I booked this hotel because of the incredible location in the French Quarter and because the rest of the city was sold out. At the time of my booking this hotel was #143 out of 151 hotels in New Orleans, so I was expecting a complete dive. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. We arrived in the evening and a gentleman met us as we got out of the taxi with our keys. The room we were in had a door facing Royal street on the 1st floor. Yes, the furniture was old. Yes, the decorations were old. Yes, it smelled a little musty. But it was a great experience. There aren't big frills like Room Service and Mini Bars, but there is a kitchen with a full size refrigerator, coffee maker, adequate shower and bathroom facility, beautiful antique decorations, and most of all a true New Orleans experience. The one staff member that met us was available when we needed him for an iron, directions, and general friendly conversation. I agree that if you're looking for somewhere fancy look elsewhere, but if you're interested in a room with charachter that is literally one block from Bourbon street and walking distance of everything you need, this is the place.

We stayed at the Nine O Five Royal in October 2010 in a 2 bedroom unit that had a balcony that looked out on Royal Street. It is in a great location, easy walking distance to everything. Having a balcony to sit on for morning coffee or evening cocktails, it was a great way to view life in the quarter. Fun also to watch all the carriage drivers go by and spin their tales of the quarter, was great listening to the different stories they told of days gone by. The unit had 2 bedrooms, the front bedroom had a king bed and a small tv, the other bedroom had a queen bed, there was one bathroom off the second bedroom, small shower, but clean and serviceable, then a small kitchen with sink, fridge and microwave. It was not posh by any means, but clean and the maid service daily was prompt and accomodating and if you like old homes and the quirky features have, then this is the place for you. Great value for the accomodations and the location cannot be beat. There is a wonderful restaurant across the street from the hotel called Cafe Amelie, with one of the most beautiful courtyards in the quarter, and wonderful food as well. Definitely worth checking out.
To sum it up, we enjoyed our stay at the Nine O Five and would stay there again.

If you're looking for 5 star amenities this is not the place for you. It is an old house converted into a hotel. Everything is basic "no frills" but close to Bourbon St, Riverwalk, French Market , The Art District and all of the best the Frenchquarter has to offer as far as food, drink and entertainment. No car needed here. The room we stayed in was on the first floor with the office as the foyer to the entrance of the room. The room has a small kitchenette, small bathroom with shower only. A very large comfy bed, old televison that needs to be replaced (used only to watch the news). We stayed during the New Years Eve weekend and it was noisy however it seemed to calm down by Saturday our last night. The room was clean, the hotel innkeeper was polite, and New Orleans will forever be memorable and in our hearts. GO SAINTS!!!

I stayed in the "nicer" 2 bedroom upstairs with the balcony views....The toilet stayed backed up, the balcony is shared/partitioned with noisey neighbors, the price is was over-rated.