Sen, have a great time down there.

[jwright25]

I'll throw another recommendation in there if you are looking to compare rates - The Maison Dupuy on Toulouse. Just a couple of blocks from Bourbon. Lovely rooms - some with balconies. We never got in the car and were able to walk everywhere in the Quarter. Good food too. New Orleans is so wonderful. Nothing like fresh, greasy beignets to cure the hangover. Mmmmm.

[Senusret I]

OMG it's next month and I am crazy excited! phrozen1ne is going, too.

I pretty much have my itinerary planned out, but I'd still love to hear any recommendations from you guys, particularly things in the French Quarter.

[DreamfulSpirit]

I loved NOLA and want to go back! I spent 8 weeks there during the summer of 2007 as an AmeriCorps VISTA. I didn't stay in a hotel there, I lived in a dorm at the University of New Orleans, so I wish I could give you a recommendation on a hotel, but I can't.

You MUST go to Cafe Du Monde for Beignets (French donuts). There's also a really good seafood restaurant on Bourbon St. called The Bourbon House. The Garden District is beautiful, and its really nice to walk up Magazine St. looking in all the shops and little restaurants down there too.

[AGDLynn]

My niece married a guy from NO last weekend. The rehearsal dinner had a NO theme with hurricane drinks! One of the favors was a large plastic wine glass with a fluer-de-lis on it. Cool!

Don't really care of red beans and rice, shrimp etouffe, etc. but I LOVE beignets!
There is a place in Atlanta called Huey's that has the beignets...hmmm wonder if hubby would like to brunch there?? There used to be a Cafe du Monde at Underground Atlanta but I doubt it's there anymore. I never go to UA.


Thanks for those suggestions on places to stay. Maybe we'll go soon.

[AGDLynn]

My niece married a guy from NO last weekend. The rehearsal dinner had a NO theme with hurricane drinks! One of the favors was a large plastic wine glass with a fluer-de-lis on it. Cool!

Don't really care of red beans and rice, shrimp etouffe, etc. but I LOVE beignets!
There is a place in Atlanta called Huey's that has the beignets...hmmm wonder if hubby would like to brunch there?? There used to be a Cafe du Monde at Underground Atlanta but I doubt it's there anymore. I never go to UA.


Thanks for those suggestions on places to stay. Maybe we'll go soon.

ETA: Good thing we didn't drive down there...Huey's is closed..hmmm Silver Skillet anyone? No beignets but wonderful food.

[Senusret I]

Two days!