This is one of the best places I have stayed at in my entire 3 months in the US, with 4 Airbnbs (2 in Hawaii, 2 in New Orleans). Here are the PROS and CONS:
PROS:
1. LOCATION: The location is phenomenal as it saddles the line between the CBD (central business district and Bourbon St - French Quarter ). Just at the edge of the CBD, it is on the classy street of Carondelet where you see big 19th century bank buildings, cafes and hotels. However, it is quiet and yet, it is only 2 blocks away and a cross walk away from Bourbon St! The airbnb has all the necessary things on hand in terms of location: a) If you go across, you find 2 Mediterrenean style restaurants for quick bites. b) If you go left and make a right after a few blocks, you have the wonderful supermarket Rouses, c) If you go right and keep on going straight, you hit the major intersection of Canal and Bourbon St, d) Right beside the building is a classy bar with pool tables and games called Voodoo which is rarely full but just chill if you want to go there for a quick drink.
2. CO-HOST (BRAD): Brad the co-host was exceptionally attentive and kind. He texted me every other day to make sure everything was ok. When I complained about the pillows, he drove all the way to Costco to get me new ones and delivered them right at 11:00 pm on my doorstep! He went out of his way just to do that on a Saturday night. He was very helpful. He responded immediately to texts and was always polite, courteous, friendly and helpful.
3. THE STYLE OF THE LOFT: The design of the loft is very edgy and modern with "industrial style" painted over floors, high ceilings, huge windows etc. The furnitures were carefully chosen for modern style and colour. I love the open concept layout and the kitchen was heavenly with all the equipment that you could ever need to cook full meals on a daily basis. I truly enjoyed cooking in the kitchen. The lighting is very stylish (although it can be a bit brighter in the kitchen by the dining table as this is where I did most of my work).
4. THE LOFT'S AMENITIES: I used the gym on the 5th floor. The 5th floor has a BBQ facility and also lounging sun deck where I could sit out for some sun if need be or fresh breeze at night.
5. SPACE: For a loft, I would say that it has a lot of space due to its open concept. I love the massive walk in closet that helped me store luggages and made it feel like home when I started to hang up my things. I love the bathroom which was also huge and had lots of high quality towels available.
6. THE BED: To each his own when it comes to beds, but this bed was a California king size and was extremely comfortable!
CONS:
It is really hard to find a con. But I will for the sake of improvement:
a) MORE SHEETS: I think that the place needs more sheets for the bed, especially if the person such as myself is staying for longer than a week. I tend to stay for 1 - 2 months at a place and often, I would make sure that there are lots of sheets and towels.
b) BRIGHTER LIGHTING : Perhaps, brighter lighting by the dining table would be good as this may be used for study / office space as well.