A March 2001 trip to New Orleans by kimmiekim
Quote: No matter when you go, there is always something to do here. To me it is better to go when it is not Mardi Gras to cut down on the crowds. The food is delicious, the drinks are off the chain, and there is plenty to do with children too.
Hotel | "Best Western French Quarter Landmark"
The Landmark offers more than just a great location. The hotel, with its intimate, European feeling reflects a traditional New Orleans style. Originally called the Vieux Carre Lodge and built on a historic site, the hotel contains 100 recently renovated and spacious rooms, two jacuzzi suites, and hallways that are named after French Quarter streets. The staff is great and eager to please. Breakfast is also served there for a nominal fee, but it is delicious. A full sevice bar is on the premises.
The Landmark also offers shuttle service, so you can leave your car parked in their garage and save on city parking fees. The hotel charges a parking fee during your visit.
Member Rating 4 out of 5 on January 9, 2003
Best Western French Quarter Landmark Hotel 920 N Rampart St New Orleans, Louisiana 70116 1-504-524-3333
Hotel
I would suggest staying here if you want to be close to everything and don't want to bother with transportation. Otherwise, with a slight inconvenience of no parking garage attached, it can be a problem when it's raining. They also charge $.75 to use one washer and dryer located in the laundry room. On Saturday-Monday mornings, continental breakfast is served. Maid service is provided every day as well, which was very nice.
Member Rating 2 out of 5 on July 7, 2003
The Quarter House Resort 129 Chartres Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 (504) 523-5906
Restaurant
The food is superb! Please try the stuffed shrimp with crab over rice. Beware of the side of mashed potatoes -- it's like a small mountain with French onions sprinkled on top. I loved the signs they have on the table to get the server's attention. Either you flip it to "Run Forrest" meaning everything is ok, or you can flip it to "Stop Forrest" and the server will recognize it immediately. I will definitely patronize there again the next time I am in town because I didn't get dessert and it looked delicious, but I just couldn't eat another bite.
Member Rating 5 out of 5 on July 7, 2003
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. 429 Decatur St New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 +1 504 522 5800; +1
Country Flame 620 Iberville St New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 +1 504 522 1138
Restaurant | "Mama Rosa"
The only thing I do hate is that it takes them forever to get it to you, but you forget about it once you begin to savor it. She also offers delivery, which I am debating on because I want mine right when it comes out of the oven!
Mama Rosa's Slice of Italy 116 Sauve Road River Ridge, Louisiana 70123 (504) 739-1400
Attraction | "Audobon Park and Zoo"
It's a relaxing break from upbeat Bourbon Street that will give the entire family some quality time together. Don't forget to bring a backpack to store snacks and water--you'll like having them while visiting the grounds.
Member Rating 5 out of 5 on January 9, 2003
Audubon Zoo 6500 Magazine Street New Orleans 70118 (504) 581-4629
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