So many are quick to judge an area but knowing New Orleans and the efforts to improve their community I anticipated the area to be different than home. Other than some of their communities homeless on surrounding streets we felt completely safe the entire time.
This condo was amazing, our group of 6 had plenty of room for relaxing after our conference, a wonderful kitchen selection of equipment to cook while there. The beds were heavenly comfortable, The decorations were beautiful. the rooms were spacious and even had a closet to stow away suitcases to give additional room in the bedrooms during our week stay. We did have a minor issue that was responded to by maintenance so quickly we were absolutely astonished. The management and/or owners responded quickly and made the repair. Their repairman was so friendly and apologized for any issue. There were extra sheets, towels, and travel toiletries available upon our arrival. Check-in and out were seamless. One warning they give you and I want to remind you is that it is two flights of stairs so pack your backs a bit lighter.
Restaurants were only a couple blocks away, a corner store was literally adjacent corner of the building, and the trolley was a quick 2 block walk; again we felt safe no matter what time of day or night we were walking to and from them. The Pontchartrain Hotel is about a 10 minute walk but the Hot Tin Roof bar and overlook provided amazing views of New Orleans.
The building you are staying in as a code required access for the stair well and another code for your "apartment/condo", I suggest taking a screen shot from your email before you arrive to keep it with you and the guests you are traveling with. The photos are spot on for this place and if you choose this condo you will absolutely not be disappointed. We give it 5Stars!!