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I would recommednd that you do just that. New Orleans is really promoting it's tourist business of late; trying to get back to pre Katrina levels, but it has been slow. There are lots of hotel bargains to be had if you do your homework. I'd book a hotel downtown, not too far from the French Quarter and you can walk, or trolley to most attractions. The cruise pier is only a few blocks away also; very easy to get to.
