Armstrong Airport

what is the best hotel to stay in for Mardi Gras in New Orleans?

I would like something close to the parade route that is fun and not crazy expensive

Public Comments

1. i heard the super dome is nice.
2. the hiltons
3. The Royal Sonesta ...but it is very hard to get a room.
4. The one that has vacancy.
5. The Ramada on Bourbon is a good option. It's smack in the middle of all of the action and has a ton of balconies that are relatively affordable (at least by Mardi Gras standards). Ususally they book up several years in advance, but they may have availability for 2007 since folks aren't really visiting New Orleans right now. You're probably looking between $200 and $300 a night. But anything on the parade route during Mardi Gras is going to be about that much.
6. It's a small town, so even if you stay downtown, it's a short walk of a few blocks. If you want to sleep at all, stay downtown at Le Pavilion or the Sheraton; you can get a room at the Sheraton for about $100 on Hotwire, I have. The Moteleone is a great hotel, in the French Quarter. Otherwise, use Priceline or Hotwire and let them pick it for you; it's cheaper that way.
7. The Inn on Bourbon and the Hotel Montleone are great places to stay. If you go to neworleansonline.com they give special discounts on French Quarter hotels. I hope you can find a reservation this late in the game! Good luck!