The hubs is orginally from NOLA, so I've been quite a few times. This past weekend, though, we brought another couple with us so we could show them the city. This trip was the first time that we have ever stayed downtown. Here's a rundown of what we did and where we went: We stayed for 3 nights in the Royal Sonesta , booked through my husband's corporate travel resource = we saved a ton of money. The hotel is beautiful and right on Bourbon Street. We were lucky enough to get a courtyard room on the 4th floor, which meant that we didn't hear the outside noise. The room was a nice size, and the bathroom was great, too. Two things to keep in mind if you decide to stay here: 1) There is an extra person charge when there are 4 people sharing a double room ($80 per night) and 2) SUV parking (we have a Ford Escape) was $36 per night valeted. Another tip: The Royal Sonesta's underground parking garage has two entrances (one on Bienville, th...
Love my toes in the sand, with a glass of wine in hand - best way to spend a Florida day! This isn't so much a blog as it is a collection of "where we went, what we did, and how we did it." Hope you find the information helpful!