AussieGirl
04-27-2005, 08:59 AM
Are you headed to NO to see JP play in front of his Tulane crowd? Here's important info:
OK - so glad I went to <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:City><st1:place>New Orleans</st1:place></st1:City> in person. The most important thing I learned is:
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1. There is virtually no tailgating...most surrounding bars open early and people drink there before they walk over to the dome. There is very limited parking at the Dome and it's for upscale Season ticket holders only.
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2. Parking prices are ugly at city and FQ hotels (ave. $20-$30 per night). Be sure to ask about it if you're booking at a different hotel.
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3. How could we get a tailgate party for our visiting Bills Fans.
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4. That this game will be a big sell-out because of the local JP fans.
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3..You can save a lot of $$ (on rooms and parking) by being a few blocks from the FQ rather than right in it.<o:p> </o:p>
So here's the BEST deal I found:
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I had a long meeting with the manager of the HOLIDAY INN - SUPERDOME. It's located just 6 blocks from the FQ, 2 blocks from the Canel Street Trolly and 2 blocks from the Superdome. Because I'm coordinating another convention at this same hotel, they will give us all kind of concessions.
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He is willing to make this the "OFFICIAL BUFFALO BILLS HOTEL" for the weekend and has offered the following:
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1. Rooms at $115 and lower per night. The Holiday Inn Superdome is now ready to accept your reservations. But you must call them direct at 504-581-1600, ask for Reservations, then ask for the "Buffalo Bills" rate (you won't get it online or at the 800#).
The rate is in effect from Wednesday, Sept 28 through Wednesday, October 5. If you need more days and they won't approve it, ask for the Sales Manager, John Steffes.
I've blocked 100 rooms and the price will work like this. It will start at $115 and as we book more rooms the rate will drop for EVERYONE as follows:
1-25 rooms...$115
26-50 rooms...$105
51+ rooms...$95
They'll adjust EVERYONE'S rate down when they do a reservation count on September 26th. If you've already booked at this hotel, you can wait a few days and then call and transfer your reservation to the Buffalo Bills block.
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2. He will put on a Saturday night pre-game reception in the bar with drink specials and free wings. Or for $3 a person, he'll put out a spread. I thought that a 2-hour get toether would be better because many will want to branch out and explore the City that night. He'll also let us put up banners and decorations from Friday through Sunday.
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3. Opening up the bar at <st1:time Hour="9" Minute="0">9am</st1:time> Sunday with more drink specials and free snacks before we go over to the game. And of course a Victory party afterwards if we want.
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4. Parking at the hotel for $8 per 24 hours.
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5. The hotel has a free shuttle to the FQ, Riverfront and Harrah's Casino every hour on the hour.
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6. The hotel restaurant has good food and very reasonable priced. The rooms are very nice too.
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AFTER SPENDING 8 HOURS LOOKING AT VARIOUS HOTELS AND CONSIDERING DIFFERENT OPTIONS, I CAN GUARANTEE THAT THIS IS A GREAT OPTION FOR VISITING BILLS FANS. What a great opportunity to show solidarity and to party with fellow fans!
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Party on...... <!--IBF.ATTACHMENT_320675-->
OK - so glad I went to <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:City><st1:place>New Orleans</st1:place></st1:City> in person. The most important thing I learned is:
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1. There is virtually no tailgating...most surrounding bars open early and people drink there before they walk over to the dome. There is very limited parking at the Dome and it's for upscale Season ticket holders only.
<o:p> </o:p>
2. Parking prices are ugly at city and FQ hotels (ave. $20-$30 per night). Be sure to ask about it if you're booking at a different hotel.
<o:p> </o:p>
3. How could we get a tailgate party for our visiting Bills Fans.
<o:p> </o:p>
4. That this game will be a big sell-out because of the local JP fans.
<o:p> </o:p>
3..You can save a lot of $$ (on rooms and parking) by being a few blocks from the FQ rather than right in it.<o:p> </o:p>
So here's the BEST deal I found:
<o:p> </o:p>
I had a long meeting with the manager of the HOLIDAY INN - SUPERDOME. It's located just 6 blocks from the FQ, 2 blocks from the Canel Street Trolly and 2 blocks from the Superdome. Because I'm coordinating another convention at this same hotel, they will give us all kind of concessions.
<o:p> </o:p>
He is willing to make this the "OFFICIAL BUFFALO BILLS HOTEL" for the weekend and has offered the following:
<o:p> </o:p>
1. Rooms at $115 and lower per night. The Holiday Inn Superdome is now ready to accept your reservations. But you must call them direct at 504-581-1600, ask for Reservations, then ask for the "Buffalo Bills" rate (you won't get it online or at the 800#).
The rate is in effect from Wednesday, Sept 28 through Wednesday, October 5. If you need more days and they won't approve it, ask for the Sales Manager, John Steffes.
I've blocked 100 rooms and the price will work like this. It will start at $115 and as we book more rooms the rate will drop for EVERYONE as follows:
1-25 rooms...$115
26-50 rooms...$105
51+ rooms...$95
They'll adjust EVERYONE'S rate down when they do a reservation count on September 26th. If you've already booked at this hotel, you can wait a few days and then call and transfer your reservation to the Buffalo Bills block.
<o:p> </o:p>
2. He will put on a Saturday night pre-game reception in the bar with drink specials and free wings. Or for $3 a person, he'll put out a spread. I thought that a 2-hour get toether would be better because many will want to branch out and explore the City that night. He'll also let us put up banners and decorations from Friday through Sunday.
<o:p> </o:p>
3. Opening up the bar at <st1:time Hour="9" Minute="0">9am</st1:time> Sunday with more drink specials and free snacks before we go over to the game. And of course a Victory party afterwards if we want.
<o:p> </o:p>
4. Parking at the hotel for $8 per 24 hours.
<o:p> </o:p>
5. The hotel has a free shuttle to the FQ, Riverfront and Harrah's Casino every hour on the hour.
<o:p> </o:p>
6. The hotel restaurant has good food and very reasonable priced. The rooms are very nice too.
<o:p> </o:p>
AFTER SPENDING 8 HOURS LOOKING AT VARIOUS HOTELS AND CONSIDERING DIFFERENT OPTIONS, I CAN GUARANTEE THAT THIS IS A GREAT OPTION FOR VISITING BILLS FANS. What a great opportunity to show solidarity and to party with fellow fans!
<o:p> </o:p>
Party on...... <!--IBF.ATTACHMENT_320675-->