Our first time in New Orleans!

The beds and pillows were very comfortable, the sheets were really soft, the hosts even brought us extra towels. The interior of the place was really lovely, the showers/tubs were really roomy and nice.

We four girls walked to and from the French Quarter and surrounding areas both during the day and at night and did not feel unsafe. We were visiting from a big city and followed the same general rules for being alert and cautious that we follow at home. It was not too far of a walk, and there were several busy neighborhood establishments along the way that added a safer feeling to the trip (Buffa's, Port of Call, etc). Of course, the end of our trip was marred by a shooting at a Mothers' Day parade not too far away, so, as in any large city, the threat of violence is always possible.

The shrimp po boys at Rampart Food Store on Rampart and Kerlerec are not to be missed -- the place is completely nondescript, but the sandwich was sooooo good! An easy walk from Villere St. We also enjoyed fancy drinks at the Bombay Club inside the Price Conti Hotel at Conti and Dauphine, a nice regional dinner at the Louisiana Bistro (the waiters were cheeky and super low key), a great cover band at Maison, sunbathing at the Country Club, a walk through Louis Armstrong Park on Sunday afternoon, the trolley ride through the Garden District, shopping on Magazine Street, beignets at Cafe Du Monde, and just people watching in general. Everything was just the right amount of crowded.

Had a wonderful time, and would definitely go back and stay at the Hilaire Suite again. Highly recommended.