I did a little checking on hotels in the area, better deals may come up but here are some Hilton and Marriott deals that I found.

These hotels are near the convention center but it is not a terrible walk and definitly a short cab ride. Dinner is not walking distance from any of the hotels including the W so a cab is definitly in Saturday night's plans. If you plan on renting a car parking is MUCH cheaper at these hotels in comparison to the W. For anyone planning on the Hyatt I will warn you that the Hyatt is pretty far from the Quarter and is pretty run down. Their regular rates are high and I would only stay here if you can get this hotel on Priceline for under $40.

Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Downtown
1001 S. Peters Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Tel: 1-504-525-0044 Fax: 1-504-525-0035
AAA STAY AND SAVE (AA
125.10 USD

This hotel is not open yet. It is a bit far from the "action" but it is Hilton.
Homewood Suites® by Hilton New Orleans
901 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
Tel: 1-504-581-5599 Fax: 1-504-581-9133
WEEKEND (SHWWKD)
179.00 USD

Embassy Suites Hotel New Orleans
315 Julia Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Tel: 1-504-525-1993 Fax: 1-504-525-3437
AAA RATE-ID REQUIRED (SESAAA)
116.10 USD

Courtyard New Orleans Convention Center
300 Julia Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: 1 504-598-9898
Fax: 1 504-598-9897
AAA AMERICAN AUTO ASSN* QUEEN/QUEEN ROOM (2 QUEEN BEDS)* MAX 4 PPL* ID REQUIRED
85.00 (USD) per night




[This message has been edited by prncess674 (edited 11-05-2002).]