Ditto....but when I stayed it had just made the conversion from being a Sheraton. Hopefully things have improved since then. I recall the CL as being one of the worst ever. Based on dan1431's remarks, at least that may have been fixed.

Even if you didn't mind the sixteen block walk to Beale Street, I'd consider this to be a bit "dicey" after dark.

If Beale Street doesn't "float your boat", try either the SHS or the FI east of town in the Galleria area off of I-40. Both are newer properties, reasonably priced. Scads of restaurants/bars in the area, (but mostly chain operations).