Our stay at Saint Philip Residence was exactly what we were looking for when we imagined an authentic experience in the French Quarter. Our room boasted tall ceilings, velvety wallpaper, and a perfect balcony to sip coffee and watch pirates and vampires stroll by. It was a quick walk to the hustle and bustle of Bourbon Street or the French Market, but also away enough to be able to rest quietly. It is also conveniently located a couple of blocks from our new favorite bar, Laffite's Blacksmith Shop.