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I STAYED IN THE WORST RATED NOLA HOTEL… THEN THE BEST

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LeeWrgt
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👁️ 4K views📅 2 months ago⏱️ 27:14
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Creator's Key Takeaways

The room was subpar. Scratches on the cabinets. The water wouldn't come out of the shower for 20 minutes.

I've had a great time in New Orleans.

Was it worth it? Hmm, I don't know. It's a nice hotel, but on other nights that I checked, it was $400.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Consider visiting New Orleans during Mardi Gras for the experience, but be prepared for high prices and crowds.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Safety during Mardi GrasThe presence of National Guard and security makes the area feel safe, despite the chaos.
Noise levels in hotels near Bourbon StreetChoose a hotel on a higher floor to reduce street noise, but be aware that some luxury hotels may still have noise issues.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the best and worst hotels in New Orleans during Mardi Gras?
QAre the negative reviews for the worst-rated hotel justified?
QIs the expensive hotel worth the price during peak season?

Port Highlights

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YouTube Video Description

MARDI GRAS in NEW ORLEANS! The busiest, wildest week of the year. Hotels sell out. Prices explode. Standards drop. So I asked ChatGPT to choose two places for me: • The absolute cheapest, worst-reviewed hotel in New Orleans • The highest-rated, most loved hotel in the city And then I checked into both. In this video, I break down: – The full cost of each hotel during Mardi Gras – What the rooms were actually like – Whether the bad reviews were justified – Whether the expensive hotel was really worth it – What Mardi Gras is like during the day vs at night – The real cost of experiencing Mardi Gras From Bourbon Street chaos to late-night crowds in the French Quarter, this trip shows the reality of visiting New Orleans during its biggest week of the year. Was the cheapest hotel a disaster? Was the best hotel worth the price? And most importantly… did I actually enjoy Mardi Gras? This is my honest comparison. If you're planning a Mardi Gras trip to New Orleans and wondering where to stay — or how much it really costs — this video will help you decide.