New Orleans suggestions

[Rickypt]

Christy, I highly recommend staying in the Quarter. It makes all the difference. My favorite hotel is the Omni Royal Orleans. I just looked at their January rates and they aren't bad at all (although not sure how they compare to Queen and Crescent).

I just think it's better to be in the Quarter than worrying about being close to the venue. You can take a cab to the show for not that much $$.

Edit: and please go to the Praline Connection and have some fried pickles for me! Yum, yum, yum, yum, yum. God I love New Orleans.