The Syd is a perfect stay for a large group of people. The beds are comfortable, and the location is quite good. We very much enjoyed the Happy Raptor and City Barbeque nearby, and the (24x7 and safe) trolley to Bourbon Street, Louis Armstrong Park, or the French Market was very close. The pool is shared (this is noted in the description) and isn't massive, so you may have to share it with guests at other units; however, on a hot day in August, that pool is fantastic! We did not use the hot tub (August in New Orleans - no additional heat required) or the grill but they seemed well set up.
They provide coffee, but not cream and sugar so bring that if you need it. The kitchen is fairly well stocked with the basics, but limited in terms of cooking a big meal for a large group (Not needed for us this time, but for anyone planning a Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner here, you'll need more stuff). There were plenty of towels, dishwashing liquid, dishwasher detergent, and shampoo/conditioner/soap in each of the bathrooms. There were hair dryers in some of the bathrooms as well.
Some of our group arrived earlier than check-in, and the Syd allowed them to come in early with luggage. Similarly, there is bag storage available on-site if you have a later flight.