Powell’s place was perfect for my solo trip to NOLA. It was a clean & stylish private space in a beautiful historic shotgun house with super-tall ceilings, a ton of natural light, and a huge & beautiful bathroom. I spent four nights and found it to be the perfect place to relax in between venturing out for sightseeing. I had my own car and it was an easy 10-15 minute drive to anywhere in the city, and walking distance to two great little cafes for morning coffee. I appreciated the mini fridge & the clothing rack, both very useful for a longer stay like mine. I didn’t interact with Powell at all in-person, but he was quick to respond when resolving a very minor issue.
Two things to note: as other reviewers have mentioned, the shared walls are thin and I could hear voices very distinctly at around 10pm a couple of nights - I was awake anyway so it didn’t bother me, but if you go to bed early & sleep light you’ll want to be aware. Also, if you’re sensitive to light while sleeping there is a transom that is not curtained, so the room was pretty bright by 8:30am.
Overall it was a great value for the money & I would definitely stay with Powell again!