who's staying where and for how much

[Terry]

Let's do this again. Helpful info for others.

[Amy Winette]

Okie dokie, we're at Holiday Inn French Quarter Chateau Lemoyen (sp?), package with flights and hotel, ended up being about $140/night including all taxes and fees.

[Terry]

Radisson at airport 4/26 -5/7 for $50 per night. Priceline bid thru swag's website , 3 star hotel in airport area

[saturn]

We have booked through here ---

http://www.neworleansreservations.com/

Our little spot is $116 USD a night for 10 nights.

[Corona]

Kerlerec House 2 bedroom cottage $240 a night for 8 nights....pretty cool....www.kerlerechouse.com

[mightyradgumbo]

Kerlerec House 2 bedroom cottage $240 a night for 8 nights....pretty cool....www.kerlerechouse.com

Looks like some cool digs, Corona. Have you stayed there b4? I am trying to swap my timeshare right now and need a before and after hideout

[Corona]

nope but Scott has been fantastic to work with. A total doll. The entire complex is booked for both weekends, not sure about before and after fest. I like the feel of it for sure.

[chicagomike]

Lis we will be neighbors. Frenchman is within stumbling distance.

[Nipsey Russell]

staying at the Bourbon orleans $169 a night. Booked yesterday:)

[Amy Winette]

Looks like some cool digs, Corona. Have you stayed there b4? I am trying to swap my timeshare right now and need a before and after hideout

If you're able to exchange your timeshare for fest, you'll have to let me know how you did it Gumbo. RCI? I've tried every year and can never get an exchange in NOLA at fest time . . .

[Corona]

Lis we will be neighbors. Frenchman is within stumbling distance.
Cool! Where on Frenchmen you staying? Or are you staying at The Frenchmen Hotel?

[Corona]

staying at the Bourbon orleans $169 a night. Booked yesterday:)
That's not too bad a price, beautiful hotel and the location is fantastic!!!

[Fables of Faubus]

Kerlerec House 2 bedroom cottage $240 a night for 8 nights....pretty cool....www.kerlerechouse.com


Looks really sweet, corona! The place has such an interesting history, too. I always loved staying in the FM, starting in the early '90s, but haven't done so since about 1996. It's really a great area! And that's a great price, too, I think.

[mwgirlonherown]

Saturn,

I just checked out the link you attached and what a wonderful resource. I may have to try it in the future. I'm already booked for ten days at the Biscuit Palace.

Has anyone stayed there before? Location and rooms look great. I usually stay at chain hotels but would like to try something different this fest.

[swag]

Saturn,

I just checked out the link you attached and what a wonderful resource. I may have to try it in the future. I'm already booked for ten days at the Biscuit Palace.

Has anyone stayed there before? Location and rooms look great. I usually stay at chain hotels but would like to try something different this fest.

I've stayed with the, but not for Fest. No complaints.

[Corona]

I think it's a great deal because it's 2 bedrooms and a loft, a kitchen, bathroom,living room/dining room with futon couch, courtyard and hottub. Can't wait!! Wahoooo

[t.o..fester]

I think it's a great deal because it's 2 bedrooms and a loft, a kitchen, bathroom,living room/dining room with futon couch, courtyard and hottub. Can't wait!! Wahoooo

Any visitors allowed in the tub.

[Amy Winette]

Any visitors allowed in the tub.

Dibs! I've already got dibs on the tub! Heh heh heh :)

One of these years I need to get my own place with a hot tub, eh?

[Corona]

Dibs! I've already got dibs on the tub! Heh heh heh :)

One of these years I need to get my own place with a hot tub, eh?
roflmao....of course visitors allowed....we have to share the tub with others at the house though. As long as it's kept clean we'll be good to go. Last year's tub got n-a-s-t-y! Couldn't have been our fest feet everyday. I think this year we'll put a little washtub in front of the tub for our dirty footsies...specially me, Amy and Nince :)

[ozzie]

roflmao....of course visitors allowed....we have to share the tub with others at the house though. As long as it's kept clean we'll be good to go. Last year's tub got n-a-s-t-y! Couldn't have been our fest feet everyday. I think this year we'll put a little washtub in front of the tub for our dirty footsies...specially me, Amy and Nince :)

Those 'others' won't stand a chance! Enjoy the tub :D

hjk

[chicagomike]

Lis I stay at a B and B on the corner of Chartres and Esplanade a few doors down fron Checkpoint Charlies.

[Corona]

Good point Oz ;)
Mike, that's a great location....yummmmm, late night cheeseburgers!

[Amy Winette]

roflmao....of course visitors allowed....we have to share the tub with others at the house though. As long as it's kept clean we'll be good to go. Last year's tub got n-a-s-t-y! Couldn't have been our fest feet everyday. I think this year we'll put a little washtub in front of the tub for our dirty footsies...specially me, Amy and Nince :)

Noooo, I can't imagine that our fest feet got the tub dirty, impossible ;)

[funkkjunkie]

Terry, FYI, your other where's everyone staying thread was still here. It had just fallen off the first page. On this board, you can go peruse the other pages and bump the threads you wanna see at the top. :cool:

[Terry]

Terry, FYI, your other where's everyone staying thread was still here. It had just fallen off the first page. On this board, you can go peruse the other pages and bump the threads you wanna see at the top. :cool:

Thanks. Still learning the ways of new board, but really like it.

[funkkjunkie]

:cool:

[grisgris]

I got a creole cottage through the same people Saturn went through. $105 a night April 26th thru May 8th.

[saturn]

I got a creole cottage through the same people Saturn went through. $105 a night April 26th thru May 8th.

Very cool -- where is it?

[grisgris]

Governor Nichols & Bourbon.

[saturn]

Just a couple short blocks away from Greg and me. :)

[grisgris]

OK I can find you a cab if I find you two sittin on a bench in front of Irene's again. Or I can just buy you more Martini's.;)

[grisgris]

Forget the martini's, lets drink monsoons & ride bikes. :eek:

[Amy Winette]

Forget the martini's, lets drink monsoons & ride bikes. :eek:


That sounds a little dangerous ;)

[grisgris]

Not dangerous we will use tricycles. :eek:

[Amy Winette]

Okay, then I'm in :)

[mrSteve]

Do they make an extra large tricycle?

[mightyradgumbo]

Forget the martini's, lets drink monsoons & ride bikes. :eek:

I ain't doin' nothin' monsoon-related next time I am down in NOLA :o, including walking.
Never mind riding bikes, trikes or not hehehe

[Amyloves...]

I ain't doin' nothin' monsoon-related next time I am down in NOLA :o, including walking.
Never mind riding bikes, trikes or not heheheNot a bad idea! (amyloves says with authority after seeing Sir Gumbo on his "monsoon night")

[Stella Blue]

Just booked the Best Western, 500 St. Charles Ave., $116 a night for eight nights, starting Sunday, April 29. Seemed like a good deal at a good price though Orbitz; it's possible to cancel up to three days before and pay only a $25 fee, which is incredibly reasonable, but we are intending to stay with this pick. Anyone ever stay there?

[glinda]

Not dangerous we will use tricycles. :eek:
Heeheee some of you may be too young to remember but I got this image from Laugh In of somebody (Henry Gibson?) riding a tricylce and flat out tipping over sideways. He did it often!

[Corona]

I ain't doin' nothin' monsoon-related next time I am down in NOLA :o, including walking.
Never mind riding bikes, trikes or not hehehe
hee hee...that was too funny....walking and shopping is NOT good one you've just been hit by a couple of monsoons ;)

[festivalgirl]

Saint Ann Marie Antoinette French Quarter - Average $129/night

They have a 3 payment plan if you need.

[glinda]

My krewe of 12 will have the entire house - a B&B near Esplanade & Dauphine. (Sounds like a bunch of us in that area). We will have the kitchen, living & dining rooms, backyard, pool & hot tub, with breakfast, for about $190 per room. Not cheap, but a wonderful retreat for chillin after fest. But VERY challenging to get anyone outta there after a day of festing! Last year we ordered in from Zydecue - mmmmm. And Port of Call is 1/2 block away.

They are booked up for fest every year. Another group 1st weekend and ours 2nd. Probly just me daze between!

[Festaholic]

Saint Ann Marie Antoinette French Quarter - Average $129/night

They have a 3 payment plan if you need.

That's a great rate. I checked their site and some other travel sites and the cheapest I get is $205 a night. Do you have a discount code?

[Corona]

glinda, that sounds fantastic! We're gonna be close by :)

[Amyloves...]

Glinda....if you're there in the daze between, make sure you get a ticket for the "patry"!

[funkkjunkie]

Cool, festivalgirl. have you stayed there before? or anyone else?

[Blitzzzzz]

Maybe someone more talented than I could throw together one of those group things that create a map?:cool:

[glinda]

Glinda....if you're there in the daze between, make sure you get a ticket for the "patry"!
Yep, amy, I'm hoping to get to the patry this year for the first time!

[ohio]

Maybe someone more talented than I could throw together one of those group things that create a map?:cool:
just go to FRAPPR (http://www.frappr.com/) and start one up. By design, all individuals have to enter themselves.

[NYMAMA]

We are staying at Place D'Arms (B&B averages to about $190 a night)) on St Ann right on Jackson Sq.. We love B&Bs and have stayed there befor it is realy nice. They have a pool which is realy great for a quick dip after a day of festin and b4 a night of partying (spotted cat and Donnas' two of my fave spots). How do I get a ticket for the party and which of the daze inbetwenn do you have it?

[NYMAMA]

We are staying at Place D'Arms (B&B averages to about $190 a night)) on St Ann right on Jackson Sq.. We love B&Bs and have stayed there befor it is realy nice. They have a pool wich is realy great for a quick dip after a day of festin and b4 a night of partying (spotted cat one of my fave spots). How do I get a ticket for the party and whic of the daze inbetween do you have it?

[NYMAMA]

sorry did it twice.

[Corona]

We just started the initial planning for the patry and we'll post more when we have the plan done for tix etc. okay? It will be announced on here when we're ready to launch so hang tight :)

[NYMAMA]

thanks

[ohio]

We are staying at Place D'Arms (B&B averages to about $190 a night)) on St Ann right on Jackson Sq.. We love B&Bs and have stayed there befor it is realy nice. They have a pool wich is realy great for a quick dip after a day of festin and b4 a night of partying (spotted cat one of my fave spots). How do I get a ticket for the party and whic of the daze inbetween do you have it?
Always on Tuesdaze.

[Corona]

oops, missed that part of the question...thanks Ohio!

[Jada]

Hotel Royal in the FQ for 10 nights. Got a great deal...$79 weekdays and $99 weekends.

[Jada]

Just booked the Best Western, 500 St. Charles Ave., $116 a night for eight nights, starting Sunday, April 29. Seemed like a good deal at a good price though Orbitz; it's possible to cancel up to three days before and pay only a $25 fee, which is incredibly reasonable, but we are intending to stay with this pick. Anyone ever stay there?

I stayed there about 4 years ago and it was nice and clean...nothing too special but the location is great. 1 block from Lafayette Square too. I love Wednesdays @ Da Square. :)

[mymecca]

forget the nightly rate...and it changes nightly due to holiday/# of guests....i got two places 'cause i didn't move fast enough to arrange both weekends at my friend's...not as a cheap out, just why not give you friends the money as opposed to a chain...

balcony guest house on royal first thur to sun...move over to a friend's b&b around the corner...for mon-tues after...really like stayin' there...nevah a consideration pre-thang...but maybe she should get a larger showcase for the easy time and i'll rent more during off times, when it's harder....thought i'd found my jazzfest house, but maybe i should share the spot...anyway...whole enchilada and can't wait...

[NeenAtlanta]

Hotel Royal in the FQ for 10 nights. Got a great deal...$79 weekdays and $99 weekends.

Jada, that is a great rate. How did you get it? Through priceline?

[Jada]

Jada, that is a great rate. How did you get it? Through priceline?

Another Threadhead friend of mine turned me on to it and we both booked directly thru the hotel.

[funkkjunkie]

It's the one i told you about a couple weeks ago, neen.

[mdfest]

whats the consensus- are there going to be great priceline rates again, or are they old news? Anyone want a roommate!

[ohio]

whats the consensus- are there going to be great priceline rates again, or are they old news? Anyone want a roommate!
Up in the air. If you check Swag's travel section, '06 was nothing like '05 in terms of price and numbers of deals found. When is the Hyatt reopening? I bet that huge amount of extra rooms opening will beget some deals. The new Harah's hotel has opened....only $848/night during Fest. Hey, that's a 430 sq ft room, and that includes taxes :eek:

[PaulC]

Up in the air. If you check Swag's travel section, '06 was nothing like '05 in terms of price and numbers of deals found. When is the Hyatt reopening? \:

The Hyatt was the priceline king... for the two years prior to last,.. we secured those digs for $50-55/night...Last year the Sheraton accepted $75/night for the first weekend and then on to the St. Louis,.. $50 for the middle daze...

I don't think they can sell all the rooms in town,.. there are always openings to catch last minute... Life never stops happenin',.. even during fest... some peeps will always have to cancel...

Any conventions in town during fest this year???.... the nightly rates mentioned so far don't seem to indicate so...

[festivalgirl]

That's a great rate. I checked their site and some other travel sites and the cheapest I get is $205 a night. Do you have a discount code?

No. I think I just booked early enough. It currently averages 192.00 for 5/1 - 5/7 on Bookit.com. Just keep trying!!!

[NeenAtlanta]

It's the one i told you about a couple weeks ago, neen.

Ahh, thanks KK. Did you go ahead and book one for yourself? I definitely need to pin Joe down one way or another before new years.

[swag]

Up in the air. If you check Swag's travel section, '06 was nothing like '05 in terms of price and numbers of deals found. When is the Hyatt reopening? I bet that huge amount of extra rooms opening will beget some deals. The new Harah's hotel has opened....only $848/night during Fest. Hey, that's a 430 sq ft room, and that includes taxes :eek:

Hyatt web site now says "The Hyatt Regency New Orleans anticipates accepting reservations for Fall 2007 this January. "

[funkkjunkie]

Just booked hotel royal-half online and half with the hotel. AVg of $112 a night plus parking. Great cancellation policy in case something better comes along. Just 8 blocks to LMF! I'm happy! Check your e, neen.

[Frosty]

Staying with friends in Destrehan for free again. Although, we did spend $20 at CVS on lawn chairs which we left with them last year. Figured they could use them after we were done with them since their old ones were in a trash heap somewhere in Chalmette.

This is a friendship that arose out of going down there to do relief work and it amazes me how rewarding that experience has been. The whole point was to go down there to give and instead, I have been given much more including friendship, hospitality and wonderful experiences. I'm not one to get preachy about this kind of thing but I am amazed at the rewards for "lending a hand". I wonder if the people who are too busy pointing there fingers at the government or the victims get the same feeling?

[pigman03]

Saturn,

I just checked out the link you attached and what a wonderful resource. I may have to try it in the future. I'm already booked for ten days at the Biscuit Palace.

Has anyone stayed there before? Location and rooms look great. I usually stay at chain hotels but would like to try something different this fest.

We have stayed at the BP three times. We are booked again there for second weekend this year. It IS in a great location. The best Hurricanes in town are across the street at LaFittes blacksmith. A great, but slow, diner across the street too.
We are on the top floor apartment. Hopefully we will meet!

[mwgirlonherown]

We have stayed at the BP three times. We are booked again there for second weekend this year. It IS in a great location. The best Hurricanes in town are across the street at LaFittes blacksmith. A great, but slow, diner across the street too.
We are on the top floor apartment. Hopefully we will meet!

Hi Pigman,

Great to hear. The Biscuit was originally booked when I first inquired and Clayton was nice enough to contact me after one of his regulars decided to attend the FQF instead of Jazz Fest.

I'm in one of the mini suites. We will definitely meet up and the first ones on me.

Happy Holidays. Our high holy days of obligation aren't that far off...125 days or so.

Cheers!

[mangoon]

Holiday Inn-Chateau lemoyne. 185 avg for 12 nights. It's on Dauphine and Bienville. Our 3rd time staying there and definately give it a big thumbs up.

[kindbits]

Hey all..... first time jumping on the board here. :) Anyhow, this will be the second fest that my wife and I have made it to, can't wait to be back. We are at the Doubletree across the street from the casino. $39/weeknight and $129/weekend, but that is because the wife works for Hilton.

[festfreak]

You Bast**ds!...I can't go because we are having our 3rd child on4/20 (I know, ironic, eh?)...[fingers in ears] Bwawawawawawa...I can't hear any of this...there is no Jazz Fest next year...I am not missing any good live music...Bwawawawawa...I can't hear you! (Have a killer time everyone!)

[Amy Winette]

Holiday Inn-Chateau lemoyne. 185 avg for 12 nights. It's on Dauphine and Bienville. Our 3rd time staying there and definately give it a big thumbs up.

We're staying there too!

[Amy Winette]

You Bast**ds!...I can't go because we are having our 3rd child on4/20 (I know, ironic, eh?)...[fingers in ears] Bwawawawawawa...I can't hear any of this...there is no Jazz Fest next year...I am not missing any good live music...Bwawawawawa...I can't hear you! (Have a killer time everyone!)


Well shoot, the baby will be born by fest time, why not just come and bring him along? :)

[Amyloves...]

Welcome kindbits.....excellent that you can get such a good deal! Stay here and play with us...it will make your waiting-for-the-fest time go a lot faster.

[kindbits]

Thanks Amyloves....... I'd love to stay and play, anything that will make the time fly by and the fest get here quicker is alright with me!

[pigman03]

63 steps to the top floor of the BP. After a long day at the fest, we may need to stop on the way up for a little socializing!!
we are counting the days, too. First time using this forum but we are hopeful to meet others.

[funkkjunkie]

pigman, welcome. You are officially a threadhead. all it took was reading these threads. And no worries about meeting others. The threadheads gather once daily at the fest behind Ms. Lena's zulu beer tent to say happy fest and to share lagniappes-times to be announced later. There are also groups who set up camp at the two bigger stages and a couple of smaller stages. Wooohooo. I'm getting pumped just thinking about it.

[Corona]

63 steps to the top floor of the BP. After a long day at the fest, we may need to stop on the way up for a little socializing!!
we are counting the days, too. First time using this forum but we are hopeful to meet others.
Hey Pigman, that won't be too hard. Like funkkjunkie said....just drop by Ms. Lena's beer booth for a beer. We'll hook ya up with the details okay? Welcome :)

[mangoon]

Bump for pvlas.

[NeenAtlanta]

Hi KK - check your email when you get a moment.

[mwgirlonherown]

63 steps to the top floor of the BP. After a long day at the fest, we may need to stop on the way up for a little socializing!!
we are counting the days, too. First time using this forum but we are hopeful to meet others.

Pigman,

That's quite a climb. I think you need to start training immediately by lifting a couple of 16 ounce, long neck weights.

I have a friend who is a cultural anthopologist. She just finished a book that argues that "community" is not dead, just redefined. I have to say Threadheads support that idea. I have never found such a friendly, helpful, joyous bunch of folks than the people that participate on this forum.

[Corona]

Pigman,

That's quite a climb. I think you need to start training immediately by lifting a couple of 16 ounce, long neck weights.

I have a friend who is a cultural anthopologist. She just finished a book that argues that "community" is not dead, just refined. I have to say Threadheads support that idea. I have never found such a friendly, helpful, joyous bunch of folks than the people that participate on this forum.
awww shucks girl...:)

[funkkjunkie]

Joyous is a good way to describe all things fest. We just want to share the joy.

[Amy Winette]

Pigman,

That's quite a climb. I think you need to start training immediately by lifting a couple of 16 ounce, long neck weights.

I have a friend who is a cultural anthopologist. She just finished a book that argues that "community" is not dead, just refined. I have to say Threadheads support that idea. I have never found such a friendly, helpful, joyous bunch of folks than the people that participate on this forum.

Community is definitely not dead here! :)