I booked the room because it was close to Burbon S...

I booked the room because it was close to Burbon St but not in the heart of it because my trip was with my daughter. I booked it before reading the review and some of the things people have written on here are really harsh. I can say our experience was great. Everytime we called for our car, they told us 20 minutes so we waited then went down. Our car was pulling up each time. The staff was helpful and courteous. There was a line at check in but French Quarter is chaos and that's to be expected. The staff handled things well. The rooms were clean and beds comfortable. There were reviews on here about looking at a wall so that was a concern for me. The Astor is actually one of the oldest buildings in the city, built in 1850's, but it's completely remodeled. Each room has a window looking into what may have been an open courtyard, probably intended to give natural light. Trust me we didn't spend anytime staring out the window so it wasn't an issue. Burbon street is loud so I definitely wouldn't want a room overlooking it! Also, our room was quiet even though when you walked out of the hotel music filled the air. Great place to stay. Easy walk to EVERYWHERE. I highly recommend.