'Potential'
Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
There's also several Club Quarters locations in and around the loop that are supposed to be quite reasonable.
BTW, let us know when you're in town, we'll have to have a little get-together! I was just reminded this morning about the little Polish hole-in-the-wall I took MFNLaw to last year. I'd love to get back there soon--I'm craving their white borscht and potato pancakes!