New Orleans Hotel / Cruise Packages .... my list

i just spent wayyyy too much time on this so i thought i'd share :)

what we are looking for is a precruise hotel primarily for parking (parking for our 5 night cruise would be $80)

this info is from two websites

New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau

http://www.neworleanscvb.com/static/index.cfm/contentID/505/sectionID/1/subsectionID/0

and the hotel address & ratings i found on Tripadvisor

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels

now i just have to decide which hotel :eek:;):D

Courtyard New Orleans Convention Center

300 Julia Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

TripAdvisor Popularity Index

78 of 153 hotels in New Orleans

• Rates from $79.00

• Complimentary parking up to 5 days

Book cruise packages online:

Courtyard New Orleans Convention Center

Contact: Matthew Whipple

Code: QZR

Phone: 800-228-9290

Drury Inn & Suites - Downtown New Orleans

820 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70112-1016

TripAdvisor Popularity Index

#3 of 153 hotels in New Orleans

• $94.49 and up

• 4 Blocks to French Quarter, Harrah's Casino, WWII Museum, Restaurants

• A total charge of $35.00 for parking up to 6 nights

• Free Hot American Breakfast

• Free Evening Cocktails and Snacks

• Free Wireless Internet, local calls with voice mail, 1-hour long distance calls

• Rooftop Pool and Spa / Fitness Center / Business Center

• Must present cruise voucher at check in - based on availability

• http://www.druryhotels.com/properties/neworleans.cfm

Contact: For Group Reservations - 504-529-7800

Contact: For Individual Reservations - 504-529-7800

Code: Ask for NOLACRUISE #307865

Holiday Inn Downtown Superdome

330 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70112

TripAdvisor Popularity Index

#62 of 153 hotels in New Orleans

Rates starting at $99.00 SINGLE/DOUBLE (Occupancy)

Plus Tax Per Night (10% Commissionable)

IKOTHCRZ Package includes:

• Full American Breakfast for Two

• Free Transportation to the Cruise Ship Terminal

• $5.00 per Night Parking, plus tax, in our covered Parking Garage

Contact: For Group Reservations 504-581-1600, ext. 4200

Contact: Hotel Reservations for Individual Reservations - 1-800-535-7830

Ask for Reservations Code: IKOTHCRZ

Valid Until September 30, 2010

IPGJM Package includes:

• Free Parking for length of Cruise

• Free Transportation to the Cruise Ship Terminal

• Complimentary Coffee and Tea each Morning

Contact: For Group Reservations 504-581-1600, ext. 4200

Ask for Reservations Code: IPGJM

Cruise documents must be presented upon check in. Offers good through 2011, based on availability, excluding special events, advanced reservations required.

Loews New Orleans Hotel

300 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70130

TripAdvisor Popularity Index

#16 of 153 hotels in New Orleans

Ranked #19 for business in New Orleans

• COMPLIMENTARY parking for up to 5 days

• Rates from $109

• Guests must show copy of cruise itinerary at check in

• Book Cruise Vacations on-line at

http://www.loewshotels.com/en/Hotels/New-Orleans-Hotel/Promotions/Cruise.aspx

• 4 Diamond Hotel located within blocks of cruise terminals

• Steps to French Quarter, Harrah's Casino, Riverwalk and Arts District

Contact: Lisa Scollo

Code: 3176263 or Ask for CRUISE PACKAGE

Reservations: 1-866-211-6411

Maison St. Charles Hotel Quality Inn & Suites

1319 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130

TripAdvisor Popularity Index

#34 of 153 hotels in New Orleans

• $139.00 per night (10% Commissionable)

• Single / Double Occupancy

• Complimentary Parking while on cruise and throughout your stay

Contact: Luisa Brens

Code: BON VOYAGE

Phone: 504-620-5466

New Orleans Marriott at the Convention Center

859 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130

TripAdvisor Popularity Index

#50 of 153 hotels in New Orleans

• Rates from $109.00

• Complimentary parking up to 5 days

Book cruise packages online:

New Orleans Marriott at the Convention Center

Contact: Matthew Whipple

Code: QZR

Phone: 800-228-9290

Renaissance Arts Hotel

700 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70130

TripAdvisor Popularity Index

#8 of 153 hotels in New Orleans

• Rates from $109.00

• Complimentary parking up to 5 days

Book cruise packages online:

Renaissance Arts Hotel

Contact: Matthew Whipple

Code: QZR

Reservations: 800-228-9290

Renaissance Pere Marquette Hotel

817 Common Street, New Orleans, LA 70112

TripAdvisor Popularity Index

#39 of 153 hotels in New Orleans

• Rates from $109.00

• Complimentary parking up to 5 days

Book cruise packages online:

Renaissance Pere Marquette Hotel

Contact: Matthew Whipple

Code: QZR

Reservations: 800-228-9290

Sheraton New Orleans

500 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

TripAdvisor Popularity Index

#83 of 153 hotels in New Orleans

• $99.00/night plus tax (single/double occupancy)

• Bon Voyage Cruise Gift Bag

• Complimentary covered parking while on cruise

• Complimentary airport shuttle (based on availability)

• Transportation to and from cruise terminal for a small fee (based on availability)

Hotel Amenities and Features:

• Hedges Bar and Grill serving American and Cajun Cuisine, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner

• Complimentary Rooftop Lap Pool, Fitness Center & 24 hr Business Center

• Surronded by superb shopping, local area entertainment and area attractions

• Centrally located between the Louis Armstrong International Airport, downtown, the famous French Quarter and Garden District

Code: Cruise New Orleans

Reservations: 504-837-6707

Exp: 6/2011

Thanks for the info. I got on this board to look for NOLA park and cruise hotel info. I'm looking for a Hilton property (Hilton, Hampton, Embassy Suites, Doubletree, etc). I'm also looking for VERY SAFE ~ would NOT want my car stolen or vandalized. Any locals out there have suggestions??

the closest & best Hilton property would be Embassy Suites, in my option. but the parking rates are crazy high & the same is true for the Hilton in the Riverwalk. if you are leaving your car at the hotel i would suggest choosing one with a garage but honestly NOLA is no worse than any other city when it comes to auto break ins..as long as you don't leave anything valuable (navigation system / dvd player ..etc) out & park in a well lit lot / or garage i don't think you'll have any problems.

I Love You!!!

I was going to start a list for an upcoming Group cruise I am helping to plan... Most of our guests will be driving so this is very helpful..

Thanks Again!

I Love You!!!

 

I was going to start a list for an upcoming Group cruise I am helping to plan... Most of our guests will be driving so this is very helpful..

 

Thanks Again!

LOL i'm glad i to have saved you the work :)

here's a link to the port of nola, that'll probably come in handy too

http://www.portno.com/pno_pages/cargo_facilities_julia.htm

good luck with planning

Thanks so much for your list. I've been driving myself crazy looking and driving myself crazy trying to please everyone in our group (only 5 of us-2 rooms). I like Wyndham and do points through them. Two friends told me to look for Marriott because they get discounts there. The other two want to stay in the French Quarter. I just looked and the Chateau Bourbon (Wyndham Historic Hotel) offers one package for buy one room, get one half off. They also offer a park for $10/day bon voyage cruise package. I will call the hotel this weekend to see if the two can be combined and everyone will be happy....I hope.

We will be a group staying in NOLA cruising on NCL this January. DW and I have vacationed and cruised from NOLA many times. We are for the first time a small group (6) and not sure of the best way to do it. We are experienced to the area and know the problems with location, cabs and parking. Getting six from the airport, then after a 2 day stay in NOLA to the ship can be crazy expensive. Trying to see what is a good hotel/location suggestion.

I spent approx 3 hours calling most of the hotels on the list provided by the NOCVB offering cruise/hotel/parking packages. The rates provided were the "starting from" price and nearly all were higher for the time period we r going (Dep. Nov 13).Parking was usually only free for 5 days and an ave rate of 25.86 after that.

We decided to stay at the Maison St Charles post cruise--but because I booked on the Choice Hotels website ($84), we will have to pay for parking (17/nite).Even with that, it is still cheaper than the rate I was quoted by the hotel. Pre-cruise we r staying in Hammond for cheap at a nice place and will drive down the morning of the cruise and park in a garage that charges $8/nite and if u park for one week, u get one nite free. It has an entry gate requiring a code and is video monitored and provides a shuttle to/from the terminal.The website is www.airportparkinginc.com.

Hope this helps. :)

Thank you this will work for us too.

I spent approx 3 hours calling most of the hotels on the list provided by the NOCVB offering cruise/hotel/parking packages. The rates provided were the "starting from" price and nearly all were higher for the time period we r going (Dep. Nov 13).Parking was usually only free for 5 days and an ave rate of 25.86 after that.

 

We decided to stay at the Maison St Charles post cruise--but because I booked on the Choice Hotels website ($84), we will have to pay for parking (17/nite).Even with that, it is still cheaper than the rate I was quoted by the hotel. Pre-cruise we r staying in Hammond for cheap at a nice place and will drive down the morning of the cruise and park in a garage that charges $8/nite and if u park for one week, u get one nite free. It has an entry gate requiring a code and is video monitored and provides a shuttle to/from the terminal.The website is

 

www.airportparkinginc.com.

Hope this helps. :)

I spent approx 3 hours calling most of the hotels on the list provided by the NOCVB offering cruise/hotel/parking packages. The rates provided were the "starting from" price and nearly all were higher for the time period we r going (Dep. Nov 13).Parking was usually only free for 5 days and an ave rate of 25.86 after that. :)

I found the exact same thing. The one hotel, starting from $79, was $129 or $139 a night etc. Everything was $129 or $139 that I called on the list. The Holiday Inn Superdome did not have the $99 free parking special available.

I was thinking of recalling closer to the cruise, which is this Dec. We are booked at the Drury which says "snacks" above ... but they actually have a menu for each night ... more than just snacks Id say, perhaps their info was never updated as this changed around Feb of this year. We have hot wings and baked potatoes and lots of other things the night I will be there.

Prices for the hotels were much higher than shown on that site, so beware.

It has an entry gate requiring a code and is video monitored and provides a shuttle to/from the terminal.The website is www.airportparkinginc.com.

Hope this helps. :)

stubljumpr, when you return from your cruise could you post about your experience using this parking garage. Not sure when you cruise but we aren't going til 4/23/11.

TIA

Marg

thanks for this info, i've been going crazy figuring out where i was going to park.

I spent approx 3 hours calling most of the hotels on the list provided by the NOCVB offering cruise/hotel/parking packages. The rates provided were the "starting from" price and nearly all were higher for the time period we r going (Dep. Nov 13).Parking was usually only free for 5 days and an ave rate of 25.86 after that.

 

We decided to stay at the Maison St Charles post cruise--but because I booked on the Choice Hotels website ($84), we will have to pay for parking (17/nite).Even with that, it is still cheaper than the rate I was quoted by the hotel. Pre-cruise we r staying in Hammond for cheap at a nice place and will drive down the morning of the cruise and park in a garage that charges $8/nite and if u park for one week, u get one nite free. It has an entry gate requiring a code and is video monitored and provides a shuttle to/from the terminal.The website is www.airportparkinginc.com.

Hope this helps. :)

We booked our parking through Airport Parking for our November cruise. I'll report back but u can't beat the price w/ shuttle to port and back from the port. Thank you for the information. I love these boards.:D

We booked our parking through Airport Parking for our November cruise. I'll report back but u can't beat the price w/ shuttle to port and back from the port. Thank you for the information. I love these boards.:D

They will shuttle you to the port? I saw where it said 'terminal' and wondered if they'd just take you back and forth to the airport. :confused:

They will shuttle you to the port? I saw where it said 'terminal' and wondered if they'd just take you back and forth to the airport. :confused:

They ask you in the reservation.

They ask you in the reservation.

My mistake, I had clicked on the airport destination instead of the port. Thanks!

I too want to thank you for all the work you have done to provide us with this info! Its still crazy knowing where to stay since we are not familiar with NO. Where is it safe, where is it close to French Quarter....etc.....?? We are cruising Jan 31, 2011 and staying an extra 3 days pre-cruise in NO because we're getting married on the cruise. Lots to do, where to start and stop? lol Any suggestions are so appreciated! Can you tell Im in a headspin already??

I too want to thank you for all the work you have done to provide us with this info! Its still crazy knowing where to stay since we are not familiar with NO. Where is it safe, where is it close to French Quarter....etc.....?? We are cruising Jan 31, 2011 and staying an extra 3 days pre-cruise in NO because we're getting married on the cruise. Lots to do, where to start and stop? lol Any suggestions are so appreciated! Can you tell Im in a headspin already??

hello Kimmie,

We are going to Nola at the same time but we will be on the Spirit instead. We are staying 3 day pre-cruise also... great mind think alike :-)

I have bid on priceline to a 4* hotel in downtown because I wanted to be close to the action but not so much in the action that it would be difficult to sleep. I got Renaissance Pere Marquette for 72$ by night (by Marriott). I was very happy of the price. They also have a great at hotwire. They have a 4* hotel for 69$ right now and the amenities seem to be the sheraton (after many reading on betterbidding). If so, it's seem that a great deal. When I booked 2 weeks ago, the price was at 89$.

good luck!

WOW, Thank so much for the list. Planning for an Oct cruise. This is great!

I clicked on the site--looks very easy to reserve. Hopefully someone will chime in that they've done this. It does say there is a shuttle to and from the port.

Thanks for the list!! This helps a LOT :)

The Holiday Inn ( 124 Royal street) in the French Quarter offers free cruise parking also..Nice place..This will be our 3rd stay!! Close to everything,Walgreens, the aquarium, places to eat..Can you tell we had a great time! Can't wait to go back this fall!!:D

We have stayed at Drury for a couple of cruises and it was comfortable.

All of the hotels listed are "walking distance" to French Quarter if you don't mind walking.

You would have to get a cab to the port however.

Note: There are 3 hotels on your list that I would not recommend to family or friends. Courtyard & Suites, Holiday Inn Superdome and Lowes

wrong forum

Just checked with Drury and they no longer have cruise packages. That was indeed my favorite place to stay.