My husband and I had the toughest time, in locating a reasonably rated hotel, during such a busy time in NOLA, (July 4, 2009). Not only was it a holiday weekend but also the time of the Essence Festival. Those hotels that weren't fully booked were superinflated!!

Well, while surfing the net, I stumbled upon "Bookit.com". I had honestly, not ever heard of this site but man-oh-mah, I'm so glad that I was led to it, (of course, by the Holy Spirit). We were able to book our air/hotel and car accommodations, at one time and the cost was unbelievable. When I saw the price of "The Prytania Oaks Hotel", I was really sceptical, for it seemed to good to be true.

Fortunately, I have family in New Orleans, (it's my birthplace), so one of my sisters and my eldest daughter, both were able to go to the hotel and check it out. They know that I rank cleanliness above all else and both delivered very favorable comments. So, I felt confident in my... more