IslandMix

Going to T&T for the first time, but all the hotels in Port of Spain are booked..and I mean all of them!!! Can anyone offer names of guest houses/bb or anything else that I can lodge at that is close to the carnival festivities/parties.?? Not really sure how the thing works, but are the major parties primarily in Port Of Spain? Someone paint me a picture..
I've got my ticket reserved...and want to purchase it, but cant find a hotel to stay at.!!!
This is tragic...help!!!!
Previously someone recommended Lacalyspo, but I cant find that online...anyone knows more about it or any other!!


TRINIDAD 2K6, I WILL BE THERE!!!

Alright I am officially screwed....I say I gine Carnival for 2K6 but I aint start looking for nutting yet.....so u got me real scared....and reading de thread bout size restrictions got me even more worried caus ei wanna jump wid Poison........Hmmmmmm

HELP we need some help in this thread

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We going from Sun til Sun.......

Not all the hotels are booked however many are asking for final payment by December. Have you tried Hilton?

Are you going with friends? A lot of people rent out their homes/rooms in their homes during carnival. If you know or have anyone down there, have them ask around for you as these things won't be advertised or anything. I know a family in Morvant (close to POS) who live up here and rent out every year. If you like I'll find out if its still up for grabs and how much they're looking for but they rent the whole thing so its best for a group of friends.

The Hilton and Crowne Plaza has been booked for months. I started trying in July. I'm staying at the Chaconia Inn in Maravel. I have a travel agent that knows all of the B&B's, guest houses and apartments that are available if you would like her info I will give it to you.

The Hilton does have availability, but it is extremely limited. You can PM me if you want more info. There are also other hotels that are available.

Its been my experience that the major hotels are not fully booked until December at the earliest.

When you try to book a room at any of these hotels on the internet for the carnival dates of Feb. 24th to March 1st they all say: "No Rooms Available." Thats because most/all have a special 5 night Carnival Package that they are selling for those dates at extremely high rates over normal, like double or triple.

I just checked the Crowne Plaza by email directly to the hotel,
and got a reply back from the manager, so they must have rooms available, and at the following rates you will understand why they still have rooms:.

5 night Minimum stay, Feb 24th thru checkout on March 1st:
Breakfast free

Single...US$1736 for 5 nites includes the 20% taxes
Double...US$1912 for 5 nites includes the 20% taxes

Before or after the carnival package:

Single...US$206/nite includes tax
Double...US$236/nite includes tax

These rates appear to be over 25% higher then a year or two ago and have priced me out of the picture(I have stayed there 3 times for carnival) And to make matter worse, a NON-REFUNDABLE 25% deposit is reqd at booking and the full non-refundable balance is due Jan 31st. So, you had better buy trip interuption insurance or you could be out big bucks if you got sick or whatever. Another added expense unless you want to gamble.

I think your best bet is the Courtyard Marriott Port of Spain.
Its a new hotel, good location, call them directly to get the their 5 day carnival rate and to book. I think last year people paid something like US$225/night average.
Thats where I would stay if I was going. Not fond of the Hilton or Kapok, both kinda run down and the prices will be close to the Crowne Plaza.

You have to contact the hotels directly by phone or email for rates and to book.

Hope this helps, good luck,
John

@misspersonality

If you want to stay at a guest house which are cheaper check out this link

http://www.visittnt.com/accommodations.asp

These guest houses have been inspected by the tourist board and are good value for money.

http://www.carnivalburnout.com
Hotels, transport, parties, THE WORKS!!!

There's a couple of places that some friends of mine stayed at in St James/Woodbrook some years a back and one in belmont near the savannah. I will have to ask them if they have the information and get back to you. I will send a pm as soon as I find out.