The Hotel O (formerly Amerihost) at 1300 Canal Street is not worth even $50/night. I wouldn't stay here again, and I don't recommend it to anyone else. General: The décor is in a state of decay and the overall feel of the place is one of slap-dash mediocrity. Little things annoy constantly, like missing lightbulbs, broken trim, an ineffectual air conditioner (perhaps not so little a thing, given the humidity), crumbling plaster, and peeling paint. The free continental breakfast was of Super 8 motel quality. Room: The ceiling fan over the bed was nice, as were the refrigerator, microwave, iron and ironing board, coffee pot, and hair dryer. The in-room Wi-fi is free and fast, but the connection is weak. My mattress was lumpy and my pillows thin. Staff: The staff was unfailingly polite, friendly, and helpful. I can't decide whether the presence of an armed security guard in the lobby at night was reassuring or not. Location: Just outside the French Quarter. Depressed neighborhood, with an urban grittiness that some travelers might find unsettling. There are no restaurants or other amenities nearby, unless one counts a Walgreens, a Chinese restaurant I wouldn't eat in on a bet, and a McDonalds. Summary: I'm a budget traveler, in New Orleans for a conference. The nearest thing I can compare this hotel to is a 16-story Super 8 that's been neglected for a while. Colleagues in town for the same conference found much nicer places for the same price or less, and I see that the rates have come down a lot overall since I booked. Personally, I recommend giving the Hotel O a pass.