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Hotel Villa ConventovsAudubon Cottages
Both properties are praised by travel writers. Overall, Audubon Cottages scores significantly higher than Hotel Villa Convento. Audubon Cottages comes in at 81 with praise from 7 reviews such as Fodor's, oyster.com and Lonely Planet.
Hotel Villa Convento
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Gayot
Oyster
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
616 Ursulines Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
From $79/night
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Baggage storage
- Flatscreen TV
Fodor's "This intimate, family-run villa exudes history and local flavor." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This is a family-owned inn of the old school: modest in amenities but rich in service and ambience."
Gayot "This family-owned guesthouse is the sort of cozy, unpretentious place that is becoming a rarity in the French Quarter."
OysterBudget
"The historic Hotel Villa Convento is a budget, family-run guesthouse conveniently located... this quirky property is charming and full of character." Full review
Frommer's "It’s not luxurious...the family-owned Creole townhouse boasts balconies with views, guesthouse warmth, and captivating history—all of which infuse it with a slightly sexy vibe." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Classic New Orleans in every sense, the Villa Convento occupies an 1833 town house in the residential part of the Lower Quarter." Full review
Audubon Cottages Oyster
Star Service Gayot Fodor's
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's Lonely Planet
509 Dauphine St., New Orleans, LA 70112
From $417/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
- Dry Cleaning
OysterUpscale
"With a gorgeous Tuscan-style courtyard complete with a heated saltwater pool... and a central location in the French Quarter, the Audubon Cottages is a great pick for travelers looking to splurge." Full review
Star Service "One of the most intimate choices in the Quarter, composed of one- and two-bedroom cottages arranged around what is claimed to be New Orleans' oldest pool, set in a refurbished sculpture garden." Full review
Gayot "With just seven private cottages (including the former residence of John James Audubon), this lovely inn offers guests an intimate, personal and very private New Orleans experience."
Fodor's "Seven one- and two-bedroom cottages in the heart of the French Quarter are a luxury retreat that supply a wonderful sense of privacy." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Along with the much-loved Soniat House on Chartres Street, this 18th-century Creole inn is the most intimate boutique hotel in the French Quarter." Full review
Jetsetter "Seven restored 19th-century Creole cottages wrapped around a brick courtyard in the heart of the French Quarter." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"Audubon Cottages are housed in some of the oldest buildings in the French Quarter, and the sense of privacy is unmatched." Full review
Frommer's "An unmarked gate and leaf-canopied pathway lead to seven ultra-private one- and two-bedroom cottages with a large courtyard...each is gracefully but not overly antiqued amid gorgeous brick walls" Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"At the Audubon Cottages, you get to sleep in one of seven immaculately restored historical buildings." Full review
