Rita's place is in a great location-- in a hip neighborhood with many local bars, eateries, and cafes within walking distance, yet not too far a walk from Frenchmen Street and the French Quarter (12-30 minute walk depending where you are going). Was a great place to act as home base for a conference and a couple extra days exploring the city afterwards. Complete with cute cats and a beautiful porch area! Smallish overall space but worked perfectly for me. I was able to go back mid-day most days to take a quick rest/nap and then go back out again for the evening, sometimes walking and sometimes taking a Lyft. Enjoyed walking through the Marigny neighborhood with awesome street art, vibrant houses, and lots of blooming flowers.
Breakfast Recommendations within Walking Distance: Who Dat Coffee Cafe, Elizabeth's, New Orleans Cake Cafe & Bakery
Of course I had many a beignet: Cafe du Monde and Loretta's in the French Market filled with praline
And really enjoyed Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar with live piano music and The Sazerac Bar, and live music on Frenchmen.