Just returned from a stay here (3/2008). The Chateau LeGrand has been refurbished extensively--almost seems new--after the effects of...
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Just returned from a stay here (3/2008). The Chateau LeGrand has been refurbished
extensively--almost seems new--after the effects of Hurricane Katrina. Furniture, bedding,
and linens were new, kitchen freshly painted but with older (working) appliances, and
ceramic floor tiling was new. My only complaint was the staining on the bedroom carpet
(though it did seem imbedded and not a lack of typical cleaning). The staff was helpful and
all disposable supplies (soap, t.p., etc.) were replenished on request. The units are on 5
floors (w/elevator). The one-bedroom unit we had (#509) was on the side of the building;
the exterior faced the Hampton Inn but the side of its balcony faced the Gulf. Being on
the highest floor and in the unit closest to the building front gave unobstructed water
views. (Larger units--more bedrooms--seem to be at the front of the building with
complete Gulf views.) The units are nicely soundproofed from each other but count on
train noise to disrupt your early morning sleep (I don't think you can get away from it
anywhere nearby and you do get used to it). The Chateau is about 1 mile from the
extravagantly beautiful Beau Rivage Casino and, even though sections of the beach
walkway are under repair, is an easy walk. Other casinos can be reached on foot from the
Beau (Hard Rock) or by taking the Casino Shuttle from the Beau. An adequate grocery is
right around the corner from the Chateau, about a 2-mile drive. Because of hurricane
damage, no restaurants were available except for all the casino restaurants. Plan on
buffets for breakfast or dinner if you want to pig out for a reasonable price. If you have a
car, the Dungeness Crab buffet at the Hollywood Casino in Bay St. Louis was scads better
than the much-advertised King Crab buffet at the Boomtown Casino in Biloxi. The Chateau
is less than 2 hours from New Orleans if you want to make the trip--we did! All in all a good
experience.