That hotel was rock-a-doodle. It was beautiful and close to everything and just magnificent.
Right, there comes a point where you have to either move on, or just buy yourself a Klingon costume and go with it.
Xander ,'Same Time, Same Place'
F2F5: I forget that everyone isn't us
Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon.
Aims - Mar 21, 2009 8:40:30 am PDT #816 of 12685
Shit's all sorts of different now.
Matt the Bruins fan - Mar 21, 2009 8:52:17 am PDT #817 of 12685
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
It really would be hard to beat in terms of location and charm. And the price was pretty reasonable as I recall.
My only complaint about it was that the breathtaking open air courtyard lived up to that description literally thanks to the heat/humidity wave that happened while we stayed there.
Nora Deirdre - Mar 21, 2009 9:05:06 am PDT #818 of 12685
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
For location, I assume you're talking about proximity to the French Quarter? Stupid question, I know...
Well, I guess proximity to doing fun stuff and good eats. I found out that the wedding has a block of rooms here: [link] which looks pretty nice too, for a Hampton Inn.
Dana - Mar 21, 2009 11:44:35 am PDT #819 of 12685
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Yeah, I think the Hampton is pretty nice. If I remember correctly, the F2F place is on Iberville, a block or two off Bourbon. The difference in location from the Hampton is pretty negligible.
Vortex - Mar 21, 2009 12:00:37 pm PDT #820 of 12685
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Nora, I know a great B&B in Marigny, about a 10-15 minute walk from Bourbon Street for $99 a night. It's called The Elysian Fields Inn. [link] . Jim and Leah, the proprietors, are really nice.
DavidS - Mar 21, 2009 5:32:48 pm PDT #821 of 12685
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Nora, I know a great B&B in Marigny, about a 10-15 minute walk from Bourbon Street for $99 a night. It's called The Elysian Fields Inn. [link] . Jim and Leah, the proprietors, are really nice.
Not only would I totally trust a Vortex rec, I'll add that the Marigny is my favorite neighborhood in which to stay in New Orleans.
Dana - Mar 21, 2009 5:35:33 pm PDT #822 of 12685
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
If the rest of the wedding party is at the Hampton, though, you will be on the other side of the Quarter from them. That might be a drawback or a benefit.
Ailleann - Mar 30, 2009 7:31:59 am PDT #823 of 12685
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A question for Chicagoistas:
If someone was theoretically considering a trip to Chicago, what are areas to look at for hotels that 1) aren't so ritzy as to be unaffordable, 2) aren't kind of skeezy for someone traveling alone, and 3) are accessible for public transportation to fun landmarks and whatnot?
Kathy A - Mar 30, 2009 7:39:30 am PDT #824 of 12685
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
There's a Best Western just north of downtown that is convenient and relatively cheap (compared to the Loop hotels). It's also known as the Inn of Chicago.
brenda m - Mar 30, 2009 8:27:44 am PDT #825 of 12685
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
There's also several Club Quarters locations in and around the loop that are supposed to be quite reasonable.