New Orleans is a city full of pleasant surprises and the "muse suite" was no exception. As a family of 4 we had space to chill and eat. A 10 minute walk dropped you in the to French quarter and the no. 91 bus (on esplanade) will take you to city park within 15 mins. All in all a very pleasant and positive experience all round. I do recommend a visit to Audubon zoo, but the street car (which is worth a go) will drop you short of your destination so be warned and prepared to walk the final 15mins.
NOTE! As the streets radiate out from the French quarter towards Treme, the consistency of house maintenance and general state of repair can vary considerably. This is something to be aware of rather than a caution. First impressions of north villere street weren't too positive, but this is the reality of a city that is prone to being ravage by hurricanes.