We enjoyed Esplanade Mansion! We were there for just one night as we were passing through town and needed to get our gumbo/seafood platter at the Gumbo Shop restaurant-take out and early morning beignets near the open market and our favorite pralines at Lorrettas next door in the open market area - favorite original and peanut butter box of assorted. If we had time, we would have done a sit down dinner at Brennans restaurant.The bed was great and shower was fabulous. The location was close to French Quarter so we could drive over and enjoy everything in a 5 minute drive. We sleep well and it was quiet.