Holiday Inn New Orleans - Chateau LeMoyne

[hogan20a]

So I was playing around on Hotwire last night and I got a 3 star, boutique in the french quarter for $110 a night (taxes, fees and insurance included - $96 was the hotwire price). Now I did some research and I convinced myself they were talking about the Hotel St Marie, which looked like a nice place and a nice price.

Instead I got Holiday Inn New Orleans - Chateau LeMoyne. I've read some reviews and I'm not feeling too good about what I got. I then went to their site and it looks like their rates are about $130 a night, so I didn't even get that great of a deal. I'm kinda pissed b/c orbitz has them listed at $200 a night for the same dates. So I've got my hotel for the full 10 days, but I'm not very excited about it. Anyone got anything to make me feel better about this? Or is the hotel not that great.

Adam

[chicagomike]

It is not a bad place at all. Its been quite a few years since I stayed there but I had no complaints.

[Amy Winette]

We're staying there! I haven't stayed there before but it looked alright to me. My friend stayed there last year and LOVED it, plus the location is super convenient. I know someone else on the board is staying there too (hmm, somewhere on one of the other threads, run a search mabye). We'll bring wine for a nightly wine tasting, how about that?? :p Plus we're pretty fun, there will be a patry going on every night! :)

[funkkjunkie]

Man, you're in the quarter, you saved about $35 a night, you're 4 blocks from Louisiana Music Factory AND you're going to the jazzfest for the whole enchilada!

[ozzie]

Plus we're pretty fun, there will be a patry going on every night! :)

Mistress of the understatement! :D

[Amy Winette]

I try not to scare people right away ya know ;)

[mangoon]

This year will be our third time staying there Hogan. Great little place . Rooms are a nice size. Pool area and pool absolutely kicks ass. Bar makes a mean pina colada. Front desk staff never impressed me much but the rest of the staff have always been great. Out of the 5 or 6 different hotels we have stayed in on various trips, this is definately our fave. I think we are paying about 185 a night, so you got our price beat pretty good.

Just hope you are not staying on the same floor as us, cause we seem to bring bad ice-machine mojo with us. If we are on the floor you can almost guarantee the ice machine wont work. PS- Why do I feel a pool party coming on :D .

[Amy Winette]

POOL PATRY, POOL PATRY!!! :D

[breambob]

I've stayed there on bidness a few times, but never really got to enjoy the amenities, which it does have.
Nice place and got good sleep. Excellent location for business or fun. Lot of history behind the building, one of the oldest in the FQ.

http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/msycl?_requestid=52783

[ibjamn]

We're staying there! I haven't stayed there before but it looked alright to me. My friend stayed there last year and LOVED it, plus the location is super convenient. I know someone else on the board is staying there too (hmm, somewhere on one of the other threads, run a search mabye). We'll bring wine for a nightly wine tasting, how about that?? :p Plus we're pretty fun, there will be a patry going on every night! :)

WOW, if Amy & Jeff are there with wine tastings, I'm there with hors d'ouvres!
And they are VERY fun!! :)

[swag]

So I was playing around on Hotwire last night and I got a 3 star, boutique in the french quarter for $110 a night (taxes, fees and insurance included - $96 was the hotwire price). Now I did some research and I convinced myself they were talking about the Hotel St Marie, which looked like a nice place and a nice price.

Instead I got Holiday Inn New Orleans - Chateau LeMoyne. I've read some reviews and I'm not feeling too good about what I got. I then went to their site and it looks like their rates are about $130 a night, so I didn't even get that great of a deal. I'm kinda pissed b/c orbitz has them listed at $200 a night for the same dates. So I've got my hotel for the full 10 days, but I'm not very excited about it. Anyone got anything to make me feel better about this? Or is the hotel not that great.

Adam


What are your dates? Is it 4/27-5/07? I'd like to post it to my fest bidding results page, if that's ok with you.

[ohio]

WOW, if Amy & Jeff are there with wine tastings, I'm there with hors d'ouvres!
And they are VERY fun!! :)
And I'll stop by with, ummmm, party favors!

[mangoon]

Did I mention that there is a Cafe Beignet right around the block. TYG!

[ibjamn]

Oh yeah, babe! I feel a patry coming on! Hmmmmm....some Potters, some snacks & some Ohios, you can bet yer azz there will be a party fer sure!!!

[funkkjunkie]

isn't acme just down the block too?

[Fables of Faubus]

I think it all sounds pretty great! And a great price, too.

[neverleft]

Thanks Adam, After reading about this place and where it is located I just booked it for the same days. I stayed at the other Holiday Inn on
Royal Street last year and had a great time. You and everyone else helped me decide that this is the place for me this year. Great price, good location, some threadheads, Jazz Fest what else could you ask for.

[hogan20a]

What are your dates? Is it 4/27-5/07? I'd like to post it to my fest bidding results page, if that's ok with you.

Check-in date
Fri, Apr 27, 2007

Check-out date
Mon, May 7, 2007

Thanks for your help guys, making me feel a bit better. Definitely looking forward to another JF, just felt like I could've gotten a better deal. Oh well, do better next year. Now lets get the lineup announced!

Adam

[Amy Winette]

WOW, if Amy & Jeff are there with wine tastings, I'm there with hors d'ouvres!
And they are VERY fun!! :)

IBJ is bringing hors d'ouvres??? NOW we've got a pool patry going on. Alright!! Anyone who isn't excited to be staying at the Lemoyne now is crazy :p

[Amy Winette]

And I'll stop by with, ummmm, party favors!

And just when I was thinking it couldn't get any better! :) You're at the Chateau Sonesta, right Ohio? That's very close!

[Amy Winette]

Thanks Adam, After reading about this place and where it is located I just booked it for the same days. I stayed at the other Holiday Inn on
Royal Street last year and had a great time. You and everyone else helped me decide that this is the place for me this year. Great price, good location, some threadheads, Jazz Fest what else could you ask for.

Excellent! Welcome neverleft :)

[ohio]

yep! just a couple of blocks.

[funkkjunkie]

I think neen and i are gonna cancel hotel royal and move over to the chateau. Anyone know about the parking?

[La Ti Da]

just starting to think about making plans for this year...nothing definite yet, but this sounds sweet, and it's gonna be full of T-heads!

[mangoon]

I think neen and i are gonna cancel hotel royal and move over to the chateau. Anyone know about the parking?

Site says $28 a day and parking by valet only. It also says they have 50 spots . I dont recall seeing a lot of garage traffic last year.
There was alot of construction going on in the surrounding buildings last year so it was tough to get a good read on the street parking availability.

[funkkjunkie]

thanks mangoon. i'm really hoping it will work out for my bro to fly me down again but not counting on it.

[mangoon]

Think positive ;)

[ozzie]

We get free on-site parking at Le Richelieu but won't have a car... wonder if that's something I could offer to someone else staying close by. If you're staying near and want me to ask... let me know. Ha, maybe I could auction the parking spot off and add to raffle proceeds.

[Amy Winette]

I think neen and i are gonna cancel hotel royal and move over to the chateau. Anyone know about the parking?

Sweet KK and Neen!! (And La Ti Da if she ends up there). Dunno about parking as we never drive in NOLA . . . Right near Bourton & Canal so I'm not thinking there's much street parking.

[Amy Winette]

We get free on-site parking at Le Richelieu but won't have a car... wonder if that's something I could offer to someone else staying close by. If you're staying near and want me to ask... let me know. Ha, maybe I could auction the parking spot off and add to raffle proceeds.

Where's that hotle Oz? Parking might make a nice raffle prize, heh heh :)

[ozzie]

Where's that hotle Oz? Parking might make a nice raffle prize, heh heh :)

From their website...

Our front entrance is at 1234 Chartres Street, between Gov. Nicholls and Barracks Streets, with the entrance to the parking lot on Barracks Street.

Think it's the other end of the Quarter from you lot!

[mightyradgumbo]

WOW, if Amy & Jeff are there with wine tastings, I'm there with hors d'ouvres!
And they are VERY fun!! :)

Well, I guess my choice has been determined ;) Amy and Jeff's wine and Jenn's hors d'ouvres. Book it, Dano i say to myself :D

[NeenAtlanta]

Hey Ya'll - don't forget to access Hotwire, Priceline, etc. through Swag's site so he gets a few cents.

http://jazzfest.swagland.com/bidding.html

And let him know what you get, so he can grid it.

[NeenAtlanta]

I think neen and i are gonna cancel hotel royal and move over to the chateau. Anyone know about the parking?

It's done babe. Just finished on the Hotwire site. We're at the Holiday Inn New Orleans - Chateau LeMoyne.

Swag - here's the info for your grid:
Check in Thurs 4/26, check out Sun 5/6.
Rate is $109 per night for 10 nights.

[saturn]

Yay, Neen. Glad you're gonna make it to fest this year. We are looking forward to seeing you. :D:D

[NeenAtlanta]

Thanks Saturn! I hated missing last year, so this year is a definite no matter what!

[funkkjunkie]

Wooohooo!!! YYR!

[Amy Winette]

It's done babe. Just finished on the Hotwire site. We're at the Holiday Inn New Orleans - Chateau LeMoyne.

Swag - here's the info for your grid:
Check in Thurs 4/26, check out Sun 5/6.
Rate is $109 per night for 10 nights.

SWEET!!! Gumbo, let us know when you're booked there too :) See, look what you started Adam, threadhead convergence at the Lemoyne. Nice!

[kingofclubs]

Hogan I've stayed there several times (this is my 19th year) and I'm staying there with a fun krew the second weekend this year. The rooms are fine; nothing exotic but clean and comfortable hotel rooms. Nice courtyard/pool and nice bar attached. Staggering distance from DejaVu (24 hr food) and the Erin Rose on Conti. Don't be worried!! It will more tahn "do"! We'll hook up for a cocktail or two!

[funkkjunkie]

welcome, king. might cya at the chateau.

[kingofclubs]

that was my first post this year. I'm still trying to navigate properly adn wasn't sure if my post attached tothe right thread! HAH! It looks like Neen and few others may be shacked up thee as well! This is great! We'll have a threadhead meeting poolside...at some point! We'll definately meet up!!

[Amy Winette]

LOT of us there King! We'll be having a pool patry for sure :) :)

[Amyloves...]

that was my first post this year. I'm still trying to navigate properly adn wasn't sure if my post attached tothe right thread! HAH! It looks like Neen and few others may be shacked up thee as well! This is great! We'll have a threadhead meeting poolside...at some point! We'll definately meet up!!
OMG King! Neen will be shacking thee up? Neen you naughty thing!

[funkkjunkie]

Don't tell big joe. ;)

[swag]

Thanks Neen. Got your stay posted. And so glad you're coming - just 16 weeks and a day till my next Neen hug! :)

[NeenAtlanta]

OMG King! Neen will be shacking thee up? Neen you naughty thing!

I'd shack thee up too Amy!!

:o)

[NeenAtlanta]

Thanks Neen. Got your stay posted. And so glad you're coming - just 16 weeks and a day till my next Neen hug! :)

Me too Swag - looking forward to seeing you everywhere I go in NOLA once again! Is Mark coming with you again? Tell him I said hi.

[swag]

Mark will come, but knowing him, he won't decide for sure or buy his plane ticket until mid-April.

[Corona]

WOW, if Amy & Jeff are there with wine tastings, I'm there with hors d'ouvres!
And they are VERY fun!! :)
Patry at AMY'SSSSS!!!!!! Wahooooo!

[Corona]

Thanks Saturn! I hated missing last year, so this year is a definite no matter what!
Oh Neen, that's fantastic, we missed you!

[Amy Winette]

So today I'm thinking . . . Maybe we do the raffle drawing at the threadhead poolside patry on one of the daze between??

[jhjpotter]

So today I'm thinking . . . Maybe we do the raffle drawing at the threadhead poolside patry on one of the daze between??
If we can do it pre first weekend, or maybe first friday evening, then that will give us time to get prizes to first weekenders before they leave.

[mcmaclean]

I stayed there. The rooms and staff are OK. Good breakfast ! The pool is nice ( especially when populated by some ladies), but beware of getting a room on the street side. In case you don't know, people party in road all night long. Join em, or put a pillow over your head :rolleyes:

[csoul]

I've never stayed there, but if you've got rezzies for the whole 10 or 12 days, you're set....Man, I gotta' get busy. No flights, no hotels, nothin' done yet!!! How many days left????

[mangoon]

108. Not that I'm counting or anything ;)

[Stella Blue]

Darn, I thought it was under 100. Today, I officially decided to give up on a traditonal Northeast winter and started to look at the assorted NOLA T-Shirts and shorts etc. in anticipation of the big fest.
108 days?
I need to chill, one way or another...:)

[mangoon]

I know what you mean. I did not start getting the bug till mid February last year. Way earlier this year.

[Amy Winette]

I've never stayed there, but if you've got rezzies for the whole 10 or 12 days, you're set....Man, I gotta' get busy. No flights, no hotels, nothin' done yet!!! How many days left????

csoul, come stay in the lemoyne with us! :)

[ozzie]

Hey Amy... have a pre-raffle raffle for a coupla nights there. You're doing so much advertising for the hotle they would surely spring for it!:D

[dank_bass]

Add four more to the fray ... dankbass, and candygetsfunky, along with two more friends from Baltimore

[Amy Winette]

Excellent!!

[dank_bass]

So everyone will finally meet the invisible and possibly imaginary dankbass :)

[Amy Winette]

And your fiancee! Jazz Fest wedding?? :)

[NeenAtlanta]

Wow - so many threadheads! So far we have:

Hogan20a
Amy Winette & JH Potter
Kinderkitti
Neen
Mangoon
Neverleft
Mightradgumbo
Kingofclubs
Dankbass & Candygetsfunky, plus 2 friends

Their website says they have a total of 171 rooms plus 11 suites.

So . . . still plenty of room for the rest of you threadheads!

[NeenAtlanta]

just starting to think about making plans for this year...nothing definite yet, but this sounds sweet, and it's gonna be full of T-heads!

Hey Lisa - now that I know it is you. That would be a blast if you guys stayed at the Lemoyne too. Hope it works out!

[La Ti Da]

yea, I know! it seems like to get the good deals you have to pay for everything in advance, and can't change anything. did you know you were getting that hotel on hotwire or was it a surprise?

[funkkjunkie]

Lisa, we knew because hogan20A got it first and told us. You do pay in advance and the only way to keep a door open for not going is to get trip insurance at $5 a day. Not everything is covered but if you know a doctor...

[swag]

Info on Hotwire in general, and Hotwire for Fest in particular, on my site.

[La Ti Da]

alright that did it, we're booked 4/26-5/2! got the whole package thru hotwire, & flight insurance too,( had forgotten about that, thanks!)

yay!!!!

[funkkjunkie]

Yahoo!!!!

[La Ti Da]

It'll be great to see everyone again!

Neen, what happened to big Joe, is he a no-show?

Swag, sorry I tried using your links but they didn't work....

[Amy Winette]

Yay, more people booked at the Lemoyne!

(Where y'at Tangled?)

[ohio]

Lisa, we knew because hogan20A got it first and told us. You do pay in advance and the only way to keep a door open for not going is to get trip insurance at $5 a day. Not everything is covered but if you know a doctor...
Seriously, that is about the only way you'd get your money back. Not even a natural disaster is valid for trip insurance. I think it's pretty much just a racket...

[Amy Winette]

Really? Guess I'm not surprised. I did it this year for the first time because I booked so long ago and didn't know where we'd be living, where we'd be working, if I might be preggie or something. Shouldn't have bothered I suppose!

[NeenAtlanta]

It'll be great to see everyone again!

Neen, what happened to big Joe, is he a no-show?

Swag, sorry I tried using your links but they didn't work....

Yay! It will be great to see you and Joe agan.
No - my Big Joe is a no-show yet again.

[NeenAtlanta]

Seriously, that is about the only way you'd get your money back. Not even a natural disaster is valid for trip insurance. I think it's pretty much just a racket...


YYR - I had purchased flight insurance last year, and when I had to cancel going to Fest, I discovered that pretty much nothing short of an act of god is covered.

[ohio]

YYR - I had purchased flight insurance last year, and when I had to cancel going to Fest, I discovered that pretty much nothing short of an act of god is covered.
Same here for Swampfest '05. Sheraton had canceled my reservation, but Delta nor the insurance would not budge. So I went anyway, but stayed at the fabulous Chez Rooney!

[dank_bass]

Adam (Hogan)

How did we all do making you feel better about your hotel selection?

[tangledupinblue]

Yay, more people booked at the Lemoyne!

(Where y'at Tangled?)

OK AMY! I did it! We are now booked at this crazy threadhead hotel. God Bless the other guests at this hotel. They are going to be in the middle of some GREAT ENERGY AND FUN LOVING PEOPLE.

[ozzie]

Adam (Hogan)

How did we all do making you feel better about your hotel selection?

I'm sure he's up for it! :D

[Amy Winette]

OK AMY! I did it! We are now booked at this crazy threadhead hotel. God Bless the other guests at this hotel. They are going to be in the middle of some GREAT ENERGY AND FUN LOVING PEOPLE.


SWEET, now its a Patry! Add two (or how many?) more to the list! My friend Steph is also going to be staying with us second weekend and Jeff's sister Katie is likely for one or the other weekend depending on her school schedule. Fest friend Dennis & his friend Chris are also booked second weekend, but at a different hotel.

[ozzie]

SWEET, now its a Patry! Add two (or how many?) more to the list! My friend Steph is also going to be staying with us second weekend and Jeff's sister Katie is likely for one or the other weekend depending on her school schedule. Fest friend Dennis & his friend Chris are also booked second weekend, but at a different hotel.

A different hotel... mon dieu! Guess that means TWO patries to crash!

[tangledupinblue]

I will have 4 nuts with me. Fish, Rich, Steph and my beloved Jude.

Bring on Jazzfest! Amy did you get 2 double beds with a balcony?

[Amy Winette]

I've been asking Jeff to call and ask about that. Did you guys?

[mangoon]

My friends and I always joke that we ALWAYS pick the lamest hotels to stay at in terms of things bieng quiet and nothing ever goes on. Little chance of that complaint bieng made this year:D

On our two previous stays we have had Bienville Street balconies. With the exception of the occasional loud drunk (on the street ,not us) and occasional garbage truck, its pretty much been quiet.

[dank_bass]

ANY MUSICIANS IN THIS GROUP of LeMoyners?

BRING YOUR INSTRUMENTS FOR A JAM (I'll have an acoustic guitar)

[Amy Winette]

Well that would be cool! I'll come watch :)

Our request for a balcony has been noted, but can't be guarantied due to hotwire booking . . .

[tangledupinblue]

Amy,
I booked through Holiday Inn directly so I paid a bit extra for the balcony. Since you called this much in advance and they still have balcony's they hopefully will hook you up.
You and Jeff can come throw beads from my balcony honey, ha ha!!!
I am sure we will be just fine in the courtyard or pool area if not!

Can't wait to see how many of us end up staying here.

[La Ti Da]

ANY MUSICIANS IN THIS GROUP of LeMoyners?

BRING YOUR INSTRUMENTS FOR A JAM (I'll have an acoustic guitar)
wow.... maybe..... I have never brought the squeezebox to NOLA before since there's so much music everywhere you turn. This hotel is almost turning into a camping type of festival in the heart of the city -
Son of a gun we're gonna have big fun on the bayou!

[La Ti Da]

Yay! It will be great to see you and Joe agan.
No - my Big Joe is a no-show yet again.

oh well, guess we'll have to get down to Atlanta one of these years to see him play with one of his bands... It's great that you'll be there though!

[swag]

It'll be great to see everyone again!

Neen, what happened to big Joe, is he a no-show?

Swag, sorry I tried using your links but they didn't work....

Which link didn't work? let me know and I'll check it out.

[Amy Winette]

wow.... maybe..... I have never brought the squeezebox to NOLA before since there's so much music everywhere you turn. This hotel is almost turning into a camping type of festival in the heart of the city -
Son of a gun we're gonna have big fun on the bayou!

Isn't it great?? Big fun for sure. I'm gonna rank this one five stars too :)

[VWGal]

I took a quick look at Hotwire and don't think it's still there -- the closest one is $132 a night and no mention of the word "boutique", altho it is a 3 star hotel in the FQ. Would hate to book and then find out it's not the HICL. I already have a hotel in the CBD, but it's refundable and I was thinking I might change and be closer to all of you, 'cos we're a couple of gals travelling on our own, and hey, it'll be much more fun to be wit chew guys...

[Amy Winette]

VW, I don't think it said "boutique" -- just 3 star in French Quarter. Price sounds about right. I'm scared to tell you to do it just in case it turns out to be something else though. Neen, what was the description when you booked on hotwire? Would be fun to have you girls there with us for sure!!

[NeenAtlanta]

Hi Amy - it didn't say boutique for me either. Just 3 star in the French Quarter. But no other unique description that I can remember. It does have a pool, so that is one way to try to check.

[dank_bass]

It didnt say boutique on the main page where hotles and prices are listed, but when you click on the deal for details, Boutique was listed where the amenities were.

Also, when I was booking the room, The deal didnt show up when I tried 4/28-5/8, but did when I eneterd 4/27-5/8

[MzJoey]

oops..thought i was posting here....have just booked at CL as well....Monday thru Sunday....whoohooo...don't know where i'm staying first w/end yet....

[Amy Winette]

Alright, Joey at Lemoyne with us, woo hoo!! :D

[tangledupinblue]

This is getting better by the day! We will be bumping into threadheads all over the hotel.
Have to thank Hogan for getting the ball rolling on this. He was hoping the hotel was a good one and it turns out to be the party hotel of Jazzfest.
Who would have known???

[VWGal]

Youse guys is awesome. I am going to go back in and see what I can see now that I have the lowdown. Will get back to you...

[funkkjunkie]

Joey! I just emailed you and here you are!

[MzJoey]

((((pooof)))) yes, and i was thinkin of you the udder day when someone shared a homemade cheese spread...sheesh...it twern't nothin like yours!! howrya...i'll e ya back w/ my snail mail address. Looks like we're gonna rock this casbah for sure....Anybody up for the Bacchus room at Arnaud's...it says that with our room cards we can just "charge it to the room Dahlink"....Bacchus room seats 8 w/ still of view of the restaurant to look at all the other crazy people...er...fine diners of course!

[Amy Winette]

Oooh, that sounds good Joey! But with only room for 8 we'll have to eat in shifts :)

[MzJoey]

...they have many rooms....moahhaaaahhhhaaa...(supposed to be evil chortle)

[Amy Winette]

*sounded* like an evil chortle to me! :)

[MzJoey]

Amy dear, i had to put my crackpipe down and laff at your pix on the photo thread...your tongue looks like you've drinking kool-aid!!! haha
It's stunning, Darling really!!! Can't wait to see ya if Feb...what size cake should i order??

[tangledupinblue]

Joey, you going to see Amy and Jeff in San Francisco for Mardi Gras?

[MzJoey]

Nah, I'm flying up to San Fran the weekend after Mardi Gras...we will be doing "chain hugs"...so if ya see'em in NOLA ...send a hug home for me!!!
haha...hey Mymecca, Swampie....where'yat???

[Amy Winette]

Amy dear, i had to put my crackpipe down and laff at your pix on the photo thread...your tongue looks like you've drinking kool-aid!!! haha
It's stunning, Darling really!!! Can't wait to see ya if Feb...what size cake should i order??

Hurricanes baby!! :) Um, let's see, do the cakes come in extra extra large? Or ginornous? I'm just kidding, whatever you wanna do darlin, those cakes are just sooo good (slice o' heaven!)

[Amy Winette]

Joey, you going to see Amy and Jeff in San Francisco for Mardi Gras?

We're actually going to Mardi Gras in NOLA, then we'll be back Wednesday and it's my birthday the weekend after that (2/26, think it's a Monday?) C'mon out!! :)

[ozzie]

We're actually going to Mardi Gras in NOLA, then we'll be back Wednesday and it's my birthday the weekend after that (2/26, think it's a Monday?) C'mon out!! :)

I wish!

In the meantime.... don't you fret you traditional ones, we oldies will have a fine old time at our hotel on the other side. But, um, if you're looking for a bOOb circle yer on yer own!

[tangledupinblue]

We are thinking of coming down. Jude's birthday is the 27th of Feb.
Would be great to be there with all of you guys.

[MzJoey]

...get bigger cake....

[jhjpotter]

Nah, I'm flying up to San Fran the weekend after Mardi Gras...we will be doing "chain hugs"...so if ya see'em in NOLA ...send a hug home for me!!!
haha...hey Mymecca, Swampie....where'yat???

I know where they'll be at!! Amy and I too!!!

Elie Sasson Presents El's Funky 40th - Mardi Gras Ball featuring Zigaboo Modeliste, George Porter Jr., Ivan Neville, Renard Poche
at the Independent Sat 2.24
Doors at 8:30, show at 9:00

[Amy Winette]

We are thinking of coming down. Jude's birthday is the 27th of Feb.
Would be great to be there with all of you guys.

He and I almost have the same bday!

[Amy Winette]

I know where they'll be at!! Amy and I too!!!

Elie Sasson Presents El's Funky 40th - Mardi Gras Ball featuring Zigaboo Modeliste, George Porter Jr., Ivan Neville, Renard Poche
at the Independent Sat 2.24
Doors at 8:30, show at 9:00

Oh yeah, that's what I'm talking about!

Then patry at our place on Sunday :)

[tangledupinblue]

That sounds great you guys. I will have a cheers for you and Jude on the
26th and 27th.

[MzJoey]

I know where they'll be at!! Amy and I too!!!

Elie Sasson Presents El's Funky 40th - Mardi Gras Ball featuring Zigaboo Modeliste, George Porter Jr., Ivan Neville, Renard Poche
at the Independent Sat 2.24
Doors at 8:30, show at 9:00


oh tall one, now tell me again...what is the name of the "'baby with attitude" that is your avatar?? Do y'all have tix yet? i wanna go!!

[Amy Winette]

Stewie from the Family Guy (that was from Vegoose).

We haven't bought tix yet, should probably start thinking about it, eh?

[jhjpotter]

what she said...

[MzJoey]

...not to let Jack Riley watch the tv show w/ Stewie the baby with attitude in it, i don't want him gettin any ideas!!
oh yeah...Happi Friday!
(am going to try to buy a tix for the show at da Independent this w/end)

[Amy Winette]

Our latest thought for the poolside raffle drawing patry is perhaps some entertainment . . . Gotta see what we can work out with the hotel :)

[tangledupinblue]

The crazy people who are checking in....

[steffie]

The crazy people who are checking in....

Tangledupinblue: you're the best.
Thanks for pointing me in the right direct:o

[pokerchick66]

WOW, if Amy & Jeff are there with wine tastings, I'm there with hors d'ouvres!
And they are VERY fun!! :)

Amy, do I still have crash privileges? :D

[tangledupinblue]

PC, if not with Amy and Jeff, we are in the same place and have room too!

[pokerchick66]

PC, if not with Amy and Jeff, we are in the same place and have room too!

Wahooo! I got friends in high places.

Oh Lord, I can see it now. Chateau Lemoyne will never be the same, lol.

[Amy Winette]

Amy, do I still have crash privileges? :D

Sure, we'll find a way! We asked for 2 beds but with hotwire reservation, they just "noted" our request so we'll see. There's always cot options, etc. too. My friend Steph is staying with us 2nd weekend (so yeah hopefully we'll have 2 beds!) and we're working on Jeff's sis who is in Atlanta for one of those weekends :)

[pokerchick66]

Sure, we'll find a way! We asked for 2 beds but with hotwire reservation, they just "noted" our request so we'll see. There's always cot options, etc. too. My friend Steph is staying with us 2nd weekend (so yeah hopefully we'll have 2 beds!) and we're working on Jeff's sis who is in Atlanta for one of those weekends :)

Groovy, baby.

Don't eat breakfast your first morning at fest. I'll be bringing it. ;)

[mightyradgumbo]

Amy, do I still have crash privileges? :D

chipchopchick-you always have a place to crash when Gumbo is in town ;)

[pokerchick66]

chipchopchick-you always have a place to crash when Gumbo is in town ;)

Oooh baby, that's three now. Awesome. It's good to know I have a place to go if I get too drunk to drive back to Pearl River. God bless all three of you. :)

[Amy Winette]

You're trying to spoil me on the fest's crawfish monica, aren't you? Just like hebjamn has spoined me on the fest's crawfish bread.

If so, you'd better be prepared to bring a big pot for servings every day AND to freeze dry and mail me some once or twice a year, haha!!

[rosetree]

Groovy, baby.

Don't eat breakfast your first morning at fest. I'll be bringing it. ;)
It better be Crawfish Monica!!!! :p ;)

[rosetree]

hmmm.....why did the posts flip-flop?

[steffie]

hmmm.....why did the posts flip-flop?

2 different threads - same topic. Tangledupinblue was kind enough to bump this thread. :o

[pokerchick66]

Crawfish Monica? I don't know what yall are talking about.

;)

[mno]

FWIW, 2nd weekend 4* downtown customer favorite with a pool on hotwire is the intercontinental.

I was hoping for the St. James.

Anybody stay here before? Recently?

My main concern are the beds. Usually the Sheraton is the 4* cust fave on Hotwire, and we love those pillow top beds. Do the beds at the intercontinental suck?

[jhjpotter]

FWIW, 2nd weekend 4* downtown customer favorite with a pool on hotwire is the intercontinental.

I was hoping for the St. James.

Anybody stay here before? Recently?

My main concern are the beds. Usually the Sheraton is the 4* cust fave on Hotwire, and we love those pillow top beds. Do the beds at the intercontinental suck? we stayed there a few nights last year. From what I remember, it was nice. No complaints. It's hard to recall many details since we stayed 3 different places last year after adding days :)

[scojo]

We stayed at the Chateau LeMoyne in 02 the last time we went to JF. It was great then. We will be staying there again this year.....first weekend. It is really hard to beat the location of this hotel. We look forwart to meeting some of the threadhead nation!!

[tangledupinblue]

Bump for Tie Dye Guy!

[NeenAtlanta]

Come join the party at the Le Monye - TD guy! It's going to be infested with Threadheads!

[rmkcheez]

Weekend one is booked, had to resort to the Holiday Inn on Royal St.

[neverleft]

Weekend one is booked, had to resort to the Holiday Inn on Royal St.

Holiday Inn on Royal Street is very close to Chateau LeMoyne, I stayed there last year great location also.

[tangledupinblue]

Hey TDG, I hope you see this and can stay there 2nd week-end. We get in early on Thursday and leave on Tuesday.

[tangledupinblue]

Ok guys, since I can't sit still and can't think of anything else except JAZZFEST. Here is the list of who is staying at this hotel. Please correct me if I have it wrong, or add your name if you are staying here as well.

Tangie and Jude
Hogan (Adam)
Amy and Jeff
Mangoon
Neverleft
Abita Girl, Poboy Paulie and Stu
Neen
King of clubs and crew
Dank bass and crew (add a guitar)
Kinderkitti aka Funkkjunkie
Bobatude
La Ti Da
MzJoey
Steffie
scojo
Poker Mama(possible couch crasher)
Chas_P and JDP

Anyone else out there? I can't wait to drink it up with ya'll around this pool!
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o133/klsarge/094625_POOL_01_I.jpg

[Amy Winette]

What a great list, yay!!

[pokerchick66]

Ok guys, since I can't sit still and can't think of anything else except JAZZFEST. Here is the list of who is staying at this hotel. Please correct me if I have it wrong, or add your name if you are staying here as well.

Tangie and Jude
Hogan (Adam)
Amy and Jeff
Mangoon
Neverleft
Abita Girl, Poboy Paulie and Stu
Neen
King of clubs and crew
Dank bass and crew (add a guitar)
Kinderkitti
Mightyradgumbo and PB
La Ti Da
MzJoey
Steffie
scojo

Anyone else out there? I can't wait to drink it up with ya'll around this pool!


You? Not sit still? ;)

I don't think MGB and PB are staying at Lemoyne.

However, I will be crashing with one or two of the above maybe one night. ;)

[tangledupinblue]

You? Not sit still? ;)

I don't think MGB and PB are staying at Lemoyne.

However, I will be crashing with one or two of the above maybe one night. ;)

You know, I meant to put your name down and next to it put, Possible Crasher!!!

[pokerchick66]

You know, I meant to put your name down and next to it put, Possible Crasher!!!

Do it. :)

[Chas_P]

Add Chas_P and JDP as staying there (for the first weekend at least).

[tangledupinblue]

Add Chas_P and JDP as staying there (for the first weekend at least).

Done and Done!

[pokerchick66]

Done and Done!

ROFLMAO!

[dank_bass]

FWIW, 2nd weekend 4* downtown customer favorite with a pool on hotwire is the intercontinental.

I was hoping for the St. James.

Anybody stay here before? Recently?

My main concern are the beds. Usually the Sheraton is the 4* cust fave on Hotwire, and we love those pillow top beds. Do the beds at the intercontinental suck?

Im normally in no shape to assess a beds comfort level at JF, but I stayed there 2 years ago, and the hotel itself is top notch, even got an upgrade to a corner balcony room, the balcony was as big as the room. AWESOME

[steffie]

I'm so sad I don't check in until Tuesday morning at the chateau. 1st weekend I'm at the Holiday Inn on Royal. :mad: Now I'm hving another type of FOMS

[ciscokid]

i am at the holiday in on royal sat 4/28 to sund 5/6

[Belle]

isn't acme just down the block too?
Oysters!!! Yummie Oysters!!!

[bobatude]

out of the ten years i have been coming this will be my second trip to the holiday inn that you speak of . cheer up adam it's just fine good location (not the best but good)

[pokerchick66]

FWIW, 2nd weekend 4* downtown customer favorite with a pool on hotwire is the intercontinental.

I was hoping for the St. James.

Anybody stay here before? Recently?

My main concern are the beds. Usually the Sheraton is the 4* cust fave on Hotwire, and we love those pillow top beds. Do the beds at the intercontinental suck?

Oh, aren't those beds to die for? Best bed I've EVER slept in.

[funkkjunkie]

tangie, might want to list me as funkkjunkie too as newbies don't know me as kinderkitti.
Here are some of the restaurants with good reviews in the area:
Petunias 817 St Louis 3 blocks
Acme 724 Iberville 2 blocks
Bourbon House 144 Bourbon 2 1/2 blocks
Palace Cafe 605 Canal 5 blocks
GWFins 808 Bienville 1 block
Galatoires 209 Bourbon 2 blocks
Bayona 430 Dauphine 1 1/2 blocks
Donnas 800 N Rampart 8 blocks

And almost across the street Dejavu-24 hour place

[tangledupinblue]

Ok guys, since I can't sit still and can't think of anything else except JAZZFEST. Here is the list of who is staying at this hotel. Please correct me if I have it wrong, or add your name if you are staying here as well.

Tangie and Jude
Hogan (Adam)
Amy and Jeff
Mangoon
Neverleft
Abita Girl, Poboy Paulie and Stu
Neen
King of clubs and crew
Dank bass and crew (add a guitar)
Kinderkitti aka Funkkjunkie
Bobatude
La Ti Da
MzJoey
Steffie
scojo
Poker Mama(possible couch crasher)
Chas_P and JDP

Anyone else out there? I can't wait to drink it up with ya'll around this pool!
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o133/klsarge/094625_POOL_01_I.jpg

New list...anyone else...

[tangledupinblue]

Bump for Chateau LeMoyne.

Hey Amy, did you call to request a balcony yet? Not sure if that can happen since you didn't book through their site. But, worth a try babe!

I am calling them tomorrow to make sure they have our balcony room.

Can't wait to see everyone there!

[VWGal]

Hey, don't forget me!

VWGal: the whole enchilada! I arrive Wednesday night and leave Monday after second weekend.

VW's Virgin: arrives Monday just in time for IAC, then takes off Monday after second weekend.

I can hardly wait to see everyone poolside! :D :D

[Amy Winette]

Bump for Chateau LeMoyne.

Hey Amy, did you call to request a balcony yet? Not sure if that can happen since you didn't book through their site. But, worth a try babe!

I am calling them tomorrow to make sure they have our balcony room.

Can't wait to see everyone there!

Yep, we called and asked, no promises but we can ask again and can have one if'n one's available when we get there :)

[pokerchick66]

Yep, we called and asked, no promises but we can ask again and can have one if'n one's available when we get there :)

Yes, I'd prefer a balcony. ;)

[NeenAtlanta]

Yep, we called and asked, no promises but we can ask again and can have one if'n one's available when we get there :)

Yeah, I called too. They pretty much said it's doubtful we can get a balcony for the full 10 nights though, sounds like 2nd weekend balconies are locked up.

[mangoon]

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/mangoon13/094625_ROOM_07_J.jpg

[pokerchick66]

Sweet.

[tangledupinblue]

Yeah, I called too. They pretty much said it's doubtful we can get a balcony for the full 10 nights though, sounds like 2nd weekend balconies are locked up.

We paid extra for a balcony and we are 2nd week-end and I know abitagirl did the same for 2nd week-end. Ya'll can come party with us on ours if we have the time. I will be meeting everyone at the pool.

[tangledupinblue]

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/mangoon13/094625_ROOM_07_J.jpg

OH MY!!! With our bar set up and the ipod playing....we are set!!!

Bring it on...

[jerry_lover]

My first jazz fest! A group of us from the Bay Area are staying at the Chateau Apr. 26-30. Any cool bars right there?

[kingofclubs]

I can't wait! This is going to be a total Threadhead Fest at the Chateau!! I have stayed here many, many time over the last 20 years. It's a great place! I get in Thursday May 3 and leave Monday. We'll definitely have some meet-ups! I'll have the ipod blasting some great NO music the whole time!! Can't wait to hookup and meet everyone! YAHOOIE!!

[Zbonnie]

So, is there gonna be a problem for those of us who are not guests to invade the pool area for the raffle drawing? Maybe gotta give a guest's name (yeah, like I know people's real last names!) and/or have one come down to the lobby and get you?

[kingofclubs]

I don't think it will be a problem to just walk right in through the lobby to the pool. It is pretty open and laid back. however feel free to use my name Brian and my last name is the same as Tina Turner's real last name! (Also the same as the famous actress' in "Speed")

[mangoon]

My first jazz fest! A group of us from the Bay Area are staying at the Chateau Apr. 26-30. Any cool bars right there?

The Erin Rose on conti street, about a block walk from hotel ( perfect stumbeling distance) . Cool little laid-back place, with a good tap beer selection.

[Zbonnie]

Thanks, KOC.

[Amy Winette]

Yeah, I called too. They pretty much said it's doubtful we can get a balcony for the full 10 nights though, sounds like 2nd weekend balconies are locked up.

I don't mind switching rooms!! We offered to pay extra but because it was a hotwire booking the hotel couldn't do it. We'll just see what happens, come on threadhead karma :)

[Amy Winette]

My first jazz fest! A group of us from the Bay Area are staying at the Chateau Apr. 26-30. Any cool bars right there?

Where in the bay area Jerry?

[Amy Winette]

So, is there gonna be a problem for those of us who are not guests to invade the pool area for the raffle drawing? Maybe gotta give a guest's name (yeah, like I know people's real last names!) and/or have one come down to the lobby and get you?

I think we'll try to tell them at the desk we're expecting guests, and that it's a charity thing, hopefully that will ensure no problems :)

[pokerchick66]

I think we'll try to tell them at the desk we're expecting guests, and that it's a charity thing, hopefully that will ensure no problems :)

It IS a charity thing. ;)

[dank_bass]

My first jazz fest! A group of us from the Bay Area are staying at the Chateau Apr. 26-30. Any cool bars right there?

hahaha ... my friend!!!

NOLA is one big cool bar!

[jerry_lover]

Can't wait!
Originally from Lake Tahoe but been in Hayward for about 20 years

[Zbonnie]

Last but not least (and I know I asked this already) what's the address and the closest cross-streets/landmarks, please?

[hikerlady]

Wow, been away for a week and find 19 pages refering to our hotel:cool: Be there the 2nd weekend, sounds like the 1st weekenders will leave it with lots of good mojo!

[funkkjunkie]

iberville and dauphine. 401 dauphine.

[Zbonnie]

thanks, sweetie. last check of the bored for me!

[rosetree]

Brrrringgg, brrrrring, click,...hello Chat....er Threadhead Central!!!!:D

[funkkjunkie]

Hey, all you Chateau Lemoyne guests! Here's a little info I gathered.
Places in the Chateau Lemoyne area 401 Dauphine between Bienville and Conti
504 area code
Louisiana Music Factory 210 Decatur 5 blocks
Café Amelie 4128965 912 Royal 8 blocks
Petunias 817 St Louis 5226440 3 blocks open M-W 8-3 Th-S 8-10
Déjà vu 400 Dauphine 5231931 24 hours across the street
Acme Oyster House 724 Iberville 5225973 open 11-10/11 F&S
Palace Café 605 Canal 5231661 5 blocks open 11:30-2:30 M-F 5:30-9 M-Sa
Bourbon House 144 Bourbon 2 blocks open 11:30-10 Sun-Th F&S
GWFins 808 Bienville 5813467 1 block
Deanies Seafood 841 Iberville 2 blocks
Galatoires 207 Bourbon 2 blocks
Bayona 430 Dauphine 1 ½ blocks
Donnas eight blocks open for lunch and music and food at night

[tangledupinblue]

Can't wait!
Originally from Lake Tahoe but been in Hayward for about 20 years

Hey there Jerry, used to live in Tahoe and loved it. This was back in '98-'99.

TO ALL Chateau LeMoyners: For especially the 2nd week-enders (since the 1st week-enders have the raffle patry)
I would love to have a pool or bar meet-up on Thursday the 3rd sometime in the evening after Fanfest. Would hate to run into you guys throughout the week-end and not know that you are threadheads!

[Kathy]

I have a room at HI Royal Street in the French Quarter that I no longer need. From Friday the 27th through Sunday Night (checking out Monday). They are sold out for those dates and I will sell my room at cost. I hear good things about the hotel. I'm staying there in another room.

Respond if you are interested.

Happy Dancing,
Kathy

[rosetree]

I have a room at HI Royal Street in the French Quarter that I no longer need. From Friday the 27th through Sunday Night (checking out Monday). They are sold out for those dates and I will sell my room at cost. I hear good things about the hotel. I'm staying there in another room.

Respond if you are interested.

Happy Dancing,
Kathy

You should probably start a new thread with this so it's not buried......just my $.02 ;)

[jerry_lover]

Tangledupinblue:
Cool, you lived in Tahoe! I used to work at Sierra Ski Ranch before they changed it to Sierra at Tahoe. It is really beautiful there, I go back a lot.
Ever go to Lavish Green or to Meatcutters?

[Amy Winette]

A lot of threadheads are there for both weekends and the daze between Jerry :)

Zydekitten currently resides in the Tahoe area. We've got quite a few bay area threadheads, Mymecca & Greg, and Goose in San Fran, Swampie in Forrestville, RonB in Redwood City, RitaZero in Santa Cruz (and more I can't recall at the moment!)

[funkkjunkie]

Oh, but jerry, there are. Some THs arrive first Thursday and some are staying until Tuesday or Wednesday after fest ends.

[VWGal]

I'm there first Wednesday! Just plotting out what I want to do when I arrive at 3 pm tomorrow! LMF, then something to eat...mebbe bbq shrimp at Mr. B's.....woooooooooooooooooooeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

[tangledupinblue]

Hold down the fort you crazy people!!! We don't get there til Thursday (2nd)

[VWGal]

Okay, ready to roll. I hate the packing, but love the unpacking! The gimp necessities are in place: painkillers, infrared heating pad, orthotics and very unattractive sandals. I will post a report from the front tomorrow night! Staking out balconies for the T-Heads....

[NYMAMA]

Brrrringgg, brrrrring, click,...hello Chat....er Threadhead Central!!!!:D

LOL;)

[NeenAtlanta]

So, is there gonna be a problem for those of us who are not guests to invade the pool area for the raffle drawing? Maybe gotta give a guest's name (yeah, like I know people's real last names!) and/or have one come down to the lobby and get you?

Hi Bonnie - use my name if they ask, which I doubt they will.

[Belle]

I feel so alone:confused: Checked weeks ago about anyone at the Maison Dupuy and it seemed we have a great place with a 24 hour pool but no threadheads. Anyone?

[NYMAMA]

I feel so alone:confused: Checked weeks ago about anyone at the Maison Dupuy and it seemed we have a great place with a 24 hour pool but no threadheads. Anyone?

That's OK Belle. We are at Place D Arms on St Ann with a great pool and I don't think there are any other Threadheads there either. But next year I'm gonna find out where Threadhead central is before I make a ressie.

[mdfest]

When your a threadhead, your never alone. Were EVERYWHERE!

[mangoon]

So, is there gonna be a problem for those of us who are not guests to invade the pool area for the raffle drawing? Maybe gotta give a guest's name (yeah, like I know people's real last names!) and/or have one come down to the lobby and get you?

Stayed there a few times and never got so much as a second look walking into the hotel. Very laid back place. Dont forsee getting in as a problem. Bunch of peeps with varying amounts of alchol in em hanging out by pool, might be a problem:D

[hikerlady]

Any other hellraisers and rumpshakers here weekend deux?

[kingofclubs]

Hiker, I'll be there second weekend Thurs-Monday. Mongoon, Erin Rose is my home away from home in NO!! I expect to have my name ont eh "drinker of the day" sign in no time! Awesome bar with a cool jukebox...say hi to Natasha if she's working! Can't wait to hear from first weekenders adn meet up with second weekenders!! Actually, I'm meeting some folks from my 'group' ath teh Erin Rose around 4pm on Thursday (May3);) if any of you are around for that!

[jonnygospeltent]

I feel so alone:confused: Checked weeks ago about anyone at the Maison Dupuy and it seemed we have a great place with a 24 hour pool but no threadheads. Anyone?

Pencil me in for a post fest dip on Sunday night if you can Belle.

[glinda]

I feel so alone:confused: Checked weeks ago about anyone at the Maison Dupuy and it seemed we have a great place with a 24 hour pool but no threadheads. Anyone?
Hi Belle, I'm not staying at DuPuy either, but we did stay there a few years ago. I was surprised to find that there were few festers there. I met people in the hot tub, etc (nice, BTW) who were there during jazzfest, but never heard of jazzfest!

My krewe has found (and we intend to keep!) a B&B right near Port of Call where we can take the whole place (6 rooms) including our own kitchen, dining room, pool & hot tub. Aaaaahh...... They are booked every year by one group 1st weekend and our group 2nd.

Y'all have fun at LeMoyne!!!! See ya around town.