MissZiegfeld

Hi there--

Gearing up for my first trip to New Orleans! There are three of us, ages 18-22. Would like a hotel very close to Bourbon Street (we're here to have fun), with a balcony overlooking a street (not necessarily Bourbon, but we're more interested in people watching then we are in a room overlooking a courtyard.

Price range is under $300 per night. (we'll be there memorial day weekend, so I'm expecting rooms will cost a bit more)

thank you for any reccomendations! So far I'm leaning towards the Royal Sonesta.

Gekko

You can't go wrong with the Royal Sonesta, but be aware that only a small percentage of the rooms have balconies. Be sure to confirm upfront that your room will have what you want, and be prepared to pay a premium.

Enjoy N'awlins!

MissZiegfeld

thank you! Royal Sonesta has been my choice from the beginning, and yet I continue to research like crazy. that's half the fun of travel!

Wayne

I believe the Inn on Bourbon has balconies on the street. I know there are courtyard balconies. The price might be a bit better than the Royal Sonesta, and the likelihood of getting a balcony facing the street might be greater. But hurry. Good luck.

ccolor

Inn on Bourbon!! - but I agree with everybody that you'd better get moving since it's a holiday weekend. Good luck and have fun!

MissZiegfeld

Inn on Bourbon didn't have any rooms left at all with balconies, unfortunately.

I booked myself into Royal Sonesta--thanks!

can't wait for this trip. it's going to be a blast.

stormygirl

Has anyone stayed at the Omni? Do they have balconies? I know they have a roof top pool which looks awesome!

RJNAO

I'll be there the same weekend. Sorry to jump in but ... can anyone tell me the big difference in the Royal Sonesta and Chateau Sonesta. The royal is on my list as well.

R

RJNAO

PS MissZiegfeld, when your doing all the people watching from your balcony... look for me... i'll be the one stagering around drunk

MissZiegfeld

LOL rjnao--ill throw ya some beads!