I've had 3 stays there, all good, from 4 to 6 nights. The last two rooms have been upgraded, which I understand is being done all over the hotel. The beds are comfortable, showers are hot as you'll want, closet space is good, lighting is proper. The courtyards and pool area are pleasant with tables and chairs scattered about so you're not on top of other people. This is New Orleans, so there is some street life on the sidewalks nearby, but not the kind to bother you. Good shopping directly across the road or down just a few steps to the French Market. If you like jazz in particular, it is only a 10 or 15 minute walk to Frenchmen Street, where the bars, restaurants, and clubs start about 2 in the afternoon and go on till 2 at night. Very close to French Toast for very good breakfast/brunch, a bit further to the Ruby Slipper Cafe down Decatur toward Canal Street. Either of those will get you started for a great day in New Orleans. Staff are very polite and helpful and responsive. There is an onsite laundry, but I have not used it. I have not been tempted to stay elsewhere.