You won't know if it's in a lively town or in a quiet location.

BBC: Your holiday questions tackled

But one thing the city lacks is great hotels, especially for romantics, and fortunately the Windsor Court fills this void with a quiet location outside the French Quarter, but not too far away, the best of both words, with easy access to the now trendy Warehouse District and its galleries, boutiques and museums.

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Or if you wanted a lively location and find yourself in a quiet, off-the-beaten track place?

BBC: Your holiday questions tackled