We like New Orleans pretty well, though find the French Quarter disturbingly touristy after an hour or so, so it was very nice to get out of downtown when we were done there. This small hotel is at the edge of the Lower Garden District, which is pretty spotty---some very nice restaurants (including Emeril's Delmonico) are right there, and it's just a short block off the St. Charles streetcar line, but there's also a burned out house 2 doors down and a homeless man who sleeps in the doorway across the street. The street is well-lit, so we were not concerned about leaving our car there or walking at night out to St. Charles. The hotel is a bit shabby (just like New Orleans itself), but the staff is GREAT and our room became a cool, homey oasis. Comfy bed, A/C and ceiling fan. I'd definitely stay there again as I think the neighborhood is generally improving. However, if your tastes run to Holiday Inn and Shoney's, you'll want to book a room elsewhere...this would be too funky for you.
