<p>Good morning, all! We (DH and I, along with two other couples) will be visiting New Orleans in September. We have stayed in the Garden District before and had a lovely visit, but are now looking to stay in the French Quarter. The six of us have been the best of friends for many years and have taken numerous vacations together, often sharing a rental home or large condo. I love that the trolley makes things so convenient, but we really want to walk out the door, take a few steps and land in the French Quarter. We are fully aware it will be loud, but we’ll be there for fun, so that’s okay. I just hope we can all stay awake past 10:00 
. We need three bedrooms and prefer three bathrooms, too, though we could share two bathrooms, if needed. We’ve checked VRBO, Homeaway, Rentalo, etc., but haven’t found the right place yet. A hotel in the Quarter is not out of the question, though we had really hoped to find a house or condo. I know I can always count on good information from my CC buddies, so I thought I would ask. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!</p>
<p>Have you checked Craigslist for New Orleans?</p>
<p>I live in New Orleans, and could give you plenty of recommendations of where NOT to stay. </p>
<p>I recently worked in the French Quarter on Exchange Alley. It was in a very nice area of the Quarter. I parked my car at a hotel near the law office I was working at. I’ll look it up and see where it was and post it.</p>
<p>I also had a case where one of my witnesses had a condo on Conti. She said lots of the condos were available. You may be able to find a rental on Craigslist. </p>
<p>Hope you enjoy your stay and get to see some of the beauty of Louisiana. Feel free to post or PM me if you have any questions.</p>
<p>Have fun!</p>
<p>I’m sorry. It’s Exchange Place. The hotel is the Hotel Monteleone. I’ve never stayed there, but I’ve heard good things. It is probably pricey, because it is supposed to be haunted. But the location is really great. A very nice area of the Quarter, walking distance to shops and restaurants and the St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square. </p>
<p>Since you’ve stayed in the Garden District, you may have already done this, but can I recommend a streetcar ride up and down Saint Charles Avenue? A nice relaxing way to see the nicer parts of New Orleans.</p>
<p>Enjoy!</p>
<p>Thanks, Montegut, for your suggestions. We did check Craigslist and will revisit that. I’ve heard so many bad things about Craigslist that I’m sometimes a bit wary of using it. In December 2009, DH kidnapped me from work and surprised me a with a trip to N.O. for our 25th wedding anniversary. We stayed in a B&B on St. Charles and rode the trolley many times. It was a lovely visit and we look forward to returning to see and do more.</p>
<p>Ritz Carlton is superb but may not fit your needs. You don’t step out into the French Quarter, but have to walk around the block.</p>
<p>Le Richelieu is beautiful!</p>
<p>International house - ask for the tulane rate (they have never checked) about $125/night and the top bar in town!</p>
<p>Tulane’s travel portal has several hotels linked.[Tulane</a> University - Travel Portal](<a href=“http://www.campustravel.com/university/tulane/]Tulane”>Tulane Portal – Campus Travel Management)</p>
<p>We’ve stayed in several places. A quaint place with a bit of history and not terribly pricey was the Omni Royale. Also, look at the boutique hotels and guest houses [Lafitte</a> Guest House | New Orleans Historical French Quarter Mansion Accomodations](<a href=“Lafitte Hotel & Bar”>Lafitte Hotel & Bar) [The</a> Cornstalk Hotel in the French Quarter, New Orleans, LA](<a href=“http://www.cornstalkhotel.com/?utm_source=bestneworleanshotels&utm_medium=compucast&utm_campaign=listing]The”>http://www.cornstalkhotel.com/?utm_source=bestneworleanshotels&utm_medium=compucast&utm_campaign=listing)
[Hotel</a> Royal - A boutique hotel in the New Orleans French Quarter](<a href=“The Finest New Orleans Hotels | J Collection”>The Finest New Orleans Hotels | J Collection)</p>
<p>but I defer to montegut for the final guide to do’s and dont’s</p>
<p>Check out the Soniat House. It’s a charming, boutique hotel right in the French Quarter. You get breakfast coffee in a beautiful courtyard; also, the rooms are exquisitely furnished ( the family that owns the hotel has an antique shop nearby). The hotel is small–10 or 12 rooms. H and I stayed there two years ago for our anniversary. There are very nice common areas where a group of friends could gather.</p>
<p>Hotel Monteleone all the way!
Also check out the Royal Sonesta.</p>
<p>The Iberville Suites share a building with the Ritz and might be worth looking at. I has been years since I have stayed there, but loved it when I did.</p>
<p>[The</a> Iberville Suites New Orleans : French Quarter Hotel : New Orleans](<a href=“http://www.ibervillesuites.com/]The”>http://www.ibervillesuites.com/)</p>
<p>A college friend in town for a conference stayed with her group at the Andrew Jackson Hotel, which is next to the Cornstalk Hotel. It was many years ago, but I remember liking her room, that it had a claw foot tub. I loved the Cornstalk when I saw it, the fence is so awesome! Since you’re traveling with a few couples that are friends, you might like the more homey atmosphere of either of these two. I don’t remember them being right in the action, but they were in nice areas. Wherever you stay, if you have a parking need, you can park at the Monteleone’s garage, for safe, covered parking. It will be pricey, but at least you won’t get towed. They love to tow cars in the French Quarter. Since you have some time before you arrive, can I suggest that you make a reservation for Bayona? I’ve never eaten there, but it is supposed to be wonderful. Famed New Orleans chef, Susan Spicer, runs it, and I have always wanted to eat there, but I hear you have to book it well in advance. Good luck and have a great time! Oh, and make sure you book for well after Labor Day. We historically have had our big storms around Labor Day weekend, so I would wait until mid September for a visit to be somewhat clear of Hurricane season.</p>