Can anyone recommend a nice safe hotel in New Orleans - The DIS Discussion Forums

LBKB · 03-20-2011, 07:00 AM

Can anyone recommend a nice safe hotel in New Orleans.

Disney Doll · 03-20-2011, 08:25 AM

We stayed at the Fairmont years ago when we were there...probably in the late 90's. Very nice, abutted the French Quarter so it was an easy wallk without being in the middle of the madness.

It was an expensive hotel, but we had some kind of deal...I forget what now...so it was very affordable for us.

disneymom2evie · 03-20-2011, 08:25 AM

Where at in New Orleans? French Quarter? CBD? DO NOT stay in the east! Stay far away from New Orleans East! If you're in the French Quarter, you'll be fine. Same as any other city, don't walk down dark alleys because you'll be on the next Criminal Minds episode.

paintnolish · 03-20-2011, 08:47 AM

We stayed in the Marriott on Canal. It was beautiful and the staff was extremely accomodating and helpful. I walked everywhere in the French Quarter (during the daylight) all by myself while DH was in meetings. I was absolutley fine!

FQ fan · 03-20-2011, 09:21 AM

On our honeymoon DH and I stayed at Le Richelieu on Chartres St. It was very nice and quiet. We didn't hear any of the crazyness from Bourbon St but were still in the midst of the French Quarter. Good luck and have fun!

K and K's Mommy · 03-20-2011, 09:24 AM

If you are going to the games this coming weekend, I am going to be really jealous! Go Butler!

DisneyGirl928 · 03-20-2011, 09:31 AM

My DH and I stayed at the Omni Royal last June. We thought it was a beautiful hotel and in a perfect location for everything!

cassiez76 · 03-20-2011, 09:44 AM

bienville house. it's right there on the edge of the quarter.

http://www.bienvillehouse.com/

JVL1018 · 03-20-2011, 02:16 PM

I stayed at http://www.placedarmes.com/ a couple of years ago and it was great. Great location, nice rooms.

Planogirl · 03-20-2011, 02:19 PM

Check out the Monteleone.

snarlingcoyote · 03-20-2011, 02:38 PM

Do what the Louisianan's do. Pick anything on Canal or in the French Quarter (but not on Bourbon unless you plan on partying the entire visit and don't mind noise 24/7) and look for bargains or style you want. Anything in that area is nice and caters to the tourists.

Personally, I used to just get on kayak.com and look for price and free parking. Bad hotels just don't stay in business in New Orleans, so it's mostly price and what amenities you want.

(Note:I live an hour away now, so it's not worth it for us anymore. We park at the WWII museum, get sandwiches at Cochon's Butcher, and walk down to the Quarter.)

bunkkinsmom · 03-20-2011, 03:46 PM

I stayed at the JW Marriot once for a conference and it was nice.

HOWEVER, do yourself a favor and have breakfast at a little place called "Mother's". I have no idea of the address. We walked there from the JW. Ask a local. "Mother's".

You will thank me later

Gary M · 03-20-2011, 06:35 PM

We have visited New Orleans many times over the years. Mothers on Poydras St. is one of our favorite places to eat, but don't forget Cafe du Monde for breakfast. Some beignets, OJ and coffee is a great way to start the day.

We have stayed at the Fairmont and Marriott on Canal Street. In the French Quarter we have been to The Omni Royal Orleans, Bourbon Orleans, Royal Sonesta, Place de Armes, Hotel Provincial, Inn On Bourbon, Historic French Market Inn and Hotel St. Marie. Our favorite hotel has been the Inn On Bourbon http://www.innonbourbon.com/ followed closely be The Omni Royal Orleans. If you stay at The Inn On Bourbon and want a quiet room, just get a room overlooking the inner courtyard. The rooms on Bourbon or Toulouse Sts. have balconies with entertaining views, but it will be very loud. The hotels in the French Quarter take a beating and you want a place that keeps them in good shape.

Holly · 03-20-2011, 06:53 PM

I've stayed at Maison Dupuy and Royal Sonesta and would recommend them both.

bunkkinsmom · 03-20-2011, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Gary M

We have visited New Orleans many times over the years. Mothers on Poydras St. is one of our favorite places to eat, but don't forget Cafe du Monde for breakfast. Some beignets, OJ and coffee is a great way to start the day.

We have stayed at the Fairmont and Marriott on Canal Street. In the French Quarter we have been to The Omni Royal Orleans, Bourbon Orleans, Royal Sonesta, Place de Armes, Hotel Provincial, Inn On Bourbon, Historic French Market Inn and Hotel St. Marie. Our favorite hotel has been the Inn On Bourbon http://www.innonbourbon.com/ followed closely be The Omni Royal Orleans. If you stay at The Inn On Bourbon and want a quiet room, just get a room overlooking the inner courtyard. The rooms on Bourbon or Toulouse Sts. have balconies with entertaining views, but it will be very loud. The hotels in the French Quarter take a beating and you want a place that keeps them in good shape.

YES Poydras St! That was absolutely the best breakfast I have ever had in my life. Grits, over easy eggs, debris (the meat that falls off a roast while it's cooking

) gravy, and biscuits the size of my head! AMAZING!

03-20-2011, 07:00 AM	#1
LBKB DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 603	Can anyone recommend a nice safe hotel in New Orleans Can anyone recommend a nice safe hotel in New Orleans.

03-20-2011, 08:25 AM	#2
Disney Doll DIS Security Matron Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Too far from WDW!! :( Posts: 27,697	We stayed at the Fairmont years ago when we were there...probably in the late 90's. Very nice, abutted the French Quarter so it was an easy wallk without being in the middle of the madness. It was an expensive hotel, but we had some kind of deal...I forget what now...so it was very affordable for us. __________________ Disney Doll Prepare your child for the path, not the path for your child. Stop telling your God how big the storm is. Instead, tell the storm how big your God is. It's time to put on your big girl panties and deal with it! Don't be so open-minded that your brains fall out. There's no pill that cures stupid. He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. ~~In loving memory of Teddy~~1994-2007~~

03-20-2011, 08:47 AM	#4
paintnolish You'd think a sniff in the general vicinity would be sufficient I mean, how much more can a dead guy do?!? I'm meh about "meh." Join Date: May 2006 Location: IL Posts: 5,528	We stayed in the Marriott on Canal. It was beautiful and the staff was extremely accomodating and helpful. I walked everywhere in the French Quarter (during the daylight) all by myself while DH was in meetings. I was absolutley fine! __________________ TR in Progress: Pop, Abraham Lincoln, and Talking to Strangers http://www.disboards.com/showthread....7#post34722197 DH Me DS (13) DD (12) Baby DS (1)

03-20-2011, 09:21 AM	#5
FQ fan Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maine Posts: 89	On our honeymoon DH and I stayed at Le Richelieu on Chartres St. It was very nice and quiet. We didn't hear any of the crazyness from Bourbon St but were still in the midst of the French Quarter. Good luck and have fun! __________________ Me & DH , DDx2 POFQ 9/2009, POFQ 9/2010, POR 8/2012 Last edited by FQ fan; 03-20-2011 at 09:21 AM. Reason: spelling

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03-20-2011, 08:25 AM	#3
disneymom2evie Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Orleans Posts: 96	Where at in New Orleans? French Quarter? CBD? DO NOT stay in the east! Stay far away from New Orleans East! If you're in the French Quarter, you'll be fine. Same as any other city, don't walk down dark alleys because you'll be on the next Criminal Minds episode.

03-20-2011, 09:31 AM	#7
DisneyGirl928 Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: University Park, FL Posts: 207	My DH and I stayed at the Omni Royal last June. We thought it was a beautiful hotel and in a perfect location for everything! __________________

03-20-2011, 09:44 AM	#8
cassiez76 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: new orleans Posts: 792	bienville house. it's right there on the edge of the quarter. http://www.bienvillehouse.com/ __________________ cassie 35, dan 35, mom to thomas, sushi and sylvester. 9/09 POP-thomas' 1st trip! 10/10 offsite: weston hills. 11/11 POP! 5/12 SSR for SWW, bringing home a little souvenir!

03-20-2011, 02:16 PM	#9
JVL1018 Forever Mickey's daughter I hate stickers on fruit, it skeeves me. If someone doesn't like it, tough noogies "Nakey Boy to the rescue!!!" Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Bergen County, NJ Posts: 5,730	I stayed at http://www.placedarmes.com/ a couple of years ago and it was great. Great location, nice rooms. __________________ Vicki in NJ DVC members since 1999

03-20-2011, 02:19 PM	#10
Planogirl I feel the nerd in me stirring already Oh well, let's look on the bright side If I hadn't been so wiped out I would have kissed my anesthesiologist Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Frisco,Texas Posts: 40,904	Check out the Monteleone. __________________ PG

03-20-2011, 02:38 PM	#11
snarlingcoyote I know people who live in really carpy school districts Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,775	Do what the Louisianan's do. Pick anything on Canal or in the French Quarter (but not on Bourbon unless you plan on partying the entire visit and don't mind noise 24/7) and look for bargains or style you want. Anything in that area is nice and caters to the tourists. Personally, I used to just get on kayak.com and look for price and free parking. Bad hotels just don't stay in business in New Orleans, so it's mostly price and what amenities you want. (Note:I live an hour away now, so it's not worth it for us anymore. We park at the WWII museum, get sandwiches at Cochon's Butcher, and walk down to the Quarter.) __________________ Our family: DH Me Our menagerie: "You can have your own opinions, but you can't have your own facts." - Unknown

03-20-2011, 03:46 PM	#12
bunkkinsmom No 9, so it's all good frankly I thought they were pretty goo Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2,605	I stayed at the JW Marriot once for a conference and it was nice. HOWEVER, do yourself a favor and have breakfast at a little place called "Mother's". I have no idea of the address. We walked there from the JW. Ask a local. "Mother's". You will thank me later __________________ INTERACTIVE DINING REPORT!!! Jan 2012! http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2865060 Childhood Trips: Every other year from age 4-14 offsiteAdultTrip:1995 offsiteFamily Trips: November 01 Coronado Springs (pre-kids): Jan 09 OKW Jan 10 OKW : Jan 11 OKW : Jan 12 POR: Jan 14??????

03-20-2011, 06:35 PM	#13
Gary M DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,692	We have visited New Orleans many times over the years. Mothers on Poydras St. is one of our favorite places to eat, but don't forget Cafe du Monde for breakfast. Some beignets, OJ and coffee is a great way to start the day. We have stayed at the Fairmont and Marriott on Canal Street. In the French Quarter we have been to The Omni Royal Orleans, Bourbon Orleans, Royal Sonesta, Place de Armes, Hotel Provincial, Inn On Bourbon, Historic French Market Inn and Hotel St. Marie. Our favorite hotel has been the Inn On Bourbon http://www.innonbourbon.com/ followed closely be The Omni Royal Orleans. If you stay at The Inn On Bourbon and want a quiet room, just get a room overlooking the inner courtyard. The rooms on Bourbon or Toulouse Sts. have balconies with entertaining views, but it will be very loud. The hotels in the French Quarter take a beating and you want a place that keeps them in good shape.

03-20-2011, 06:53 PM	#14
Holly Nothing left to do but smile, smile, smile. Drops not so subtle hints to the Tag Fairy that she likes green! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,695	I've stayed at Maison Dupuy and Royal Sonesta and would recommend them both. __________________

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