Had a great time at this place. Area is a little shady at first but don't let that itimidate you. This place is safe and quiet during the day and night. It's something I was looking for my one year old and my husband and I safety first. We parked our car outside in the street and there was no problem at all. Both nights we stayed there we used the kitchen to cook and they have everything you can possibly need. There's a whole foods store about 10 minutes away. French quarter is 20 minutes away we drove over there and parking was easy. You do have to pay for public parking if you take your own car. Loved this place, definitely going back if i go to New Orleans again!