(And Why Waiting to Book Is a Rookie Move) 💜💚💛
IT WILL BE HERE IN A FLASH!!!
By Karen Brem, Marketing Director, Historic Mardi Gras Inn
If you’ve ever said, “Oh, we’ll book our Mardi Gras hotel later,” allow me — lovingly, dramatically, and with a bead-covered hand — to stop you right there. 🛑🎉
Later turns into “why is everything sold out?” real fast during Mardi Gras. Availability disappears, choices get slimmer than a king cake slice after Fat Tuesday, and suddenly you’re staying nowhere near the action wondering how this all went sideways.
Mardi Gras is not a one-day party. It’s a full-blown, glitter-drenched, brass-band-blaring SEASON 🎺✨ — and first-time visitors who plan ahead have way more fun.
So let’s do this right.
🎭 Rule #1 of Mardi Gras: Location Is Everything
You can have the perfect costume, the cutest shoes (questionable choice, but we support you 👠), and the best parade plan — but if you stay in the wrong location, Mardi Gras becomes unnecessarily… stressful. And no one wants that energy.
Locals and repeat revelers will tell you the same thing every time:
👉 Stay walkable. Stay connected. Stay flexible.
That’s why Historic Mardi Gras Inn is such a smart home base during Carnival season.
We’re located in the Marigny — just outside the thick of the madness — which means you’re close enough to dive into the fun and far enough to actually sleep when you finally decide you’re done catching beads at 2 a.m. 😴✨
🚶♀️ Walk to the Quarter… or Ride Like a Local 🚋
Here’s a classic Mardi Gras rookie mistake: underestimating how interesting it becomes to get around once parade routes go up.
From Historic Mardi Gras Inn, you can:
- 🚶 Walk to the French Quarter for parades, parties, and late-night mischief
- 🚋 Take a 2-minute walk to the streetcar (yes, TWO minutes — even in costume)
- 🎭 Ride out to the legendary parades along St. Charles Avenue without driving, parking, or losing your sanity
St. Charles Avenue parades are an absolute Mardi Gras must — tree-lined, historic, and dripping with old-school New Orleans charm. And riding the streetcar there? That’s part of the experience, darling. ✨
No car. No parking drama. No rideshare gridlock while everyone argues about whose fault it is. 🙃
⏰ Why It’s Still Not Too Early to Book
Let’s be clear — this isn’t about prices.
This is about options, availability, and peace of mind. 🧘♀️
Booking early means:
- More date flexibility
- Better room selection
- Less scrambling as Mardi Gras gets closer
- A smoother, more fabulous trip overall
Every single year, we hear the same thing from last-minute planners:
“I didn’t realize how limited everything would be.”
Now you do. And honestly? You’re already winning. 💅
🌈 A Proudly LGBTQ+ Owned Hotel (Because Inclusivity Matters)
Historic Mardi Gras Inn is proudly LGBTQ+ owned and operated, and we don’t just say that — we live it.
Mardi Gras is about:
✨ self-expression
✨ joy
✨ freedom
✨ being unapologetically yourself
Whether you’re traveling solo, with friends, with your partner, or with your chosen family, you’ll find a welcoming, inclusive, judgment-free vibe right here. Everyone is welcome — full stop. 🏳️🌈💜
💡 A Local Tip You’ll Thank Us For Later
Parades are fabulous. Beads are fun. Costumes are iconic.
But what truly makes Mardi Gras enjoyable is being able to get back to your hotel easily — without drama, detours, or tears in full makeup. 😭😂
Whether you’re:
- Walking home from the Quarter
- Riding the streetcar back from St. Charles
- Or slipping away for a quick recharge before round two
Historic Mardi Gras Inn keeps you connected — not stranded.
📞 Ready to Lock In Your Mardi Gras Plans?
If Mardi Gras is on your calendar this year — or even might be — now is the time to secure your stay and give yourself the gift of location, flexibility, and sanity. 🎁✨
📞 Call Historic Mardi Gras Inn at 504-949-5815
📞 Toll-free: 1-800-209-9408
🌐 Visit us online at https://www.historicmardigrasinn.com
Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is happy to help you plan a Mardi Gras stay that’s easier, smarter, and a whole lot more fun.
Mardi Gras is coming fast — and the best experiences always start with a great location. 🎭💜💚💛