These are some of the recommended lodgings…most are always very affordable and several have favorable reviews from Pyrates staying in them (marked *).
Transportation Tip: If ye need a reliable driver (esp. if yer coming into the Airport) give William Horne of Motion Transportation a call at 504-390-3567 Affordable, dependable, polite & Pyrate approved!
* French Quarter Suites (from $69.95/night) 1119 N. Rampart St. (across from the French Quarter) Visit Website for best rates, or call to reserve 800-457-2253
Le Richelieu – 1234 Chartres St. – made up of two historic buildings (1845/1902), 86 deluxe, air-conditioned, non-smoking guest rooms, including 17 suites. All are individually and traditionally decorated with fine furnishings, artwork and brass ceiling fans. Amenities include hairdryers, irons and boards, refrigerators, voice mail and dataports, and remote control color TV with a selection of satellite channels. Secure, private parking on premises. (mention referral from Stef McClain) Visit Website
* Schiro’s Balcony Guest House – 2483 Royal Street (Corner of St. Roch & Royal, 15 min. walk to Bourbon St.) Visit website
* The Parisian Courtyard Inn – 1726 Prytania St., Lower Garden District (1 block from Avenue Pub & St. Charles Streetcar) Boutique Hotel/B&B/Guest House Built in 1846 by Rufus Mcllhenny of the Tabasco family! Mention NOLA Pyrate Week & Avenue Pub (877) 581-4540 Visit Website
St. Charles Guest House – 1748 Prytania (rates from $65/night), just down the street from the Avenue Pub. Phone Joanne & Dennis for reservations 504-523-6556. Visit Website
St. Vincent’s Guest House - Lower Garden District, 1507 Magazine St (4 blocks from Avenue Pub & St. Charles Streetcar) rates from $25/pp a night. Renovated 1861 Orphanage with both hotel & hostel rooms, on site restaurant, pool, free parking, WiFi… Call Peter (504) 302 9606 Visit website
* Hotel St. Pierre - 911 Burgundy St., French Quarter (2 blocks N. of Bourbon St.) When booking, ask for “Admiral” Gary Morgenstern & mention NOLA Pyrate Week, Reservations: 1-800-225-4040 Visit Website
* Andrew Jackson Hotel (paired with the St. Pierre) – 919 Royal St., French Quarter Visit Website
* The Kerlerec House – 928 Kerlerec St. (2 blocks from the French Quarter) One of the original “Creole Cottages” (circa 1808) you can rent “apartments” complete with kitchen by the week or longer. Mention NOLA Pyrate Week and any stay longer than 3 days is discounted! Visit Website
* Baronne Plaza Hotel – (from $93/night) 201 Baronne St. (1 block from French Quarter in the CBD), call to reserve 888-756-0083 Visit Website
The following locations are suggested & affordable:
St. Peter House – (from $69/night) 1005 St. Peter St. in the French Quarter, call to reserve (800) 535-7815 Visit Website
Dauphine House 1860 – ($99/night inclusive) 1830 Dauphine St. (2 blocks to French Quarter) Call to reserve 9am-9pm, 504-940-0943 Visit Website
Maison DuBois – (from $99/night) 1419 Dauphine St. (1 block to French Quarter) Call to reserve, 866-948-1619 Visit Website
Bon Maison 1833 (from $95/night) 835 Bourbon St. Call 9am-5pm to reserve, 504-561-8498 Visit Website
1870 Banana Courtyard – (from $125/night) Variety of locations less than 2 blocks to French Quarter. Call Mary & Hugh to reserve, 800-842-4748 Visit Website
Creole Inn & Suites (rates from $59/night) 2471 Dauphine St. (15 min. walk to Bourbon St.) Visit website