Priceline Hotel: 4* New Orleans (French Quarter) Marriott New Orleans

[auburnfan]

I am trying to find a deal for the 22-24th of March for 4* or 3.5* French Quarter. Is it too early to secure a good rate? Also - I am traveling with 2 kids. Is Priceline a dealbreaker? Help!

[thereuare]

I am trying to find a deal for the 22-24th of March for 4* or 3.5* French Quarter.

What do you consider to be a 'good deal'? Your topic title asks 'Why are rates so high'... what rates are you currently seeing and what rates were you expecting to see?

PS- also did a little research and it's Fashion Week in New Orleans from 3/20-3/24, and while i'm not sure how big the New Orleans show is (in NYC it's HUGE), i suspect this is going to be a contributing factor to hotel demand for these dates.

I am traveling with 2 kids. Is Priceline a dealbreaker?

It depends upon your tolerance for risk.

PRICELINE only guarantees double occupancy, after that it's at the discretion of the hotel, and you could receive a room with only one bed. While you can call the hotel you win and request a room with two beds, the hotel may not be able, or willing, to honor your request. If this is not a risk you're willing to accept, HOTWIRE may still be an option as they allow you to search for up to quad occupancy and ensure sleeping accommodations for everyone you include in your search (although this usually means two beds, the second 'bed' could be a sofabed, rollaway, etc)

Let us know your thoughts and the information above and we'll take it from there.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

[The Family Ghost]

I also had a question about rates for the the dates 4/20 - 4/23. This is the week prior to Jazz Fest I believe .. not sure why the rates seem elevated. I haven't formally bid yet on Priceline, but noticed that the best deal on Hotwire was for a 4* in French Quarter/Canal St. area for $118 per night. On Priceline it is listing the median retail price between $199-$259 for a 3-4 star hotel. Do you anticipate there will be better deals if I wait it out a while, or should I consider jumping on that $118 price at Hotwire? I see a lot of messages on here about people getting rooms in the $60-$70 range via Priceline, and was hoping I might be able to get similar pricing for my dates.

Thanks !

[thereuare]

I also had a question about rates for the the dates 4/20 - 4/23.

Please start a NEW TOPIC for your own trip and we will have a look at rates for your dates and assist you there.

Thanks.

[auburnfan]

NEED HELP

4-star Hotel in Downtown New Orleans

This Hotel features the following amenities:

Fitness Center

Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply.

Pool(s)

Property offers at least one pool area; hours and dates of operation may be seasonal.

Restaurant(s)

Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary.

Business Center

Guests have access to business equipment and services; an additional charge may apply.

High-Speed Internet Access

Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply.

Tennis Nearby

Property is located within walking distance or a short drive of at least one tennis court; an extra charge typically applies.

Accessible for the blind

Braille or raised signage

Accessible for the deaf

TTY for telephone, visual or flashing fire alarm and vibrating alarm clock

Accessible path of travel

<amenity names only please... not descriptions>

In-room accessibility

Accessible path from the room entrance to the window, the bed and the bathroom; accessible hardware and minimal resistance to open the door; accessible temperature controls and window coverings

Accessible bathroom

Raised toilet, hand-held shower and grab bars at the tub and toilet

Handicapped parking

<amenity names only please... not descriptions>

Roll-in shower

Bathroom has a roll-in shower

[auburnfan]

Need Help 4* New Orleans French Quarter

And is $177 a good rate?

4-star Hotel in French Quarter / Canal Street

This Hotel features the following amenities:

Smoke Free Rooms

Guest rooms at this hotel are always smoke-free.

Fitness Center

Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply.

Pool(s)

Property offers at least one pool area; hours and dates of operation may be seasonal.

Restaurant(s)

Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary.

Business Center

Guests have access to business equipment and services; an additional charge may apply.

Laundry Facilities (self-service)

<amenity names only please... not descriptions>

Accessible for the blind

Braille or raised signage

Accessible for the deaf

TTY for telephone, visual or flashing fire alarm and vibrating alarm clock

Accessible path of travel

<amenity names only please... not descriptions>

In-room accessibility

Accessible path from the room entrance to the window, the bed and the bathroom; accessible hardware and minimal resistance to open the door; accessible temperature controls and window coverings

Accessible bathroom

Raised toilet, hand-held shower and grab bars at the tub and toilet

Handicapped parking

<amenity names only please... not descriptions>

Roll-in shower

Bathroom has a roll-in shower

[thereuare]

Please keep all posts for the same stay in the same thread.

Please post only the amenity names (and not the descriptions) as you can see how much easier it is to read and helps minimize the chance that we'll miss an amenity when researching your trip.

4-star Hotel in Downtown New Orleans

Fitness

Pool

Restaurant

Business

Hi-Speed Internet

Tennis

Blind Accessible

Deaf Accessible

Travel Accessible

Room Accessible

Bathroom Accessible

Handicapped Parking

Roll-in Shower

4-star Hotel in French Quarter / Canal Street

Smoke Free

Fitness

Pool

Restaurant

Business

Laundry

Blind Accessible

Deaf Accessible

Travel Accessible

Room Accessible

Bathroom Accessible

Handicapped Parking

Roll-in Shower

My best guess for the Downtown property (first one listed) would be the Hilton Riverside... for the French Quarter property (second one listed) my guess is the Crowne Plaza Hotel Astor.

You can check the retail price of each at MAPS and HOTELS.com.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Let us know what you decide and how it goes or if we can be of further help.

[auburnfan]

4* Express Deal French Quarter $85

$85 for 3/22-3/24

If I jump on this deal for $85 in French Quarter - I know I risk only a king size bed. But what if the hotel doesn't accept children? Is this a possibility?

Free internet

pool

restaurant

business center

fitness center

help!

also says it is an 8.0 guest rating if this helps?

[thereuare]

Please click each of these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links, then reply to this thread and we'll have a look at your post above.

Is this for the same dates as your other Priceline New Orleans thread?

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... and your searches too!

Thanks.

[Bonnie Jo]

If I had to take a guess it looks like it maybe possibility The Marriott. I have noticed that hotel is always going for low rates on here. I am thinking about booking that weekend too but 3/22-3/25.

If you are going to name your price you can find a rewards link in the topic Bonus Money Opportunities for 10$ off each day. Last I checked it was still good.

[auburnfan]

I clicked the link above - is this what you wanted me to do? Yes it is 3/22 3/24. 2 adults 2 kids

[auburnfan]

Just curious now about the PRICELINE EXPRESS deal. $85 for French Quarter 3/22-3/24

Free Internet

Indoor or Outdoor Pool

Restaurant

Business Center

Fitness Center

8.0 out of 10 rating and is a guest favorite.

Do you think 2 adults and 2 kids will be ok??

[auburnfan]

$70 marriott won

[thereuare]

Congratulations on your success!

Can you please add a reply to this thread confirming that you won the Marriott at 555 Canal in the French Quarter zone by bidding on PRICELINE?

Thank you for sharing your win with the board. Hope you're pleased with the results and looking forward to your trip.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Enjoy your stay.