abcmom123 Posted July 15, 2017 #1 Share Posted July 15, 2017 We are cruising out of New Orleans on NCL. We depart March 25 and are looking for a hotel for the night of the 24th. I have been trying to find a decent hotel close to port for a reasonable price. I keep getting "sold out for your dates" messages from individual hotel sites. One booking website says New Orleans is 62% booked for my dates. I have tried looking to see if there is a large convention or something that would account for the bump in price and availability. It is after Mardi Gras so I was hoping that I wouldn't have to pay top dollar (it is a weekend night so I do anticipate additional $ for that) I have a reservation ($400 @ Hilton Riverside) but it is more than I want to spend. Was hoping someone local might have some insight as to whether or not there is hope for a drop in price/improved inventory or if I should resign myself and fork over my Hilton Honors points. Thanks in advance for any assistance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Wildcatllamas Posted July 16, 2017 #2 Share Posted July 16, 2017 I just checked the Drury Inn and they have rooms available. Came in at $249 for a king room. Drury is about 8 blocks from the port. Some times it pays to use a booking site to see what is in the area you are going to and then checking on the hotel websites themselves. I am doing the same cruise on the 25th of February and want to stay at the Hilton Riverside. Several sites were showing sold out but their site I was able to get a river view for $305. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted July 17, 2017 #3 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Sign-up during pre-registration to lock-in 2017 pricing for Global Surgical Conference & Expo 2018, coming to New Orleans, LA, March 24-28, 2018. https://www.aorn.org/surgicalexpo/information-and-schedule Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted July 17, 2017 #4 Share Posted July 17, 2017 If you aren't opposed to Hotwire, check them out. If you need two beds be sure to search for 2 adults and 2 children. The 3* hotel in the in the warehouse district for $150 should be Staybridge Suites which is just a couple blocks from Hilton Riverside. They also have free breakfast. I think you'll find the 3.5* in the warehouse district for $160 to be the Hyatt Place convention center which is about as close to the port as you can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted July 17, 2017 #5 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I guess I should throw this option out there as well...if you want to stay at Hilton Riverside but just save money. It's on Hotwire for $261 as the 4* hotel with 90% recommendation in the French Quarter-Mississippi River area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcmom123 Posted July 31, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Thank you all for the info! I appreciate the help wildcatllamas and saint greg. I think we are going to stick with the Hilton Riverside and use our points.....can't beat $0! Looking forward to our first time on NOLA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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