HOTEL VILLA CONVENTO, New Orleans

Hotel Villa Convento - A historic 1833 Creole townhouse with French Quarter balconies and river views

Located in the heart of the French Quarter, this historic New Orleans hotel occupies a three-story brick Creole townhouse from 1833, complete with black wrought-iron balconies. Hotel Villa Convento features 25 rooms equipped with air conditioning, cable TV, full bathrooms, and free WiFi. Guest accommodations include suites with river views, balcony rooms overlooking Ursulines Street, and split-level loft rooms with three twin beds. The property maintains a charming outdoor courtyard with patio furniture and lush greenery. Complimentary coffee and tea are served in the lobby throughout the day. A secure off-site garage on Decatur Street provides parking for up to 10 vehicles. The hotel stands one block from the French Market and Mississippi River, a block and a half from Bourbon Street, and four blocks from Frenchmen Street's live music venues. Villa Convento sits next to the historic Ursulines Convent, one of the oldest buildings in the Mississippi Valley.

Pros

Rumored to be the legendary 'House of the Rising Sun' made famous by The Animals

Family-run establishment with desk service by family members and long-time staff

Located in the Lower Quarter where locals live, away from tourist crowds

Jimmy Buffett was a former resident in apartment 305

Cons

Limited parking spots available in the off-site garage (10 spaces only)

No on-site restaurant or dining facilities