Discovering New Orleans Boutique Hotels

By Charles McDonald


When traveling for business, most people prefer to stay in a corporate hotel environment. Whereas, honeymooners, couples and families often prefer a more relaxed environment. As such, it can be good to know where to find the best New Orleans boutique Hotels.

While some areas of the city still show signs of demolition from Hurricane Katrina and more recent floods, most tourist areas remain in tact. As a result, those having visited the area in the past will find many of the same great establishments which existed before the storm. For new travelers, the bars and restaurants located in the French Quarter and along Bourbon Street are often good choices when it comes to food and fun.

While corporate hotels often have the highest prices, boutique hotels are still more costly than staying at a local youth hostel. For, while a number of hostel oriented websites promote prices of $20-$50 per night, many boutique and corporate chains are often upwards of $100 or more. As a result, anyone traveling on a shoe-string budget may want to check out the local youth hostel scene.

For those traveling on a shoe-string budget, other options include staying at one of the local youth hostels. For, sites like HostelWorld and others often have lodging in the twenty dollar per night range, unlike boutique and corporate locations which often over one hundred per night. In addition, hostels often provide lockers, a kitchen, cooking pans and utensils and a refrigerator.

When traveling alone, a youth hostel is often a great option. For, not only do hostels offer a full kitchen, refrigerator, laundry room, dorm or private room and lockers, there are often group outings. As such, those traveling alone looking to go out on the town can do so safely with a group of others rather than having to maneuver the city by oneself.

Bed and breakfasts can offer a great opportunity for honeymooners and those celebrating a special occasion. While this is the case, these establishments can often be booked a year or more in advance. As such, when planning a romantic stay at a bed and breakfast in the Crescent City, it is often best to book as far in advance as possible.

When traveling to New Orleans for a festival or other event, it can often be good to stay nearby. Although, for those desiring to stay in the French Quarter, Garden District or other popular tourist area, there are often shuttles available for a nominal daily or multi-ride fee. While there are taxi-cabs and public transportation options available, these can often be quite costly in comparison.

Vacation packages are another option. These packages while often associated with an event can often be a convenient way to book a variety of attractions in one trip. Although, unless one plans on participating in all activities, attractions, events, festivals and other offerings, these can often be far more expensive than booking travel, lodging and purchasing tickets for various attractions, conferences, festivals or other events.




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