We love the Hampton Inn on Canal. We’ve been staying there for a couple of years, back when it was the Hotel Vinache. Hampton Inn’s major renovation has transformed it into a real jewel. And the staff is excellent, especially Brandi, who is the manager. It’s an interesting property. Back in the early 70s it was a dormitory (Hawthorne Hall) for Tulane Medical School. The first time we stayed there, Alice said, I think this was my dormitory when I did my Master’s degree! Sure enough, it was!