I'm sure Metafilter will be able to recommend a clean place, reasonably priced.
September 17, 2010 5:33 PM Subscribe
Where is a good, inexpensive place for a spur of the moment trip to New Orleans this Saturday?
I'm making a solo trip to New Orleans tomorrow and I need to find a relatively inexpensive hotel/motel, preferably some place within easy walking distance of a good part of town to get inebriated in. So that's what I need, a clean place, reasonably priced.
Oh, and does anyone know if Alex Chilton is buried in New Orleans?
I'm making a solo trip to New Orleans tomorrow and I need to find a relatively inexpensive hotel/motel, preferably some place within easy walking distance of a good part of town to get inebriated in. So that's what I need, a clean place, reasonably priced.
Oh, and does anyone know if Alex Chilton is buried in New Orleans?
Response by poster: That looks promising, thanks. How does it compare to the Ambassador (which was the same price and also sounded nice)? It's been over a decade since I've been to New Orleans, so I don't know what anything is like down there now.
posted by HSWilson at 7:18 PM on September 17, 2010
posted by HSWilson at 7:18 PM on September 17, 2010
Best answer: I've stayed at the Ambassador several times--it's closer to the Quarter than the Lee Circle place and overall not a bad choice.
It's very safe, nice and clean but....some of the rooms don't have windows to the outside. Think of a big tall box with the hallway circling the perimeter, your room may be on the interior.
That didn't bother my friend and me at all; we were seeking sanctuary after weathering a self-imposed storm in the FQ.
What did bother us--in the early morning hours, like 3, 4 or 5 am, something that sounded like bowling began directly above our room. We laughed, each guessing what in the 'ell it was; we never ask but we did sleep in.
I recall thinking they might have a cooking kitchen (w/ dumb waiter to the entry level restaurant), right now I kinda wish I'd asked. Enjoy your trip!
posted by Twist at 8:03 PM on September 17, 2010
It's very safe, nice and clean but....some of the rooms don't have windows to the outside. Think of a big tall box with the hallway circling the perimeter, your room may be on the interior.
That didn't bother my friend and me at all; we were seeking sanctuary after weathering a self-imposed storm in the FQ.
What did bother us--in the early morning hours, like 3, 4 or 5 am, something that sounded like bowling began directly above our room. We laughed, each guessing what in the 'ell it was; we never ask but we did sleep in.
I recall thinking they might have a cooking kitchen (w/ dumb waiter to the entry level restaurant), right now I kinda wish I'd asked. Enjoy your trip!
posted by Twist at 8:03 PM on September 17, 2010
Best answer: You probably want to stay in the French Quarter, Warehouse District/CBD, or on St. Charles Ave in the Garden District. I did a quick Kayak search and all the places that come in under 75 look decent. Just make sure you stay IN New Orleans (not "5 minutes away" in the suburbs).
posted by radioamy at 8:19 PM on September 17, 2010
posted by radioamy at 8:19 PM on September 17, 2010
Best answer: I think the Prytania Park Hotel is one of the best deals in NOLA. It's in the upper garden district a block off of St. Charles. It's not right by the French Quarter, but the St. Charles street car will take you there, and there are also several bars within walking distance. I've stayed there myself and it's attractive, quiet, friendly, and safe.
posted by unsub at 9:05 PM on September 17, 2010
posted by unsub at 9:05 PM on September 17, 2010
Best answer: You want to be in the quarter or very close to it. I stayed at the Queen & Crescent. It's not as nice as it looks on their website, but it's only a block or two from the quarter, a safe walk, and the price is right.
posted by TurkishGolds at 9:08 PM on September 17, 2010
posted by TurkishGolds at 9:08 PM on September 17, 2010
I've never been a fan of "Country Inn and Suites" but their Tripadvisor reviews were great a year ago. Got a super deal and it was a very nice and convenient property, in the quarter.
posted by cyndigo at 11:15 PM on September 17, 2010
posted by cyndigo at 11:15 PM on September 17, 2010
Best answer: I think Alex Chilton is laid to rest in Memphis; I know they had a services there rather than here.
posted by CheeseLouise at 7:56 AM on September 18, 2010
posted by CheeseLouise at 7:56 AM on September 18, 2010
Response by poster: Thanks to everyone. Haven't made up my mind yet, but I'll probably end up marking everyone as best answer.
posted by HSWilson at 8:05 AM on September 18, 2010
posted by HSWilson at 8:05 AM on September 18, 2010
Response by poster: CheeseLouise: "I think Alex Chilton is laid to rest in Memphis; I know they had a services there rather than here."
Thank you. I didn't see this comment when I posted earlier.
Also, any of you New Orleans folks want to have a drink tonight?
posted by HSWilson at 11:38 AM on September 18, 2010
Thank you. I didn't see this comment when I posted earlier.
Also, any of you New Orleans folks want to have a drink tonight?
posted by HSWilson at 11:38 AM on September 18, 2010
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posted by HSWilson at 5:44 PM on September 17, 2010