We enjoyed a fantastic four-day weekend at the Elysian Fields Inn. I could go on and on about the accommodations, the friendliness of the hosts (and their dog), their knowledge of the city and the excellence of their cooking, BUT the Inn has been sold, and none of those things will have any meaning in a couple of weeks. The new owners will be taking possession in August (I believe the 5th is their first night). I'll be anxious to read the reviews under the new management, because those things that will remain the same are the reason I'll look here first the next time I book a trip to New Orleans:
It's a very short and entertaining walk down Frenchmen Street to the French Quarter. Even in July, it went quickly enough that the heat wasn't too oppressive.
There's a FANTASTIC community eatery, the St. Roch Market, just a couple of blocks away. 8-10 restaurants under a single roof, with a menu variety you have to see to believe (check Yelp for reviews).
There was ample free parking (great because we drove in), and a Walgreens just up the street.