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Heisman Winner [105138]
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New Orleans Hotels suggestions wanted
Mar 11, 2021, 1:47 PM
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So Greenr and fam are heading to Gulf Shores for Spring Break. This is the whole family, so 12 total. At the end of the week, Greenr, WifeofGreenr, and kids are possibly going to head to New Orleans to spend a night. Any of yous guys got suggestions for where I should stay down there. For the Sugar Bowel, we stayed far out of town and Ubered in, but kids were not with us. This time we need to be walking distance to French Quarter, Jackson Square, etc.
Thanks for the suggestions, even the ones that inevitably say to fu>ck off.
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Oculus Spirit [84456]
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If you want the authentic experience right near the French
Mar 11, 2021, 1:50 PM
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quarter, I suggest
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Excellent idea!
Mar 11, 2021, 1:53 PM
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Given that Greenr can lean on the expertise of FBCoachSC® for the best $99 camping set from Big Lots, I mean.
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You will certainly enjoy the Covid20 in a bag!
Mar 11, 2021, 1:51 PM
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Get it now! Before supply’s run amok.
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All-In [43108]
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Sheraton on Canal Street
Mar 11, 2021, 1:54 PM
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Good location, very short walk to Burbon St.
You probably know this, but here goes.....
Ain't many places AT ALL safe for walking in that shidhole. Also with young kids, do know that Burbon St is a fugging circus 366 days per year, 25 hours per day. Don't think for a second that on a random Tuesday at 10AM you won't see hookers, drag queens, weed being smoked, etc. all over the place. This even if there is no "special event" in town.
FUN FACT: A college buddy of mine pissed into a girl's purse at that very hotel circa 1993 after we were on about a 20 hour bender on Burbon St with lots of party favors. He was obviously blacked out when it happened. She was very unhappy about this transgression when she figgered it out the next morning. The end.
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Heisman Winner [105138]
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Yeah, I am aware. Bourbon Street aint on the menu, except
Mar 11, 2021, 1:59 PM
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maybe a quick stroll near. Might ride trolley into Garden District, Jackson Square, Cafe DuMonde, the church from Princess and the Frog, maybe some cocaine and a hooker or two, standard family friendly stuff.
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Re: New Orleans Hotels suggestions wanted
Mar 11, 2021, 2:03 PM
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I would be really careful in where you stay, especially if you go the AirBNB route. Some of the worst parts of NOLA are very close to the French Quarter. I love the city and used to live near there, but its true.
That said, I would recommend the Embassy Suites in the Warehouse District (I think its on Julia Street). Its affordable, in a safe area, and easy walking distance to all the main attractions. Its maybe a half mile from the quarter. Although the warehouse district is less touristy, it has tons of great restaurants. Its also close to the Garden District and shopping on Magazine Street. Embassy Suites also has a free happy hour (or did pre-COVID).
The downtown Sheraton, W French Quarter, and Roosevelt Hotel are all good hotels that are closer or in the quarter but I can't speak to their prices since I only stayed there for work trips.
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Hotels ain't my thang, but restaurants are
Mar 11, 2021, 2:20 PM
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Should try to get to:
Cochon Peche Cochon Butcher - get the duck pastrami and take it home. Its heavenly.
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Windsor Court
Mar 11, 2021, 2:37 PM
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Stayed there for work. Saw Jason Statham, Bill Murray and that Person of Interest dude there. Big rooms
If it good enough for them, its good enough for me. Right next to the casino and 2 blocks from the waterfront
about a 10 min walk to bourbon st
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I have a few that I like....
Mar 11, 2021, 2:50 PM
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The Pelham has some character and is normally reasonably priced. It is quick walk to Harrahs, quick walk to the Quarter, and only 2 blocks from Mothers, which is where you will eat breakfast each day.
Lyric at 451 is pretty cool. It is closer to Mothers, but a few blocks further from the Quarter, but still a very easy walk.
A block closer to Harrahs is Cambria Hotel, which I've stayed at a few times. Also normally priced well.
When I have stayed in the Quarter (or on the edge) it's been at the Marriott on Canal. Sometimes can good rates with the GE Energy corporate code (which is GEE) and I've never been asked for proof of employment at any hotel in the country using that code (Marriott brands). I will eat breakfast there when there for work. They have a good breakfast buffet with beignets.
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Re: New Orleans Hotels suggestions wanted
Mar 11, 2021, 2:58 PM
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https://www.therooseveltneworleans.com/Stay in the historic Roosevelt New Orleans and experience the luxury that only a Waldorf Astoria hotel can provide.
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I can't think of a worse city to take kids for a vacay
Mar 11, 2021, 3:55 PM
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but The Roosevelt is my recommendation
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lol, it's one night after vacay, to say they have seen
Mar 11, 2021, 4:13 PM
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Louisiana, but you do you, sweetie. The vacation is the week before.
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Loews Hotel NO
Mar 11, 2021, 3:59 PM
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Very walkable to all the stuff. Not so close that you'll have to step over puddles of vomit to walk in the door.
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Oculus Spirit [78789]
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Mason Dupuy was alright
Mar 11, 2021, 5:28 PM
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rooms kinda old but walking distance to everything
https://www.maisondupuy.com/Stay at the historic Maison Dupuy hotel, one of the most unique hotels in the French Quarter of New Orleans.
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Whichever one is overrated like the rest of NO
Mar 11, 2021, 6:43 PM
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and their food.
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Is this a Saints-Falcons thing?***
Mar 11, 2021, 7:14 PM
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Re: New Orleans Hotels suggestions wanted
Mar 11, 2021, 7:50 PM
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For the CFB game we stayed at the Homewood Suites by Hilton at 317 N Rampart. Right on the edge of the French Quarter and easy access to I-10.
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