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Thursday, 26 June 2008

Hotel in New Orleans

Q: While on a trip to the United States in August, we would like to spend a weekend in New Orleans. Can you recommend a hotel of three-star standard close to the French Quarter which offers reasonable rates? We would prefer the hotel to have a swimming pool, but this is not essential. - Maggie de Villiers

A: Try the Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, which is located within walking distance of the French Quarter. If you book through the group's website (www.countryinns.com) you should be able to get a rate of around US$100 per night. I checked the website for the first weekend in August and could book a double room for US$64 per night (plus US$8 in taxes), but on other weekends the rate rose to US$90 per night (plus US$12 in taxes). The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and an airport shuttle. Book as soon as possible to get the best rate.

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