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The Ritz-Carlton, New OrleansvsHotel Villa Convento
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans and Hotel Villa Convento are both rated very highly by professional travelers. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans is the choice of most writers compared to Hotel Villa Convento. The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans is ranked #4 in New Orleans with praise from 15 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
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Not For Tourists
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921 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
From $212/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
"Located in a Canal Street landmark—the venerable Maison Blanche department store—the Ritz brings its chain-wide style of formal luxury to the outer edge of the French Quarter."
"One of the city's most iconic hotels, the Ritz-Carlton sits regally on Canal Street, occupying what was once the Maison Blanche department store." Full review
"This hotel actually comprises three hotels in one place (Iberville Suites and Maison Orleans are the other two)."
"This sparkling gem offers an enviable location, award-winning restaurants, posh accommodations, a pampering spa, and even some regional flavor often missing in this chain." Full review
"This historic hotel occupies two venerable buildings, the former department stores of Maison Blanche and S. H. Kress."
"The rooms are what you'd expect from a Ritz-Carlton, but the most fun is wandering the sumptuous, cream-colored lobby level looking for celebs, if that's your bag."
Luxury
"Geared toward luxury travelers, the hotel maintains the regal atmosphere for which the Ritz-Carlton brand is known." Full review
"Think ornate furnishings, sumptuous linens, and a $3.5 million art collection." Full review
"Treat yourself to the spa."
"Expectedly so, the Ritz makes the list of the best luxury hotels in New Orleans." Full review
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After dinner on the town make sure to come back for the great jazz performance by local legend Jeremy Davenport.
Hotel Villa Convento
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616 Ursulines Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
From $79/night
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Baggage storage
- Flatscreen TV
"This intimate, family-run villa exudes history and local flavor." Full review
"This is a family-owned inn of the old school: modest in amenities but rich in service and ambience."
"This family-owned guesthouse is the sort of cozy, unpretentious place that is becoming a rarity in the French Quarter."
Budget
"The historic Hotel Villa Convento is a budget, family-run guesthouse conveniently located... this quirky property is charming and full of character." Full review
"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
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