> 1a. Re: re Harrahs New Orleans
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I just returned from a meeting in New Orleans held at the Astor Crowne Plaza -- it is about 5 blocks up Canal St. While I felt safe walking to & from at pretty much all hours (latest I was out was 1am), and while it was OK, it has nothing to commend it otherwise, except if you would find it to be more economical, a possibility because of its relatively remote location. The walk does not require going on any side streets, and while Canal is not all that upscale (in my opinion), again, I felt safe. The tram / trolley runs up & down the middle of Canal.
Other than that experience, I have not stayed in New Orleans Harrahs or nearby hotels in the past several years. I have attended events many years ago at the Windsor Court hotel, which was fantastic, and probably still is, and likely very expensive.
While walking, I did note that the Hilton and the Doubletree were easily the very closest facilities.
--BG
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