We had a great time in NOLA and staying at Monte Cristo had a lot to do with it. Convenient enough to get around and I felt safe when I went running around the area. We had a car and parking was very easy around town. We drove it up LA ave, parked (for free) and took the St Charles street car into town (only $3 a day for all public transportation). I've already recommended Jay to a friend heading down in a few months.