JazzFest Hotel Advice

LukinFan

Thinking about making the trip- anyone that's been there before have any advice on what hotel to stay at?

stot

Last year I stayed right on the edge of the Quarter. This was good because the fest ends at around 8 at night. So it was easy for us to walk around the Quarter. We each paid 15 bucks to take buses to and from the festival. That worked well. This year we're in the Garden District. I think it's close to the trolley line so that's how will get around town. I wouldn't plan on driving. Its just a pain. try the Days inn on Canal. That's a good spot. Better hurry too.

BeerBaron

I assume that hotel prices get jacked up during the festival, much like Chicago hotels during Lolla in '07?

stot

I think there's hotel info on the jazz fest site.

theboxerorthebag

BeerBaron wrote:

I assume that hotel prices get jacked up during the festival, much like Chicago hotels during Lolla in '07?

yes

LukinFan

stot wrote:

I think there's hotel info on the jazz fest site.

stot wrote:

Last year I stayed right on the edge of the Quarter. This was good because the fest ends at around 8 at night. So it was easy for us to walk around the Quarter. We each paid 15 bucks to take buses to and from the festival. That worked well. This year we're in the Garden District. I think it's close to the trolley line so that's how will get around town. I wouldn't plan on driving. Its just a pain. try the Days inn on Canal. That's a good spot. Better hurry too.

Sweet- thanks Stot- I'll check them out

helplessdancer

priceline.com

pick downtown

ive heard people getting $60 rooms during the fest

ive also heard as long as u r downtown u r golden

LukinFan

shiningstar wrote:

priceline.com

pick downtown

ive heard people getting $60 rooms during the fest

ive also heard as long as u r downtown u r golden

the only thing that I'm afraid of is that I get a room (though priceline) for the wrong night and then I can't cancel it. From what everyone is saying, they will probably play on Saturday night, but it's not 100%, so I wanted to book the room and be able to cancel it if need be.

stot

I think there's gonna be a tour announcement today. That's what Kat posted yesterday. So you could wait a few hours & see.

LukinFan

stot wrote:

I think there's gonna be a tour announcement today. That's what Kat posted yesterday. So you could wait a few hours & see.

that was a really old tweet that someone bumped up- I don't think we will get anything until maybe Jan- early Feb

stot

LukinFan wrote:

stot wrote:

I think there's gonna be a tour announcement today. That's what Kat posted yesterday. So you could wait a few hours & see.

that was a really old tweet that someone bumped up- I don't think we will get anything until maybe Jan- early Feb

Yeah, I just went and checked the date. They got me! damn! Guess I can leave my computer now... :shock:

LukinFan

stot wrote:

LukinFan wrote:

stot wrote:

I think there's gonna be a tour announcement today. That's what Kat posted yesterday. So you could wait a few hours & see.

that was a really old tweet that someone bumped up- I don't think we will get anything until maybe Jan- early Feb

Yeah, I just went and checked the date. They got me! damn! Guess I can leave my computer now... :shock:

81

no need to rush into booking a hotel. at least that has been my expierience. I think i booked my Philly hotel about 6 weeks out and got a room downtown (crowne Plaza) for $60. Just about everyone that didn't get the 10c deal paid more by rushing it.

I'm headed down to SC (marriott) next week and got a hotel for $60 as well. it took a 10 days or so for them to finally drop it to that amount. once again, i booked about 6 weeks out.

both done via priceline name your own price

your results may vary

PillowPants

81 wrote:

no need to rush into booking a hotel. at least that has been my expierience. I think i booked my Philly hotel about 6 weeks out and got a room downtown (crowne Plaza) for $60. Just about everyone that didn't get the 10c deal paid more by rushing it.

I'm headed down to SC (marriott) next week and got a hotel for $60 as well. it took a 10 days or so for them to finally drop it to that amount. once again, i booked about 6 weeks out.

both done via priceline name your own price

your results may vary

I'm thinking Philly in late October is nothing like Jazz Fest in New Orleans

maybe with the economy the rooms won't sell out and you'll have luck on priceline

but i've booked the Omni Royal and will cancel if i find something better


also i'd be careful with priceline

i've been at a hotel that was too far down off bourbon... gun shots at night

so ... research before you leap

better bidding - google it

MakingWaves

Most of the hotels i looked at were already full. They do jack up prices a little, but I was able to book a room at Bourbon Orleans. It is in the French Quarter and I've always enjoyed my stay there.

I also would suggest being careful with priceline. You don't want to be in certain parts of town. As long as you are right around the quarter or in the quarter you should be good.

Anarmyofpeace

For those of you who are familiar with Jazz Fest, I'm trying to figure out when to buy my tickets, money is a bit ight right now. I know its GA (besides the package deals) so I'm not worried about that, just if there's a possiblility they might sell out soon.

Any idea on number of tickets they sell??? Should I buy now or will I still be safe to buy after the Holidays???

Thanks!

AtlantaJammer

Havent had the chance to check out the details. How much is a one day pass?

Anarmyofpeace

AtlantaJammer wrote:

Havent had the chance to check out the details. How much is a one day pass?

About $53 after TM charges...

AtlantaJammer

Anarmyofpeace wrote:

AtlantaJammer wrote:

Havent had the chance to check out the details. How much is a one day pass?

About $53 after TM charges...

Thanks

MakingWaves

Anarmyofpeace wrote:

For those of you who are familiar with Jazz Fest, I'm trying to figure out when to buy my tickets, money is a bit ight right now. I know its GA (besides the package deals) so I'm not worried about that, just if there's a possiblility they might sell out soon.

Any idea on number of tickets they sell??? Should I buy now or will I still be safe to buy after the Holidays???

Thanks!

I'm not sure on how many tickets they sell but I don't recall ever hearing it sell out. I would think you are safe to wait until after the holidays.

LukinFan

AtlantaJammer wrote:

Anarmyofpeace wrote:

AtlantaJammer wrote:

Havent had the chance to check out the details. How much is a one day pass?

About $53 after TM charges...

Thanks

Doug- are you thinking of making the trip over?

LukinFan

bump for more advice - still need to book a room just in case

stot

LukinFan wrote:

bump for more advice - still need to book a room just in case

Can you book a room for all nights and then cancel? Are there required minimum stays? In the past hotels do get booked full for this weekend. We supposedly got the last room available from two hotels and we booked the nite tickets went on sale. There's a days inn or holiday on canal street that i think would be the cheapest. Also, worst case scenario you can do the trip one day from here. Show will be over around 7 or 8.

PillowPants

LukinFan wrote:

bump for more advice - still need to book a room just in case

My advice is book the room but do so with a refund policy. My room at the Omni can be cancelled all the way up to the Thursday before PJ weekend.

Then keep your eye out for better deals. Whether by searching yourself or keeping an eye on this board for others and their priceline wins. There are also sites like BetterBidding.com that help you get the best deal.

PearlJam24

Hot chicks can stay at my house for free...I'll even let you sleep in my bed

LukinFan

Lambchops wrote:

My advice is book the room but do so with a refund policy. My room at the Omni can be cancelled all the way up to the Thursday before PJ weekend.

Then keep your eye out for better deals. Whether by searching yourself or keeping an eye on this board for others and their priceline wins. There are also sites like BetterBidding.com that help you get the best deal.

stot wrote:

Can you book a room for all nights and then cancel? Are there required minimum stays? In the past hotels do get booked full for this weekend. We supposedly got the last room available from two hotels and we booked the nite tickets went on sale. There's a days inn or holiday on canal street that i think would be the cheapest. Also, worst case scenario you can do the trip one day from here. Show will be over around 7 or 8.

yeah, I was thinking about booking for the entire weekend just in case, but I know they wouldn't let me cancel the other two nights and just take the one night. I was thinking- if they play on Saturday night, I would get Friday and Saturday night- and that way I would be able to party on Friday night when I get there and then go to the show on Saturday night and then just leave on Sunday. I just need to get on it!!!!!

Does anyone know when they usually announce the schedule?

stot

Just trying to remember from last year...I knew by Feb or March. search jazz fest forum. they have great info and are very helpful there too. you can prob see when it was annnounced last year.

LukinFan

stot wrote:

Just trying to remember from last year...I knew by Feb or March. search jazz fest forum. they have great info and are very helpful there too. you can prob see when it was annnounced last year.

sweet- will do!

stot

official Cubes don't come out until March.

justam

I just need to make sure there's no work conflict before I book the hotel for Friday and Saturday. I hope they play on Saturday so I can drive over on Friday and drive home on Sunday. :geek:

*crosses fingers*

LukinFan

justam wrote:

I just need to make sure there's no work conflict before I book the hotel for Friday and Saturday. I hope they play on Saturday so I can drive over on Friday and drive home on Sunday. :geek:

*crosses fingers*

that's my plan