The Eliza Jane occupies a beautiful, historical building, like many hotels in NOLA. It's in a great location 5 minutes from the F.Q. (on foot), near the start of Magazine St., which you can walk for hours. Magazine goes through the Garden District. Hop on hop off bus stop is around the corner on Canal, about a 5 minute walk.
The vibe in the lobby area is dark and cavernous, with an outdoor option (still dark). Between the entrance and the elevators and 1st floor rooms thereis a huge, comfortable seating area, with a bar in the middle. The vibe is 20th Century Deco Library but feels a bit gloomy.
Our first floor room with two queen beds underwhelmed but was fine. There was no real vibe-- and no snacks or drinks to have or purchase. There are nice C.O. Bigelow products in the bathroom.
My bigget complaint was lack of illumination--I could not see to read in bed, and overall the room did not have enough lamps. Our room faced an alley in the back, so that didn't help. Pillows are either very firm and tall or totally soft and collapsed.
Staff members were generally very nice if not super friendly. Staff at entrance were extremely friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good but ends at 10:00 a.m., even on weekend.
We booked the hotel because it was one of few offering grab bars in shower and near toilet for someone in our group. Not sure I'd stay here again for the price. I'll likely seek a hotel like Old # 77 in the same Warehouse hood with more interesting rooms.