Best place to stay for NOLA 70.3

Scott Alexander · October 24, 2014 1:21PM

I can't seem to find a race/event guide or even course maps for New Orleans 70.3.

I'm contemplating it for 2015, along with a group of local peeps.

Anyone have any suggestions on places/areas to stay?!? Is there an 'official' race hotel?

Gordon Polozola · October 29, 2014 9:44PM

Do you want to stay in the city or close to the race? The race is NOT in great area. Host hotel is Hilton Riverside. www.hiltonneworleansriverside.com/ It is your traditional convention hotel. Decent area to unpack - hotels in the French Quarter can be challenging. But there are tons of hotels. So it depends what you are looking for. Boutique: Le Pavillon, Modern: The W. Check the prices for InterContinental New Orleans too - it is comparable to the Hilton and there may be deals.

I did the 5150 this year and stayed in the Motel 8 close to the race start. It is cheap, clean and has good reviews. But it is ONLY a place to sleep. 6322 Chef Menteur Highway, I-10 Exit 240 B, New Orleans, LA 70126. Outside entry motel.

Gordon Polozola · October 29, 2014 10:21PM

One other thing, here is a link to the 2014 Athlete Guide:

2014_nola703_athleteguide_040714.pdf

GMAN 19030 · December 2, 2014 7:58AM

Here are the course maps: http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/ev...z3KkRzbFcq

NOLA 70.3 is a logistically difficult race to navigate with the host hotel and packet pickup nowhere near the race site. At least the finish line is at the transition area for next year. It used to be hotel/expo/packet pickup at A, swim/bike/T1/T2 at B, and finish at C.

I'm staying at the Marriott Courtyard Downtown. Address is 910 Iberville.

Scott Alexander · March 1, 2015 6:35PM

I still haven't booked a hotel for NOLA.

Any ideas on anything downtown-ish that's less than $250/night and doesn't gouge for parking (since I'll be driving from Dallas)?
Ideally, walking distance (and safe to do so) to/from French Quarter. I realize I might be asking a lot!

Gordon Polozola · March 1, 2015 11:04PM

Staying in Metairie just outside of New Orleans for $108: see link below. It is 20-25 minutes from race. Couldn't find anything reasonable near race or in the Quarter. You could look in the Warehouse District, which is easy walking distance to the Quarter. But expect $200. http://www.expedia.com/New-Orleans-Hotels-Sleep-Inn-Suites-Metairie.h870852.Hotel-Information?hashTag=overview&c=738df8dc-86f9-4384-999c-f50c69015153&rm1=a2&&rfrr=AB.5037.1&universalDataObjectExposureEnabled=false

Best place to stay for NOLA 70.3

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