$45 Cheap flight deals from Tampa (TPA) to Houma (MSY)

First - I am a well traveled global road warrior - who spent years on the road and even slept in the ground (infantry grunt). I am hard to displease... Though I have never been in the French Quarter - or to NOLA at all for that matter - so I was not sure what to expect. The hotel is aged, locked up tight - and reasonable for the price. It was nice to have parking around the corner in a good spot. The proximity to a coffee shop right across the street is also noteworthy! I was in Room #8. I had an 'upgraded' room so I could sit on the balcony. To get out there, you had to lift giant bay windows and duck underneath the opened pair to access. It worked - but it wasn't what I expected. The street was incredibly noisy - the window seal (door?) doesn't seal very well so noise is a big issue. Cars, boomboxes on bicycles, and drunk 'patrons' strolling the streets made for a restless night. I was NOT happy with the bathroom. The toilet is in a closet that is no wider than my shoulders - literally. knees against the wall and shoulders touching the walls results in a very, very, VERY inefficient space for taking care of business. There is not enough room to - - - - 'do whatcha gotta do'. The shower required some navigation - the balance of the dual-dial system took some care and attempts to get the hot water to actually flow. Beyond these issues, the rest was unremarkable. Would I go back? Perhaps - but not that room. Experience was - meh.

Staff was very respectful, and the whole process was nice and straightforward. Our room and the lobby were very presentable. The location was nice and central, but we experienced a few issues. While the property lists Breakfast as a feature, all we were able to find was coffee and oatmeal packets, which, while technically true, is a bit misleading. During our stay, the AC wasn't nearly as cool as it was on the first floor, so we slept in warm, humid weather. Overall, there's room for improvement.

Surprisingly comfortable and luxurious feel. High ceiling. Nice restaurant and bar with outdoor seating. Close to the Superdome. Definitely recommend when you head out to NOLA.