JazzFest Hotel Advice

pumpkinhead · December 2009

LukinFan wrote:

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

IF YOUR DRIVING FROM FLORIDA LIKE ME. I MADE RESEVATIONS AT THE HILTON BY THE AIRPORT. GOOD. SAFE. CLEAN. GOOD GOOD PRICES. LOOK ON MAPQUEST IT'S A QUICK DRIVE TO THE JAZZ FEST SITE.

LukinFan · December 2009

pumpkinhead wrote:

LukinFan wrote:

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

IF YOUR DRIVING FROM FLORIDA LIKE ME. I MADE RESEVATIONS AT THE HILTON BY THE AIRPORT. GOOD. SAFE. CLEAN. GOOD GOOD PRICES. LOOK ON MAPQUEST IT'S A QUICK DRIVE TO THE JAZZ FEST SITE.

sweet- I'll check this place out too. My goal is to have something booked by tomorrow night

PillowPants · December 2009

pumpkinhead wrote:

LukinFan wrote:

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

IF YOUR DRIVING FROM FLORIDA LIKE ME. I MADE RESEVATIONS AT THE HILTON BY THE AIRPORT. GOOD. SAFE. CLEAN. GOOD GOOD PRICES. LOOK ON MAPQUEST IT'S A QUICK DRIVE TO THE JAZZ FEST SITE.

i guess i just can't imagine going to new orleans and not going to the french quarter... i know not everyone is in bourbon st mode

but the food!! or the music on Frenchmen St

although

with JazzFest going on... is there any other live music in the city??

LukinFan · December 2009

Lambchops wrote:

pumpkinhead wrote:

LukinFan wrote:

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

IF YOUR DRIVING FROM FLORIDA LIKE ME. I MADE RESEVATIONS AT THE HILTON BY THE AIRPORT. GOOD. SAFE. CLEAN. GOOD GOOD PRICES. LOOK ON MAPQUEST IT'S A QUICK DRIVE TO THE JAZZ FEST SITE.

i guess i just can't imagine going to new orleans and not going to the french quarter... i know not everyone is in bourbon st mode

but the food!! or the music on Frenchmen St

although

with JazzFest going on... is there any other live music in the city??

I agree, but I do want a room that is affordable and decent- but i agree, if you're going to NO, it would be nice to stay near the quarter

PillowPants · December 2009

LukinFan wrote:

I agree, but I do want a room that is affordable and decent- but i agree, if you're going to NO, it would be nice to stay near the quarter

all depends on what people want ...

personally i like to drink like a fish... 3 for 1 specials!!!!

as well as eat like a horse... mmmm gumbo

but you're right that the quarter can get expensive and possibly not decent

LukinFan · January 2010

been procrastinatin on this - really need to take care of this, this week.

Bird889 · January 2010

I was down in NOLA for the Sugar Bowl and stayed at the Holiday Inn Express French Quarter. Decent hotel, a block from Burbon Street. I'd stay there again.

LukinFan · January 2010

Bird889 wrote:

I was down in NOLA for the Sugar Bowl and stayed at the Holiday Inn Express French Quarter. Decent hotel, a block from Burbon Street. I'd stay there again.

Just checked them out- all booked up. Also checked out the other places recommended in this thread:

Holiday Inn on Canal - Booked Up
Bourbon Orleans - Booked Up
Omni- Booked Up
Hilton by the Airport - $119 a night - haven't booked it yet, would rather stay some where closer the the Quarter if possible

cincybearcat · January 2010

Bird889 wrote:

I was down in NOLA for the Sugar Bowl and stayed at the Holiday Inn Express French Quarter. Decent hotel, a block from Burbon Street. I'd stay there again.

Bearcat fan or Gator. I was there too.

I stayed with some friends at the Whitney a Wyndam historic hotel...was samll but nice rooms but was pretty pricey for New years. Not too far a walk from anywhere down there.

FYI - and bar on Bourbon Street called 544 I think has 3 for 1 specials all night at the upstairs bar only.

LukinFan · January 2010

cincybearcat wrote:

Bird889 wrote:

I was down in NOLA for the Sugar Bowl and stayed at the Holiday Inn Express French Quarter. Decent hotel, a block from Burbon Street. I'd stay there again.

Bearcat fan or Gator. I was there too.

I stayed with some friends at the Whitney a Wyndam historic hotel...was samll but nice rooms but was pretty pricey for New years. Not too far a walk from anywhere down there.

FYI - and bar on Bourbon Street called 544 I think has 3 for 1 specials all night at the upstairs bar only.

Damn, booked up too

LukinFan · January 2010

Bird889 · January 2010

cincybearcat wrote:

Bird889 wrote:

I was down in NOLA for the Sugar Bowl and stayed at the Holiday Inn Express French Quarter. Decent hotel, a block from Burbon Street. I'd stay there again.

Bearcat fan or Gator. I was there too.

I stayed with some friends at the Whitney a Wyndam historic hotel...was samll but nice rooms but was pretty pricey for New years. Not too far a walk from anywhere down there.

FYI - and bar on Bourbon Street called 544 I think has 3 for 1 specials all night at the upstairs bar only.

sadly, a bearcat fan
irregardless of the game, it was a fun trip. just a lot of people.

funny story when we checked into the HI Express...my friend had a separate room and forgot to book a smoking room in advance. when he asked for a smoking room upon check in they informed him that the smoking rooms were all booked...but did he want them to send up an ashtray??? wtf??? they were cool with him smoking in his NS room all weekend...hahaha anything goes in that town!

glb · January 2010

LukinFan wrote:

Damn, booked up too

Did you find a place yet?

LukinFan · January 2010

glb wrote:

LukinFan wrote:

Damn, booked up too

Did you find a place yet?

not yet- leaning towards the hotel by the airport- not too far from the festival site

llove · January 2010

From what I've seen, it's a 3 night minimum in the quarter. I booked the Bourbon Orleans a while back but would like to find something less pricey if I can. I'm still looking.

LukinFan, are you going in for one night?

jecica · January 2010

LukinFan wrote:

not yet- leaning towards the hotel by the airport- not too far from the festival site

Just want to add that if the show is over at 8 pm. you will go to Bourbon street after? Just think of where you will be the drunkest and stay near there. OR save your money and come up here for the east coast shows if they ever happen?

justam · January 2010

I have to make a decision about where I'm staying this weekend too. I want to get something reserved before it's too late.

LukinFan · January 2010

llove wrote:

From what I've seen, it's a 3 night minimum in the quarter. I booked the Bourbon Orleans a while back but would like to find something less pricey if I can. I'm still looking.

LukinFan, are you going in for one night?

I'm looking to drive over on Friday- party that night in the Quarter, rock out all day on Saturday- party again that night, and then leave on Sunday.

LukinFan · January 2010

jecica wrote:

OR save your money and come up here for the east coast shows if they ever happen?

First off that would be a dream of mine and second, you KNOW those shows WILL happen - MSG at the very least

LukinFan · January 2010

justam wrote:

I have to make a decision about where I'm staying this weekend too. I want to get something reserved before it's too late.

Please let me know if you find anything closer to the Quarter

Anarmyofpeace · January 2010

Lukinfan,

If you REALLY want to make a cheap trip out of it I would recommend staying at a hostel. This one looks like a good option.
http://www.indiahousehostel.com/

You prob won't pay more than $20 a night and how often will you even be there? It's located a block from Canal St and has a street car that goes to and from the Quarter for $1.25 each way.

Not to mention, hostels are fun as hell!

LukinFan · January 2010

Anarmyofpeace wrote:

Lukinfan,

If you REALLY want to make a cheap trip out of it I would recommend staying at a hostel. This one looks like a good option.
http://www.indiahousehostel.com/

You prob won't pay more than $20 a night and how often will you even be there? It's located a block from Canal St and has a street car that goes to and from the Quarter for $1.25 each way.

Not to mention, hostels are fun as hell!

thanks Anarmyofpeace, not sure if I can do this, but I appreciate it

Anarmyofpeace · January 2010

LukinFan wrote:

Anarmyofpeace wrote:

Lukinfan,

If you REALLY want to make a cheap trip out of it I would recommend staying at a hostel. This one looks like a good option.
http://www.indiahousehostel.com/

You prob won't pay more than $20 a night and how often will you even be there? It's located a block from Canal St and has a street car that goes to and from the Quarter for $1.25 each way.

Not to mention, hostels are fun as hell!

thanks Anarmyofpeace, not sure if I can do this, but I appreciate it

Haha, no prob. Its def not for everyone BUT if you're on a serious budget it may be better.

LukinFan · January 2010

Anarmyofpeace wrote:

Haha, no prob. Its def not for everyone BUT if you're on a serious budget it may be better.

No, for sure!

LukinFan · January 2010

LukinFan · January 2010

yatahe · January 2010

Anarmyofpeace wrote:

Lukinfan,

If you REALLY want to make a cheap trip out of it I would recommend staying at a hostel. This one looks like a good option.
http://www.indiahousehostel.com/

You prob won't pay more than $20 a night and how often will you even be there? It's located a block from Canal St and has a street car that goes to and from the Quarter for $1.25 each way.

Not to mention, hostels are fun as hell!

Thanks for this information. I was debating on going out there.

I have stayed in hostels too and felt very safe and comfortable. Girls stay with the girls and boys stay with boys (just had to mention that 'cause my one guy friend thought I went and shared in some "group" activities when I went out of town and stayed in Hostels!!! Oh my gosh!!!

)

Thanks again!

jecica · January 2010

yatahe wrote:

Thanks for this information. I was debating on going out there.

I have stayed in hostels too and felt very safe and comfortable. Girls stay with the girls and boys stay with boys (just had to mention that 'cause my one guy friend thought I went and shared in some "group" activities when I went out of town and stayed in Hostels!!! Oh my gosh!!! )

Thanks again!

If you're single, Lukinfan is a great snuggler.

yatahe · January 2010

jecica wrote:

yatahe wrote:

Thanks for this information. I was debating on going out there.

I have stayed in hostels too and felt very safe and comfortable. Girls stay with the girls and boys stay with boys (just had to mention that 'cause my one guy friend thought I went and shared in some "group" activities when I went out of town and stayed in Hostels!!! Oh my gosh!!! )

Thanks again!

If you're single, Lukinfan is a great snuggler.

Well, thank you for offering his services...

but I think I'll stick with the hostel...

Anarmyofpeace · January 2010

yatahe wrote:

Anarmyofpeace wrote:

Lukinfan,

If you REALLY want to make a cheap trip out of it I would recommend staying at a hostel. This one looks like a good option.
http://www.indiahousehostel.com/

You prob won't pay more than $20 a night and how often will you even be there? It's located a block from Canal St and has a street car that goes to and from the Quarter for $1.25 each way.

Not to mention, hostels are fun as hell!

Thanks for this information. I was debating on going out there.

I have stayed in hostels too and felt very safe and comfortable. Girls stay with the girls and boys stay with boys (just had to mention that 'cause my one guy friend thought I went and shared in some "group" activities when I went out of town and stayed in Hostels!!! Oh my gosh!!! )

Thanks again!

No problem. I still haven't decided if I'm going to the fest but if I do, thats the route I'll be going.

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