Kaylee ,'Shindig'
Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon.
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!
You should also try Priceline for naming your own price at some of the hotels right downtown in the middle of everything. A girlfriend and I tried it the last time we were heading to Chicago and were pleasantly surprised.