IC New Orleans Master Thread (Archive Thread) - pre 2013 renovation
Jan 15, 2011, 10:44 am
#61
Join Date: Nov 2010
Programs: National Exec, Hertz PC, Avis PC, Sixt Plat, Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold, Wyndham Diamond, TR Diamond
Posts: 89
Any recent experiences at this hotel? I just became Plat Ambassador so I'm curious about upgrades and overall experience and if I'd be better off somewhere else? I'm booked right now for February. Thanks!
Mar 8, 2011, 10:27 am
#62
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SFO
Programs: AC SE, AA EXP MM, UA Gold MM, Hyatt Glob, Marriott Titanium, HH Dia, IHG Plat
Posts: 4,777
Ditto.....and as AMB, can you pay up to the club level on an award night?
Mar 8, 2011, 10:55 am
#63
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: DXB
Programs: IC - Plat Ambassador, HH - G, AA - G, VS -G RJ - S, EK
Posts: 126
Mar 8, 2011, 11:58 am
#64
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SFO
Programs: AC SE, AA EXP MM, UA Gold MM, Hyatt Glob, Marriott Titanium, HH Dia, IHG Plat
Posts: 4,777
Mar 8, 2011, 12:10 pm
#65
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 244
Astor Crowne Plaza
I considered the IC but ended up booking the Crowne Plaza because it has a better location in the Quarter and I read generally good things about it on FT. I am going next week so I don't have any actual experience to report.
Mar 8, 2011, 12:55 pm
#66
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: PVD
Programs: AA Plat, Marriott Titanium, National Exec
Posts: 65
Both are nice. The CP has a better location on the corner of Canal St. and Bourbon St., although the IC is very short walk away.
Mar 8, 2011, 12:56 pm
#67
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: SFO
Programs: AC SE, AA EXP MM, UA Gold MM, Hyatt Glob, Marriott Titanium, HH Dia, IHG Plat
Posts: 4,777
The IC is more likely to be available (even for reward stays!) during peak demand periods.
Mar 8, 2011, 12:57 pm
#68
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: PVD
Programs: AA Plat, Marriott Titanium, National Exec
Posts: 65
I should add....Happy Fat Tuesday!!
Mar 8, 2011, 2:59 pm
#69
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 85
That IC is a dump overall IMO. Much better value for the CP and the location is certainly in the heart of it all on Canal. Amazingly my room was quiet as well considering it's location looking onto Bourbon.
The IC is only about a 5 minute away towards the Garden/Warehouse district though. I just found it to not be very impressive and I almost needed shower shoes in the bathroom it was that awful.
Mar 9, 2011, 6:15 am
#70
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Boston
Programs: All of the above
Posts: 398
I stayed 2 years ago,however we had 2 bathrooms and they were fairly new and very clean. I think my upgrade was to a queen hospitality suite or something like that. It had one bedroom and a separate living room with new pull out sofa,bar area,2 baths and I believe it was a corner suite.
Mar 9, 2011, 7:02 am
#71
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 5,041
after reading reviews of the IC I booked the CP, and was very pleased with it
see this thread also
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/inter...endations.html
see this thread also
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/inter...endations.html
May 5, 2011, 2:11 pm
#72
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 16,901
I agree. IC seems to be letting this property go down the drain - too bad, nice location but I don't see any updates in the past decade. Old, old, old. The negative reviews on Trip Advisor pretty much match my experience.
May 5, 2011, 5:38 pm
#73
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: PARIS (France)
Programs: AF/KLM Club 2000 | InterContinental Diamond RA |AMEX Plat | Visa Infinite |Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 10,959
"Dump" is not the exact word
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/12281971-post2865.html
But yes CP is a wiser choice for local atmosphere
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/12281971-post2865.html
But yes CP is a wiser choice for local atmosphere
May 6, 2011, 8:29 am
#74
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: ORD
Programs: UA 1K
Posts: 16,901
"Dump" is not the exact word
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/12281971-post2865.html
But yes CP is a wiser choice for local atmosphere
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/12281971-post2865.html
But yes CP is a wiser choice for local atmosphere
May 8, 2011, 12:36 pm
#75
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Princeton, NJ; Lviv Ukraine
Programs: UA 3.6MM, AF/KL Lifetime Plat, BA Gold, AA 1MM, IC Spire RA, Kimpton IC, Marriott Plat, et alia
Posts: 2,732
Not really a dump, but certainly not the best IC out there.
If you're Ambassador or RA, you get Club Lounge privileges; a decent breakfast and evening cocktails.
If you're an RA and frequent stayer you get some outstanding upgrades (check the RA Hotel thread) -- this is one hotel where your A or RA status definitely gets you more.
If you're Ambassador or RA, you get Club Lounge privileges; a decent breakfast and evening cocktails.
If you're an RA and frequent stayer you get some outstanding upgrades (check the RA Hotel thread) -- this is one hotel where your A or RA status definitely gets you more.