We stayed for 5 nights during Mardi Gras. The location couldn't be better--the neighborhood is pretty quiet (except during parade day), and is convenient to hop onto the expressway if you are doing a day trip, and to the trolley, which will take you Uptown to the French Quarter and runs 24/7. So, you can drink and ride! There are numerous options for eating: Mandina's Italian, Namese Vietnamese, Finn McCools pub and burgers, Mona's middle eastern, Blue Dot donuts, and a few we didn't try: Biscuit and Buns and Ruby Slipper for brunch. You can walk to all of them. There is also a Walgreen's nearby if you need to pick up something quick.
The unit was spotless. The linens crisp. Lots of kitchen gear if you want to cook. SmartTV--too bad most of what's on here isn't. The guys upstairs were quiet, too. We live in a big city and did not feel unsafe any time we were here. Street parking would be available at most times, I think, but were at a premium the day before and day of the parade that goes down Canal Street.
Final assessment: highly recommend.