Stay at the Blue Moon only if you you plan to party yer hiney off. Don't plan to sleep there, mon ami unless you sleep with earplugs and some shades on. It's noisy, BUT a helluva lotta fun. I like to stay there when I don't have an agenda, i.e., a festival to attend -- or anything else going on in Lafayette.
I've stayed at the Plantation Inn (Pont Des Mouton exit at I-49) a number of years. It's gone way south since the early 90's... Don't plan to sleep there either unless you have a glass pipe yer fond of and are into wild parties smokin' contraband and drinking gin and juice in your room until the wee hours. (drum and bass not included.)
My suggestion is the Microtel next door to Jr. Martin's shop -- Ambassador Caffrey exit just south of I-10. It's a little more pricey, but by golly you'll get some peace and quiet and won't have to worry about your car and its contents. That way you can get some quality shut-eye at any time of the day or night and even walk over to bend Jr.'s ear and pull an accordion or three.
check the motels along hwy 49 like the best western and a couple of others there that give the best rates
Things may be more expensive in town and only a short drive into the fest. They changed the date this year in hopes that it will be cooler let's keep our fingers crossed...also there is a jam tent on site.
Drop me a line when you get finalized and perhaps we can meet up and play some tunes, drop me an e mail...M
I want to thank you all for your answers about where to stay. My wife Janice is now on the case. Now I want to know where to be at 12:00 AM, Fri. And Sat. night. Again, best wishes to all. Jerry Tierney