Not a cookie cutter hotel-you feel it as soon as you enter the scented lobby with a huge bowl of pistachios. This place is a vibe and an experience in itself. No coffeemakers in the room, but morning drop-offs of thermoses of coffee/tea (and whatever milk you want) as early as you need. All-day $10 honor bar with basic mixers (no simple syrup I could see). Happy hour at 4 with wine and charcuterie. Speakeasy with hidden exit to SalonSalon which has the best whisky sours and elevated bar food.
We found the location to be safe and quiet, a 5 minute stroll to Rouse’s Market which has a Starbucks, raw and cooked food, and 20 minutes walk to the French Quarter which made us feel better about the great NOLA meals we enjoyed. Oh, and if you enjoy a nice bubble bath after a long day out, this place still has tubs available!