We recently visited this gorgeous B&B right on the outskirts of the French Quarter. Everything that was promised was delivered, a breathtaking room, immaculate surroundings, perfect location and helpful staff.
We arrived early in New Orleans but the hotel took our bags and we were out for the day sightseeing. The legendary Burbon Street was in walking distance and the wine and cheese set up was a nice treat to come back to. The pool was refreshing and I think a necessity while visiting NOLA.
If you can, definitely upgrade to the Doneca Suite, I promise you won't be disappointed. I could have spent my whole holiday in bliss lounging on the private balcony that looks down upon the Esplanade. The rooms were tastefully decorated with modern furnishings, while still capturing the essence of the old south. Ask the staff about the history of the building, extremely entertaining.
Be sure to walk down a couple of blocks and have the best burgers in town, PortOCall, and listen to the amazing Jazz on Frenchman Street. If you have time, rent a car and take an airboat trip to visit the alligators, a highlight of our trip.
I can't say enough good things about Nola, but more especially, Melrose Mansion. I can't wait to go back!

We live in an old victorian in Melrose, MA, so we were automatically drawn to the Melrose Mansion. We loved the look and cleanliness, the stained glass, and our room was terrific. Huge ~16ft ceiling, everything white contrasted with the dark wood floors and the marble in the bathroom and kitchenette. A great value for $130 (including taxes).
Parking was free and easy on the street on the other side of N. Rampart.

My wife and I were first impressed at first by the appearance of the B&B, the pictures represent the hotel accurately. Unfortunately after that the experience was a let down. the first thing we noticed is the musty smell of the hotel. Then we found our room did not have a hair dryer and after speaking to the front desk it took a day and half to get one to us. The front desk personal shared with us the pool was not serviced daily for chemical balance, one of the reasons we chose this hotel. The bathrooms are beautiful but there are definite concerns with safety when getting out of the very deep shower/tub. The breakfast selection is a joke. It would have been better if they had restocked the room each night with more water bottles and pralines and for go the breakfast to get the extra money they charge. Beautiful building that is well renovated but they should have a service consultant come in to coach the staff and owner to move them to the next level for the prices they charge you.

This was me and my boyfriend's first time in New Orleans, so we really didn't know what we were doing. We stayed at Melrose Mansion in the french quarter, and as soon as we checked in the lady Kiesha at the front desk took out a map and drew us a route of good places to eat, things to do, and things to see. She answered all of our questions and seemed happy to do it. Our room was pretty, clean, and comfortable. The whole hotel was beautiful, I loved the decor. The location was great, you can walk to petty much all the tourist areas, and it's right next door to this great place called Buffa's (try the brat po'boy). The service there was great. The people around town are nice, but due to places like Bourbon street, this is not a vacation spot for families with kids. The garden district is beautiful, check out Audobon Park. Go to Harrah's casino. You can walk there from the hotel or catch the streetcar (get a day pass it's a better value). The pedicabs are a little pricey. Try the Gumbo Shop (the gumbo is good but the red beans and rice is better), Pierre Maspero's has a good shrimp Po'Boy but Verti Marte's is better and they deliver. Try the brat Po'boy or the Red Beans and rice at Buffa's, Oceanas has a great gator Po'boy and Jambalaya pasta. Try the Nachez Riverboat lunch cruise. It's super relaxing and the lunch was great. Also try Harrah's casino, the IMAX ,check out Audobon Park, freshmarket, and do some shopping at the open-air market. Bourbon street is good for the grown folks, we had fun there.