This was just the charming place we were hoping for. We passed the Hilton downtown and said to each other, "Thank goodness we didn't choose a Hilton in a place like New Orleans." The Marigny neighborhood was also just what we hoped for. Incredibly charming but authentic in its rugged, storied past. A touch of gentrification has only added to this historical neighborhood. And we didn't realize what a perfect 7 minute walk it was to Frenchmen Street, our preferred street to take in the energy of this unique city.