Where to stay for 30th birthday?

I have chosen finally to head to New Orleans for my thirtieth birthday in October instead of Vegas- at least the money will go for good...

My husband and I wouldlike to eat, see the sights, relax, go to a spa and gamble a little-

Where should we stay? Wenormally stay in hyatt regencies or the Ritz, Westins and the like. I would really like th true New Orleans vibe experience and I LOVE a good balcony,,,,

Any reccomendations??

Thanks,

Lynne

Where to stay for 30th birthday?

The Royal Sonesta has balconies on Bourbon St. and right around the corner from the Ritz which has a fabulous spa. Just went this afternoon, newly remodeled and wonderful. Not too far from the casino either.

Where to stay for 30th birthday?

Second the Royal Sonesta. Great location and very nice hotel. Also, you made an excellent choice for your birthday!

What about the Windsor Court or the Ritz New Orleans- how do they compare??

Thanks-

Lynne

Never stayed at the Windsor but the Ritz is nice. If you usually go with the Ritz then you will be happy at this one I would think. I like the location of the Royal Sonesta better but its not that far away from the Ritz.

Hello Lynne ~

You mention wanting the ';true New Orleans vibe.'; In my opinion, The Biscuit Palace definitely fits that description. It is a guest house located on Dumaine, about 1/2 a block from Bourbon. You can be in the middle of the action in a moment, but the noise does not intrude into your room when you want some rest. :) Clayton, the owner, is a very gracious host. The building itself is historic and began its life as a Creole mansion. Of course, it also has a lovely courtyard %26amp; balconies.

( 504 ) 525-9949

www.biscuitpalace.com

Hope you have a fantastic birthday!!! :)

Vive la Nouvelle-Orleans ~

Kandye

www.nola-blog.blogspot.com

I have never stayed at the Windsor Court, but a travel book described it as the most British experience in New Orleans...not exactly the New Orleans vibe you are wanting, in my opinion. For a New Orleans vibe, you will most likely get that staying in an older hotel right in the French Quarter. Royal Sonesta is a beautiful hotel, Bourbon Orleans has a great location, wonderful history, and I think they just recently did a renovation on the rooms. Even one of the smaller French Quarter hotels like Hotel Provincial would give you the New Orleans vibe, Place D%26#39;Armes has probably the best location of all, right by Jackson Square, and it gets great reviews.

For a New Orleans %26#39;vibe%26#39;, I just think that there are many better hotels to choose from than the Ritz or Windsor Court.

true I may miss out on some of the vibe but i like club level accomodations, room service and great service alltogether if one of the local hotels offer all of that great, if not at least the Ritz has some standards Iknow about. any and all help is welcome...

I would also recommend the Royal Sonesta. However, I would suggest one of the rooms overlooking the pool or the courtyard garden. They%26#39;re lovely rooms with french doors and better than a balcony on Bourbon St., in my opinion. Yes, it%26#39;s nice and romantic to have a balcony on Bourbon St., but think about a situation in which you%26#39;re trying to get some sleep and everyone outside your window is still partying. I%26#39;m very picky about where I stay, and I%26#39;m already planning on staying at the Royal Sonesta next time we%26#39;re in New Orleans.