We loved our stay at Merchant Lofts! Very cool industrial apartment space in a fantastic location. The hallway at times smelled a little funky (but never the unit itself) and you had to slam the front door - both because of the humidity & shifting & settling. But New Orleans is like 80% humidity so it really just felt par for the course lol. It is also definitely LOUD because you are right above the night life activities, so if you are a soft sleeper, keep that in mind or bring a sound machine. We would definitely stay here again :)