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Looks like I'll be going to a bachelor party in NOLA the weekend we play Tulane, so naturally I'll detour to the Super Dome Saturday afternoon to watch the Ponies with what I imagine will be less than 3,000 of my closest friends. So, I have a couple of questions I was hoping someone can answer.

As far as tickets, are they strict about moving around? I'm thinking about buying some cheap endzone or upper deckers and moving over to the SMU seats.

Does anybody have their lodging figured out? I've been to NOLA a number of times and I've done everything from the boutique hotels to the convention type hotels, but I'm not married to any particular spot. I would appreciate it if anyone has knowledge of a nice place with a good deal, otherwise I'll just do hotels.com or some such.

Any cool gameday things I should be aware of? Or is it pre-party/tailgate on Bourbon street and then stumble over for kickoff?

I have stayed several times at the Inn on Bourbon Street, though it has changed names and brands several times, but it is reasonable and right on Bourbon Street in the middle of the French Quarter.

As for moving around, it didn't appear to be a problem when I went. I will note that if you buy tickets online through their box office, they are so unorganized they will send you emails until the end of time. I have told them to stop a half dozen times, but they keep trying to sell me Tulane tickets.

Intercontinental has a 'Tulane football' rate if you call. Same weekend as VooDoo festival plus Saints home game so hotel rooms will be dwindling in availability.

best advice = PARTY

I've got the partying covered.

http://www.bananacourtyard.com/

Cheap rooms and close to bourban street. Nice B&B and condo rental.

I think the rooms start off at about 70 a night

smusic 00 wrote:Intercontinental has a 'Tulane football' rate if you call. Same weekend as VooDoo festival plus Saints home game so hotel rooms will be dwindling in availability.

Any idea what that rate is?

I found some Voodoo Fest rates if anyone is interested I can send them the link. JW for under $200/night and Renaissance about $170 I believe.

RE Tycoon wrote:

smusic 00 wrote:Intercontinental has a 'Tulane football' rate if you call. Same weekend as VooDoo festival plus Saints home game so hotel rooms will be dwindling in availability.

Any idea what that rate is?

I found some Voodoo Fest rates if anyone is interested I can send them the link. JW for under $200/night and Renaissance about $170 I believe.

145 w/ a 2 night minimum

RGV Pony wrote:

RE Tycoon wrote:

smusic 00 wrote:Intercontinental has a 'Tulane football' rate if you call. Same weekend as VooDoo festival plus Saints home game so hotel rooms will be dwindling in availability.

Any idea what that rate is?

I found some Voodoo Fest rates if anyone is interested I can send them the link. JW for under $200/night and Renaissance about $170 I believe.

145 w/ a 2 night minimum

Be a playa were all here including the team

This might be one of the best deals you'll find. While I've never stayed there, sounds like pretty good location and the reviews arent too bad.

http://travel.yahoo.com/p-hotel-371726- ... ce_hotel-i

Please, please read the reviews prior to booking, so that you have access to the proper stairwell.

For those of you who "do contract work for Shell" the Intercontinental will make rooms available for about $100.

I understand the Drury Inn, across the street from Le Pavillion will do the same. Parking included.

Whatever hotel the team has reserved usually provide an excellent rate as well.

If it is a 2:30 start, Breakfast at Brennan's would be an excellent choice.

Plenty of time for a slow troll to the Dome and make kickoff.

From recent experience, the hotels and restaurants have been very gracious to those of us visiting from Texas.

Should be a great weekend for all.

Can I show them your shell I'D???

Decided on the JW, got a good rate using a "Voodoo Festival" (music festival going on the same weekend) code I found. Let me know if anyone wants to use the code. Rooms are $280 market, and $196 with the code.

Mestengo wrote:Can I show them your shell I'D???

They won't ask. Particularly when you book a Friday.

Enjoy.