Q. I learned about it on a ghost tour in the french quarter. Supposedly, it's haunted because of all the civil war soldiers housed there back in the day. Housekeeping will see blood all over the sheets, blink, and look back to see the sheets blood-free. I'm fairly certain it's not the Hotel Monteleone.
A. Some parts if the hotel Provincial were used as Civil War Confederate Hospital. According to the history some of the wounded have come back. Stay in Building # 5, it's the most haunted! Many guests say they have walked into their room and seen many bloody soldiers lying in pain and moaning in their room. Then only to disappear as lights come on.
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what is the best hotel recommended close to bourbon street in new orleans?
Q. I plan on going to New Orleans at the end of may (around the 22nd) I want to stay close to Bourbon Street since I'm turning 21. It has to be walking distance since I will more than likely be there most of my trip. I dont really have a budget just dont want the hotel to be really expensive! Also for you N.O natives what are some good restaurants to try I know I will be at Cafe Du Monde for beignets!
P.S.
I really want this trip to go well because I always wanted to move to Louisiana and i feel like I would really enjoy living there from what I've been told
Thanks!
P.S.
I really want this trip to go well because I always wanted to move to Louisiana and i feel like I would really enjoy living there from what I've been told
Thanks!
A. The two hotels on Bourbon Street with balcony rooms are the Ramada Inn on Bourbon and the Royal Sonesta. Also look at the Omni Royal Orleans and the Monteleone.
There are many, many other hotels in the French Quarter and all of them are within walking distance of Bourbon Street. For example: www.frenchquarterhotels.com
Do realize Bourbon is just one street that runs through the FQ, if undeniably the best known. The French Quarter is a neighborhood that is packed with restaurants, bars/clubs, and attractions - most of which are not on Bourbon Street.
For general info:
www.frenchquarter.com
If someone says something to you like âI bet $5 I can tell you where you got those shoesâ, the answer is âI got them on the street/pavement/sidewalk in New Orleansâ.
Another great coffee shop is the Croissant d'Or (at 617 Ursulines Street), which is open from 7:00am to 2:00pm and has food in addition to pastry.
The Palm Court restaurant is very nice, has moderate prices, and offers live jazz starting at 8:00pm: 1204 Decatur Street, (504) 525-0200. www.palmcourtjazzcafe.com
Maximo's Italian Grill has great food and atmosphere: 1117 Decatur Street in the French Quarter, (504) 586-8883. www.maximosgrill.com
Cafe Degas is a very French restaurant near City Park at 3127 Esplanade - which is not within walking distance of downtown (5 to 10 minutes by taxi). They are closed on Mondays & Tuesdays (504) 945-5635). www.cafedegas.com
The Napoleon House restaurant is at 500 Chartres Street in the FQ, and has a menu of great local dishes: www.napoleonhouse.com
Buffaâs is a neighborhood restaurant at 1001 Esplanade Avenue that is open 27/7 and has live entertainment: www.buffasrestaurant.com
More restaurant suggestions: http://www.10best.com/New_Orleans,LA/Restaurants/
An incomplete guide to bars & clubs:
http://www.10best.com/New_Orleans,LA/Nightlife/
www.neworleanscheapdrinks.com
http://www.nola.com/bar-guide/
Some famous drinks are VERY potent compared with regular cocktails that have only 1 to 1 ½ ounces of alcohol. For example, a Hurricane is basically 3 or 4 ounces of rum in something like red Kool-Aid, and a Hand Grenade has at least 4 ½ ounces of Everclear + rum + vodka mixed with melon liquor. They donât necessarily taste like an alcoholic beverage and it is easy to over-indulge.
There is always music, but the bands change: Go to www.bestofneworleans.com and click on Music then Listings or to www.offbeat.com and click on Listings, then Music.
Music clubs often advertise "No Cover", meaning there is no charge for entering. However, clubs with "No Cover" often require that customers buy a beverage each for every "set" of music (which can be every 20 minutes) so KNOW THE PRICE before you sit down. Clubs do that because some people will sit in the club all evening drinking nothing (clubs only make money from the drinks they sell - not from the music). It is also a good idea to pay for each round of drinks (in clubs on Bourbon Street) as it is delivered so there can't be any confusion at the end of the evening.
I hope you have a great time!
There are many, many other hotels in the French Quarter and all of them are within walking distance of Bourbon Street. For example: www.frenchquarterhotels.com
Do realize Bourbon is just one street that runs through the FQ, if undeniably the best known. The French Quarter is a neighborhood that is packed with restaurants, bars/clubs, and attractions - most of which are not on Bourbon Street.
For general info:
www.frenchquarter.com
If someone says something to you like âI bet $5 I can tell you where you got those shoesâ, the answer is âI got them on the street/pavement/sidewalk in New Orleansâ.
Another great coffee shop is the Croissant d'Or (at 617 Ursulines Street), which is open from 7:00am to 2:00pm and has food in addition to pastry.
The Palm Court restaurant is very nice, has moderate prices, and offers live jazz starting at 8:00pm: 1204 Decatur Street, (504) 525-0200. www.palmcourtjazzcafe.com
Maximo's Italian Grill has great food and atmosphere: 1117 Decatur Street in the French Quarter, (504) 586-8883. www.maximosgrill.com
Cafe Degas is a very French restaurant near City Park at 3127 Esplanade - which is not within walking distance of downtown (5 to 10 minutes by taxi). They are closed on Mondays & Tuesdays (504) 945-5635). www.cafedegas.com
The Napoleon House restaurant is at 500 Chartres Street in the FQ, and has a menu of great local dishes: www.napoleonhouse.com
Buffaâs is a neighborhood restaurant at 1001 Esplanade Avenue that is open 27/7 and has live entertainment: www.buffasrestaurant.com
More restaurant suggestions: http://www.10best.com/New_Orleans,LA/Restaurants/
An incomplete guide to bars & clubs:
http://www.10best.com/New_Orleans,LA/Nightlife/
www.neworleanscheapdrinks.com
http://www.nola.com/bar-guide/
Some famous drinks are VERY potent compared with regular cocktails that have only 1 to 1 ½ ounces of alcohol. For example, a Hurricane is basically 3 or 4 ounces of rum in something like red Kool-Aid, and a Hand Grenade has at least 4 ½ ounces of Everclear + rum + vodka mixed with melon liquor. They donât necessarily taste like an alcoholic beverage and it is easy to over-indulge.
There is always music, but the bands change: Go to www.bestofneworleans.com and click on Music then Listings or to www.offbeat.com and click on Listings, then Music.
Music clubs often advertise "No Cover", meaning there is no charge for entering. However, clubs with "No Cover" often require that customers buy a beverage each for every "set" of music (which can be every 20 minutes) so KNOW THE PRICE before you sit down. Clubs do that because some people will sit in the club all evening drinking nothing (clubs only make money from the drinks they sell - not from the music). It is also a good idea to pay for each round of drinks (in clubs on Bourbon Street) as it is delivered so there can't be any confusion at the end of the evening.
I hope you have a great time!
Where in New Orleans should I get a hotel?
Q. My husband and I are taking our 3 young daughters to the zoo and aquarium in New Orleans this week-end. I live in Louisiana and have never been to New Orleans. I am not sure which parts of town are the "safest". Any ideas on websites to find discount hotel prices? Any information on New Orleans would be appreciated.
A. Stay in the Quarter. Since the hurricane, I have stayed in the Hotel Monteleone twice (smallish rooms except the suites), the Ritz Carlton twice (service still struggling to achieve appropriate standards), the W French Quarter twice (fabulous location on Chartres but a real sink would be nice), and the Windsor Court four times (love the full suites, but they need a make over). All have parking, are close the sites of the city, and are safe. Only the Monteleone would be described as historic. The size of the Windsor Court is perfect for kids. Have fun.
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