jeudi 25 août 2016

Discovering New Orleans Boutique Hotels

By Charles McDonald


Most business travelers prefer to stay at corporate chain hotels while others prefer a more personal experience. For those, New Orleans boutique hotels might be a good option. When it comes to these smaller establishments, there are often far less guests, more overall personal attention and higher quality amenities. In addition, while most corporate chains are located in areas related to financial and business, these smaller hotels are often located in areas prone to tourism.

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.

Corporate hotels often have the highest rates per night while hostels are often the less expensive. Hostels, often costing a third of traditional hotels also have a lot to offer. For example, there is a laundry, kitchen, refrigerator, coffee maker and cooking utensils. In addition, there are often a number of pre-planned outings for which those traveling solo or in groups are welcome to attend.

Individuals, couples or families traveling on a shoe-string budget have numerous options. For, there are a number of KOA campgrounds, RV parks and other alternative options just outside the city. Whereas, many hostels also now allow well behaved children at the same nightly rate as parents. While this is an option, it should be noted that the options for children such as television, video games and the like are generally absent from most hostel environments.

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.

For those desiring a stay somewhere in between a corporate hotel, boutique hotel or hostel, a bed and breakfast can always suffice. Although, there are now even more options in this regard with new Air B&B offerings. For, unlike traditional bed and breakfast, these new locations allow individuals to take over a private home for the duration of a stay. With that being said, there is the lack of communing with other travelers over breakfast as with a traditional bed and breakfast.

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.

For couples or groups, vacation packages can often be a great option. While there are often a number of attractions, features, tickets and other items provided as part of a travel package, many of these benefits often go to waste. As such, it is always advised to do a cost comparison before booking one of these packages to assure obtaining the best overall price when booking a trip.




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