If you want an authentic New Orleans experience when visiting, you need to stay here. Many of my colleagues stayed in the hotels near Canal St and the Garden District. Being in Marigny gave quick access to Frenchmen St and easy walking into the French Quarter.

The amount space was great, the distance to restaurants and things to do was great as well. You are right on a highly trafficked road, so expect some street noise, but nothing more than you would expect from typical city living.