BLUEGREEN VACATIONS CLUB LA PENSION, AN ASCEND COLLECTION RESORT, New Orleans

Bluegreen Vacations Club La Pension - A French Quarter boutique resort with rooftop terrace and historic architecture

Located in six historic brick buildings, this New Orleans hotel combines French Provincial architecture with modern amenities across 67 French Decadent-style apartments. Each unit features a kitchenette with microwave and refrigerator, flat-screen TV, and contemporary bathroom styled with a chic gray palette and French medallion carpets. The rooftop terrace stands out with wrought-iron furnishings, orange-striped cushions, yellow pottery, potted trees, and a life-size chess board. Guest amenities include a 24-hour front desk, dry cleaning services, complimentary WiFi, and valet parking. Bluegreen Vacations Club La Pension sits steps from The Shops at Canal Place and 0.5 miles from Audubon Aquarium of the Americas. The property's central position puts guests within a 5-minute walk of the French Quarter's shopping, dining, and entertainment venues, including St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, and Bourbon Street.

Pros

Rooftop sundeck features barbecue grills and shaded lounge areas

Historic brick buildings blend period architecture with modern updates

Multiple dining options within 0.5 miles, including Jimmy J's Cafe and Acme Oyster House

Walking distance to major attractions like Cafe du Monde (0.5 miles) and French Market (0.5 miles)

Cons

9.5 miles from New Orleans Lakefront Airport

No on-site restaurant or pool