Bubblesong
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Would anyone in this group recommend a hotel or AirBNB that is in French Quarter and safe, for Mardi Gras weekend?
Thank you!
Thank you!
Bourbon Street Hotel in New Orleans?
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Still Kicking
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Had a great stay at Hotel St Marie a few blocks up from Bourbon Street.
MaxE
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Don’t stay on Bourbon St for Mardi Gras. That’s my advice.
Fish&beer
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My Navy SWCC unit buddies & I had a great time at Cat's Meow bar on Bourbon St., but we did not stay at any hotels there. 
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Bubblesong
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This will be a Ladies only weekend, but I’m sure our daughters would like a bit of nightlife, thanks for the recommendation!My Navy SWCC unit buddies & I had a great time at Cat's Meow bar on Bourbon St., but we did not stay at any hotels there.
Also @MaxE , we can’t afford anywhere near Bourbon Street!
We are a group of hockey moms in our 50’s, daughter’s are also hockey, not powder puff, and we’ll all stick together.
Ah, Bourbon Street Mardi Gras, the sweet smell of vomit and piss wafting up to your room, loud abusive drunks and the chance of getting shot to boot! Perfect family vacation spot.
In answer to your question, no I cannot recommend a hotel anywhere near New Orleans for Mardi Gras.
Seriously, be careful if you head down there. Anytime really but especially during Mardi Gras.
In answer to your question, no I cannot recommend a hotel anywhere near New Orleans for Mardi Gras.
Seriously, be careful if you head down there. Anytime really but especially during Mardi Gras.
MaxE
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Well I guess the subtlety of my earlier reply was missed, and that's my fault. Do come for Mardi Gras its a great time. Do stay in the French Quarter, my recommendation is to stay off Bourbon Street (really the part of the street from Canal to St. Ann). Like the whole time, try to avoid it. Seriously, it is not Mardi Gras but what a bunch of Frat boys from Atlanta and Gainesville imagine it to be from some girls gone wild video. If you're a group of females, even more so. Now the section from St. Ann to Esplanade on Mardi Gras day (Fat Tuesday) is another matter and worth checking out. If your here on the Tuesday head to frenchman St.
I'm by no means an expert but I have been to the mardi gras a few times
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