Pre-Cruise Hotel:
Quality Inn Gretna. $160 for one night got you a room, good buffet breakfast in the morning, a parking place for the week and a shuttle to and from the terminal. Great deal considering parking at the terminal is $12 per day. Would stay there again! (Check in as early as possible if you want to take an early shuttle. Put your name on the shuttle list!) It's called the "Park and Cruise" option.
Embarkation:
Loved the cabin. It had 2 bathrooms. 1 with a toilet, shower, and sink. The other with a shower and sink. Great room!