We did consider buses and trains, but it seemed more secure and easier to be able to drive wherever we wanted if we got our own hired car. We're two girls, so we'll be lugging around heavy suitcases - which would be a hassle if we had to use trains and buses all the time.
I've been using tripadvisor for hotel reviews, which is a brilliant website. However, New Orleans has become a stumbling block at the moment when it comes to choosing hotels.

I've come across a place called Crescent Palms motel, which is down Martin Luther King Blvd. There's only one review on tripadvisor, which is a positive one, but it seems too good to be true. It claims to be ''located in the heart of New Orleans, minutes from the French Quarter, Superdome and other local attractions.'' It came to $190 for 3 nights, and the pictures look really nice. So there must be something wrong with it lol Is it in a bad area? Is anyone familiar with it?

Thanks everyone :)