You can't get any closer to the action than at the JW Marriott Hotel, as featured in our Parade Route Hotel Package! Enjoy a luxurious 4-Star hotel stay directly on the historic Canal Street parade route. Then venture into the French Quarter because all the best French Quarter sites, restaurants, shopping, bars and nightlife are right at your doorstep! The JW received a lavish renovation in 2021, placing it among the very top hotels in all of New Orleans. Featuring contemporary decor, a rooftop pool, a lively bar, and beautiful views from every room, the JW Marriott is your perfect home base for Mardi Gras 2025!

Parade Route Hotel Package Pricing:

4-Night Stay: February 28 - March 4, 2025 (Friday - Tuesday)

  • Quad Occupancy, 4 in a Room: $1,595 per person

  • Triple Occupancy, 3 in a Room: $1,795 per person

  • Double Occupancy, 2 in a Room: $1,995 per person

  • Single Occupancy is $2,895

5-Night Stay: February 28 - March 5, 2025 (Friday - Wednesday)

  • Quad Occupancy, 4 in a Room: $1,695 per person

  • Triple Occupancy, 3 in a Room: $1,895 per person

  • Double Occupancy, 2 in a Room: $2,095 per person

  • Single Occupancy is $3,295

Please Note: Pricing includes all taxes and booking fees.

Room Type is Based on Occupancy: Single & Double Occupancy bookings feature a room with 1 King Bed. Triple & Quad Occupancy bookings feature a room with 2 Queen Beds. If you're a Double Occupancy booking and would like to upgrade to a room with 2 Queen Beds, an upgrade fee of $100 per person applies.

Optional Upgrade: Breakfast Package Add-On with Room Upgrade: A Royal Experience! If you would like to wake up each day to a beautiful breakfast buffet served in an exclusive lounge area that includes a bottomless mimosa and Bloody Mary bar (OMG!) with a room upgrade to boot, then make sure to add this exclusive upgrade option on to your reservation for a one-time fee of $400 for single and double occupancy bookings, $500 for triple occupancy bookings, and $600 for quad occupancy bookings. Choose between a larger and more spacious Corner King Room, or a View Double Queen Room. We have a limited number of these packages available, this exclusive add-on feature sells quickly and is worth every penny!

What's Included:

  • Upscale 4-Star Hotel Stay in the French Quarter and Directly on the Parade Route, in the Middle of the Action and Fun!

  • Champagne Toast & Introduction: A Toast to Your Arrival into New Orleans!

  • Welcome Cocktail Party: Enjoy Cocktails & Appetizers with New Friends, plus Prize Give-aways, a Photo Booth & More 

  • Bourbon Street Balcony Party: 6 Hour Reservation on the BEST Balcony on Bourbon Street, includes Open (Free!) Premium Bar & Cajun Buffet

  • Ultimate Bead Pack: Tons of Beads to Toss Down to the People on Bourbon St. Below, to Accompany Your Bourbon Street Balcony Party!

  • "Super Krewe" Parade Grandstand Ticket: Watch a Full Evening of Mardi Gras Parades from the BEST Grandstands

  • Gator Swamp Boat Cruise through the Bayous of Louisiana, includes Guided Tour & Transportation

  • Ghost Walking Tour through the French Quarter - Spooky!

  • Mardi Gras Celebration Goody Bag, includes Beads, Blinky Lights, a Mardi Gras Mask, Local Goodies & Lots More 

  • Treat yourself to a cafe au lait & beignets at Cafe Du Monde, the French Quarter’s original coffee shop! Enjoy this savory treat across from the iconic setting of Jackson Square!

  • Arthur Hardy's Official 2025 Mardi Gras Program & Guide, Collector's Edition 

  • Insider Guides at All Events, Making Sure You're Having the Best Time Ever!

What's Not Included:

  • Airfare

  • Transportation to/from airport ** We suggest: Taxis offer a flat rate fee of $36 from the airport to any hotel in the French Quarter or Downtown Area

  • Transportation to/from events, unless noted ** All events are walking distance from our 3 featured hotels, max walking distance is 1/2 mile

Booking Options & Cancellation Policy:

Booking Options:

  • 50/50 Plan: 50% deposit per person to book, final 50% due January 1, 2025

  • Payment Plan: $200 deposit per person to book, monthly payments, final payment due January 1, 2025

  • For Guests Booking December 2024 through January 2025: We can extend the 50/50 Plan with 50% deposit to book, and final 50% due February 1, 2025.

  • For Guests Booking in February 2025: Payment is due in full upon booking.

Ready to Book? Call or Email us at (504) 322-7753, info@festivalinsidertours.com. OR Book Online! Book directly on our website: Click Here to Book Now!

Cancellation Policy:

  • Cancellations received before January 1, 2025 receive a full refund minus $200 cancellation fee per person. This cancellation fee can be applied to any future re-booking. Just join us for a future Mardi Gras, and you will recover this cancellation fee in full.

  • Cancellations received after January 1, 2025 forfeit amount already paid.

  • Reservations made after January 1, 2025 are non-refundable.

“Peace of Mind” Guarantee:

  • If the event is cancelled due to COVID or any other reason, full refunds will be issued to all guests, including deposit.

Parade Route Hotel Packages feature a Stay at JW Marriott Hotel, 4 Star

Hotel Details:

The JW Marriott Hotel is the crowned jewel of Canal St. and will provide a perfect home base for your stay in New Orleans for Mardi Gras! Having recently received a luxurious renovation, the JW is a top-tier property that can be described as contemporary yet classic, sleek and sophisticated. The JW Marriott is located on the Canal Street streetcar line and all of the French Quarter’s charming galleries, boutiques, antique shops, and music-filled nightclubs are right at your doorstep!

The Hotel's location on the Canal St. main parade route gives you instant access to all the Mardi Gras parade action! Across Canal St. is the always enchanting Royal St., and just 1 block away is famed Bourbon St. When you're not out enjoying all the Mardi Gras festivities, grab a drink in the hotel bar or relax at the rooftop pool; grab a bite at Fogo de Chao, or step out onto the oversized balcony to watch the evening parades. Enjoy free WiFi, beautifully appointed rooms, and breathtaking views from your hotel room. The JW will not disappoint!

Hotel Amenities Include: 

  • Fogo de Chao Steakhouse

  • Lobby Lounge, the Hotel Bar & Restaurant

  • Rooftop Pool

  • Fitness Center

  • Room Service

  • 24 Hour Mini Convenience Store / Snack Bar

  • Business Center

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** This is a big trip and we understand that you may have a lot of questions! Call or email us any time, as we are very happy to answer any questions you might have. We can explain the included events and tours, offer tips on which hotel to book, or simply chat about all of the splendor that is Mardi Gras. We are always happy to hear from you and are very happy to help!

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