Royal St. was hands down one of our favourite places we've stayed in New Orleans and we've visited often. We were able to check in early and the room was already nice and cold, a good reprieve from the NOLA summer. Our room was charming and private with an en-suite toilet and shower. There were plenty of amenities for the shower and lots of towels, not to mention a very thoughtful gift in the refrigerator upon arrival. We really enjoyed that after a long flight! Thankfully there is a bubbler in the foyer with free, clean drinking water downstairs- most places don't think to have this available but Royal did. There are so many great restaurants to try in NOLA it's tough to compare to them but the complimentary breakfast in the parlor was great to get a little something to get the day started, there were plenty of options and fresh hot coffee.
We stayed here with another group of friends who stayed in another room and there was plenty of space to sit outside or in the rooms to chat and the front parlor is going to be opened shortly, if not already, to the public so at night you can sit and read or spend time with friends/family. We didn't take advantage of the hot tub because it was so hot out but that will sure be nice in the winter.
As far as location goes you cannot beat this place! There are some great restaurants just a couple blocks from the building and even a great grocery store of sorts called Mardi Gras Zone that has everything from groceries to costumes to fresh pizza and even a bar! If you want to head over to Bourbon St or Frenchmen it's literally a few minutes walk. You can't beat that especially with the price of the room.
We really can't say enough great things about this place and will definitely be staying there again when we next visit New Orleans.