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Park View Historic Hotel and Guest HousevsHotel Villa Convento
Both properties are highly recommended by experts. On balance, Hotel Villa Convento ranks marginally better than Park View Historic Hotel and Guest House. Hotel Villa Convento comes in at #46 in New Orleans with accolades from 6 publications like Frommer's, Fodor's and DK Eyewitness.
Park View Historic Hotel and Guest House
Frommer's
Fodor's
Gayot Frommer's
Lonely Planet
The Wall Street Journal
7004 St Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
Frommer's "Built in the late 1800s as a boardinghouse for the World Cotton Exchange, this is an inn crossed with a B&B, which means a front desk staffed 24/7 and proper public areas." Full review
Fodor's "This historic property, steps to the streetcar and Audubon Park, adds to the delightful choices of smaller Uptown lodgings." Full review
Gayot "It may be a good distance from the busy Central Business District and the French Quarter, but the oasis-like setting is worth it."
Frommer's "For Tulane and Loyola visitors and others staying far uptown, this late-1800s boardinghouse with St. Charles Avenue frontage (easy streetcar access) is a splendid choice. The wide porch..." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"From the wraparound veranda you can enjoy up-close views of stately oaks grizzled with Spanish beards in the park and on St Charles Ave." Full review
The Wall Street Journal "The ancient live oaks of Uptown’s Audubon Park shade the Park View Historic Hotel. Order some wine and toast the evening at candlelit, wrought-iron tables on the front patio."
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
