Priceline Hotel: Help for Mardi Gras

[SaintTaris]

I'm looking to travel with another couple for their first Mardi Gras experience. I am originally from New Orleans and would like to stay at a down town hotel instead of staying with family as usual. Traditionally hotel prices are inflated during Mardi Gras and I would hate to pay $200 for a hotel I normally pay ~$70 a night for.

Any tips?

[AaronJB]

Good morning and Happy Holidays! :)

Please let us know your desired star rating, zones and dates, and we would be happy to take a look into availability.

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[SaintTaris]

I'm looking for 3.5* - 4* hotels. The dates are 12-15 Feb 09. Location Downtown, Convention Center and French Quarter are ideal.

[AaronJB]

What would be your max budget per night?

[SaintTaris]

I would like to keep it at $100 per night per room or less per night. I need 2 rooms.

[thereuare]

Traditionally hotel prices are inflated during Mardi Gras and I would hate to pay $200 for a hotel I normally pay ~$70 a night for.

Mardi Gras is not a "normal" time of year in New Orleans, so i don't think it's realistic to expect "normal" prices. Rates are a function of supply/demand, and with lots of guests coming to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, demand is up... and so are prices.

I would like to keep it at $100 per night per room or less per night. I need 2 rooms.

At the moment, based upon current rates, I don't think your budget is going to be realistic/successful. If you'd like to give it a try anyway, let us know if $100 is your maximum bid amount OR if that is your 'all-in' amount (if the latter... what is your maximum bid amount?

Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases.

[bigjohn3574]

There's a 3 star Botique Hotel in the Franch Quarter for $67 a night on Hotwire. Not sure which hotel it is though

[thereuare]

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