Where we stayed

We stayed at the New Orleans Marriott which was handily located on Canal and Charters street. Nice, clean, well cared for facilities, great lobby, some hot water availability problems first thing in the morning but we coped. Nice sheets, friendly staff, helpful concierge desk.

Then we moved to the Inn on Bayou Rd. which was a fabulous B and B. Frank, the innkeeper was very attentive, the rooms (we had a little cottage) were beautifully decorated, the pool was lovely, the grounds delightful - cute baby chicks and cats co-mingled without acrimony. Breakfast was first rate and other guests were there to visit with. Location is a bit removed from the quarter which made it peaceful and it was a safe and pleasant walk through a lovely neighbourhood (Esplanade Rd) to the Quarter. Quick cab ride too and a bus.

Where we stayed

I posted this on another thread as well but I would strongly advise folks to take cabs from Bayou Road to the French Quarter. It%26#39;s not a safe area. I%26#39;m thrilled that nothing happened but there have been some pretty high-profile crimes in that ';upper Treme'; area lately.

Where we stayed

That%26#39;s so sad to hear. The Inn on Bayou Road is just about two houses away from Esplanade which has such beautiful houses to gaze at as you walk down to the French Quarter. It reminded me of Charleston.

eveningpiper~

so excited to see your review of the Inn on Bayou Rd. Frank is a really good friend of ours...we toured the B%26amp;B yesterday. But CajunWave is right....we always take cabs from Esplanade....better safe than sorry.

Esplanade is great down by the river but when you get near the I-10 it%26#39;s very dicey. I agree with the cab suggestion.