douknownam Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Dates: 4/16-4/19Bid history:$80 - unsuccessful$85 - unsuccessful$90 - unsuccessful$95 - unsuccessful$100 - unsuccessfulWill staying in the Downtown region suffice? First time to NOLA and am looking for a touristy time. Will try again another day. Link to comment
swag Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Will staying in the Downtown region suffice? First time to NOLA and am looking for a touristy time. Will try again another day.The French Quarter is your first choice, but deals there are fewer than in the adjacent zones and usually more expensive. In the Downtown zone, 4* at the farthest, you're looking at the Hyatt, which is 2/3 mile walk (or a 3 minute cab ride) to the quarter, but you might also get the Sheraton, which is right across the street from the Quarter. Similar for the Convention Center zone. Link to comment
AaronJB Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Welcome to Betterbidding. :)Sorry to hear that your bids weren't accepted for this stay. What would be your desired budget per night?Additionally, as noted above, are any other nearby zones (which may be less expensive than the popular French Quarter) be acceptable?Thank you for using the site's HOTWIRE or PRICELINE links to start your purchases and searches. Link to comment
thereuare Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Just to 'throw it out there' HOTWIRE has what i'm guessing to be the Sheraton for $103/nite... while not the best hotel in New Orleans, if you're looking for location this hotel is right on Canal and across the street from the zone boundary that separates French Quarter and Downtown.Let us know if this is of interest.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
srobinson816 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 I have been to New Orleans many times and I agree with the posts above. Its hard to find a good deal on hotels in the French Quarter. However, downtown New Orleans is very close. I'm staying at the Hyatt next weekend and am very pleased because I got it for $90 a night. However, taxis are expensive so if you're really on a budget this might mean some extra walking. Honestly, I dont think its that big of a deal because you can experience more of New Orleans anyway. Also, there is much more to New Orleans than the French Quarter so staying downtown might allow you to see and do a little more. Link to comment
douknownam Posted January 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 After unsuccessful bids for the French Quarter, I decided to give the Downtown area a shot. Bid History:Zone 3 - $79Added Zone 4 - $80Added Zone 5 - $83Added Zone 6 - $87Added Zone 7 - $92 --success!First time using this strategy, thanks! Also, I did use the PRICELINE link.Summary of ChargesRoom Cost (avg. per room, per night): $92.00 (USD) Number of Rooms: 1Number of Guests Per Room: 2Number of Nights: 3Room Subtotal: $276.00 (USD)Taxes and Fees: $53.37 (USD)Total Room Cost: $329.37 (USD) Link to comment
AaronJB Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Congrats on your success. :)Very nice deal for this Renaissance property. Hope you are looking forward to your stay.Thank you for sharing your win and using the site's PRICELINE or HOTWIRE links to start your purchases and searches.Enjoy your stay. Link to comment
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