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Almost all New Orleans hotels require minimum stays during Mardi Gras (typicall 2 or more nights). When you’re searching for hotels in New Orleans, expand your search on NewOrleans.com to include 3 or more nights around the dates you plan to be in New Orleans. For example, if you want to find a hotel in New Orleans on the Friday and Saturday of Mardi Gras weekend, expand your search to include Sunday. Even if you don’t plan to stay the whole time, you’ll get a better selection of hotels and rates to choose from. New Orleans hotel rooms are at a premium during Mardi Gras. You have to Book early!

Crowds are smaller in the early part of the parade season (think: less people, more beads). Check the Mardi Gras Parade Schedule for parade dates, route maps and other details. The weekend before Mardi Gras (February 17-19) is the busiest! If your travel dates are flexible, search for rooms earlier in the month. The official Carnival parade season runs from February 5 – February 21, 2012.

NewOrleans.com is currently running a “NO FEE” promotion and has the best selection online. If you are coming to the big party in the big easy you better book now!