HOTEL VILLA CONVENTO, New Orleans

The Villa Convento, rumored to be the legendary House of the Rising Sun, offers a variety of rooms. Suites on the fourth floor have king-size beds, TVs, and an adjoining sitting room with a daybed, plus views of the river and rooftops. Balcony rooms feature exposed brick and tables and chairs outside. Loft rooms on the third floor have a staircase to a loft with three twin-size beds and a king-size bed on the lower level. Courtyard Queen rooms have views of the courtyard. Multi-bed rooms offer a Queen and Twin bed in the main house, or a Queen and Full bed with a courtyard view. Budget rooms are also available. All rooms include A/C, heat, a full bath, windows, cable TV, an iron and board, a hairdryer, alarm clocks, and free Wi-Fi. Each room also has a mini fridge.

Hotel features are sparse, limited to free Wi-Fi, parking, and a computer for guests in the lobby, plus a small book collection. There is also a courtyard with patio furniture and plants. Each floor offers free Wi-Fi access and balcony views.

Guests can enjoy a cup of chicory coffee on the courtyard. Complimentary coffee and tea are served in the lobby throughout the day.

Located in the French Quarter, the hotel is near attractions and next to the Ursulines Convent. The French Market is one block away, and Cafe Du Monde is a 5-minute walk. Bourbon St is a block and a half away, and Frenchman St is 4 blocks away. The Mississippi River is one block away.

The hotel offers old world charm desk service staffed by family and long time friends. Parking is available at a secure offsite garage on Decatur St, accommodating only 10 cars. Free street parking is available nearby, and a City Lot is about a 5-minute walk.