David the Windham Wingate is fully booked this weekend.
Rooms and rental cars are taken up by people in for the Superbowl.
I stopped by to get some pictures for you but was diverted from my mission for a PD call.

The place is as nice as you could expect a new hotel to appear.
I'll get back on task later today.
There is a Waffle House next door and several good restaurants close by.
If the price is right I would consider it a pretty good choice.
The Wingate is approximately 3 miles from my home.
I drive past it everyday.

Today is going to be a traffic nightmare as several Mardi Gras parades will be rolling in the various towns and cities here on the coast.

There is no way ( other than for a great deal of money ) that I would venture into New Orleans this weekend.