Places to stay in NO

[buckeye12]

We will be visiting NO for the first time on 2/24/06 for two nights. Mardi Gras will be going on at this time does anyone have any suggestions on where to stay. We were thinking about the Quality Inn on St. Charles Ave. But do they offer shuttle service from the airport or from the cruise port? Another ? is there a wal-mart or grocery store close to that hotel or close to the cruise port we were wanting to pick up some sodas and water for the cruise. One last ? we were wanting to go on a haunted tour or something of that sorts, will that be possible with the mardi gras madness, and if its possible can someone name a good tour.
Thanks,
Tiffany

[Micktooth]

You should find some good info already posted on this board. Just use the search function. If you are staying on St. Charles Ave. remember that almost every parade goes down St. Charles and if you want to get out and about, you might have a tough time of it.

[wwinfl91]

Here are some good NO links. If you are going to be there during Mardi Gras everything will be cost more and everything will be crowded. But you will also have a chance to experience Mardi Gras.

Here are some links that may help you.

http://www.nola.com/

http://www.frenchquarter.com/

http://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/

http://www.neworleansonline.com/

http://www.airportshuttleneworleans.com/

http://www.hauntedhistorytours.com/

http://www.portno.com/default.asp

http://www.bestofneworleans.com/

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g...Vacations.html

Have a great next cruise.

[buckeye12]

Thanks I'll check out the websites.