Hotels for Mardi Gras in New Orleans!

It’s not too late!

New Orleans Mardi Gras is only twelve days away, and believe it or not you can still find quality reservations in town, but I assure you this will not be true by Monday. This may be your last chance to heat up your winter with some out-of-control fun.

We contacted a couple of our favorite New Orleans hotels and we’re pleased to find they’re still offering rooms for at least the 24^th. If nothing else, you’ll have a safe place to pass out. Both are located in the French Quarter.

One of the most historic French Quarter hotels, the Chateau LeMoyne has been around for every single Mardi Gras celebration, having been built 10 years before the first Mardi Gras parade in 1857. What a place to stay!

Another good choice is the Holiday Inn French Quarter Hotel. Affordability is the name of the game. See if you can score one of their last minute deals, but don’t wait too long. Again, Mardi Gras reservations go fast!

Mardi Gras Day is February 24, 2009, which is by far the wildest night, however the celebration lasts for weeks beforehand, so arrive early if you can. The preceding weekend is especially exciting. Learn more about parade routes, weather and other advice here.

Tip: Despite its reputation, the Mardi Gras of today is about 90% family-friendly, so you shouldn’t be afraid to bring along everyone for a good time. The parades are especially great for the kids, because the Krewes pass out fun toys by the handful. However, the 10% of Mardi Gras that isn’t so family-friendly, the part you see commercials about at three in the morning on Comedy Central, that part happens to be the French Quarter, so bear this in mind when making reservations.

Have Fun!

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