If you're looking to visit New Orleans for Mardi Gras on Tuesday, February 21, you've definitely got a wide variety of hotels, from the elegant and classy to comforting and affordable, to choose from.  This list will provide you with a number of the best places to stay for Mardi Gras right along the parade route.

Avenue Garden Hotel (1509 St. Charles Ave.) - A small boutique hotel situated right next to the uptown portion of the parade route, Avenue Garden is one of the top places to stay for Mardi Gras.  Quaint with off street parking and within walking distance to the French Quarter, Riverwalk, and the Superdome.  To book reservations or get more information, visit the Avenue Garden Hotel website or call (504) 521-8000.

Intercontinental Hotel (444 St Charles Avenue) - Located right on the Mardi Gras parade route in the Central Business District, the Intercontinental Hotel boasts a four star rating with a rooftop pool, 479 rooms, and one of the top restaurants in New Orleans, The Veranda.  To book reservations or get more information, visit the Intercontinental Hotel website or call (800) 424-6385.

Astor Crowne Plaza (739 Canal Street) - Situated right on the corner of historic Bourbon Street, Astor Crowne Plaza offers a 4 diamond hotel experience right in the heart of the French Quarter with over 700 rooms and 28 suites.  This is a prime Mardi Gras hotel.  To book reservations or get more information, visit the Astor Crowne Plaza website or call (504) 962-0500.

Parc St. Charles (500 St. Charles Avenue) - Parc St. Charles is a budget-minded Best Western Hotel right along the Mardi Gras parade route and conveniently located within blocks of the French Quarter, Harrah's Casino, the Superdome, and much more.  To book reservations or get more information, visit the Parc St. Charles website or call (504) 522-9000.

Hotel LeCirque (936 St. Charles Avenue) - Never leave the hotel to watch the parade from Hotel LeCirque, one of the best places to stay for Mardi Gras.  LeCirque has 137 rooms and offers a wide variety of Mardi Gras packages for your convenience.  To book reservations or get more information, visit the Hotel LeCirque website or call (504) 962-0900.

The Columns Hotel (3811 St. Charles Avenue) - This historic, small hotel is situated right at the beginning of the Mardi Gras parade route and offers complimentary breakfast, live jazz in the ballroom, a Victorian lounge, and much more.  To book reservations or get more information, visit the Columns Hotel website or call (504) 899-9308.

Royal St. Charles (135 St. Charles Avenue) - A luxurious hotel one block from the French Quarter and right in the center of the Mardi Gras celebration.  This Mardi Gras hotel offers a contemporary, upscale atmosphere with Harrah's Casino and all the great New Orleans attractions just steps away.  To book reservations or get more information, visit the Royal St. Charles website or call (800) 455-3417.

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