Hotel Villa Convento

Cool place! Definitely needs a bit of upgrading but then again so does most of New Orleans. Feels quite dated but in a cool way. Friendly staff and unique layout makes for an interesting stay. Prime location blocks away from all the activity of the French Quarter. Pack light because the elevator is NOT big! Enjoyed both of our balconies and comfy beds.

I love this place. Its on the edge of the French quarter, so you can walk to anywhere, but it’s on a quiet street. Very friendly people. The rooms are nice. They smell a tad musty when you first arrive, but they air out ok.

My boyfriend and I stayed at Hotel Villa Convento this past weekend, celebrating our 3^rd anniversary. We had such a wonderful stay and I would absolutely stay here again. If you’re looking for a boutique hotel feel where each room has its own character and coziness– this is the place! Sure, it’s old, but that’s what makes it so unique. We had a third floor room with a corner balcony, so with the balcony door open, we had a beautiful view of the rooftops of the French Quarter, and both mornings, the sunrise! It was wonderful to have drinks on our balcony during our downtime.
The staff really made the stay wonderful– I had an issue with my credit card and they were very flexible and accommodating in figuring it out. Each staff member we encountered was friendly and knowledgeable. Thank you for the wonderful stay!

Excellent again, it was our 2^nd stay. Not the cleanest hotel I’ve stayed in but not the worst either. You can’t beat the location or the ambiance though and I love the antique elevator and extremely friendly staff.

Super cute little boutique hotel in the French Quarter, close to it all, but far enough away to get some sleep at night. Its an older hotel with lots of older charm, but was a great place to get some sleep in the evening with an ac in the room, which was perfect for those hot September days. Recommend requesting one of the rooms with the balconies as it was nice to sit out and watch the world go by with a glass of wine in the evenings. Would definitely stay here again.

This hotel was practically perfect! It was close enough to the main part of the French Quarter without being too close to crazy parts haha! I also liked that it was close to the French Market. Sometimes the walk to the Bourbon Street area was a little rough but it’s good for your right? The staff was very friendly and helped us with any questions we had. The room was absolutely beautiful! I had the best sleep ever in a hotel bed here. There were a few things like mini fridge/​microwave in the rooms but I believe there were some available to use in the lobby. Two of the nicest things about the hotel other than the room was the courtyard and the lobby. We actually sat in the lobby on our first night there and got to eavesdrop on a haunted tour that talked about our hotel. Luckily we never experienced anything paranormal! I would definitely stay here again and would recommend it to anyone that was planning to visit New Orleans!

This hotel was absolutely perfect for us. The accommodations are not what you could call modern, but it has a charm that matches the city. If you want the true New Orleans experience, I highly recommend this location.
Firstly, the staff here is fantastic. We mostly spoke to and made arrangements with Lane at the front desk who was absolutely delightful. He had fantastic recommendations as to where to eat, what to do, and was able to handle all of our requests.
We were initially placed in room 302, which has a queen bed with a balcony. One wall is exposed brick and the ceiling is very high. We stayed here for our first two nights, and then we decided to extend our stay because we were having such a good time in NOLA and we really liked the hotel. Room 302 was already booked for the next night, but Lane was able to accommodate us in room 304 for our final night. This room is larger, but has no balcony. It also was a queen but had a day bed as well. Both rooms were fantastic for us. A previous Unilocaler stated that the window AC units were inadequate, but I have to say that in both of our rooms… in June… were more than adequate to cool our entire rooms, and there was also overhead fans in both. We had no trouble keeping cool.
This place is extremely conveniently located. Our first night, on Lane’s recommendation, we went out for late night po-​boys at NOLA Po-​boys, less than 2 blocks away, and they were a highlight of our trip. Directly across the street was an amazing patisserie where on our first morning we got quiches, chocolate croissants, and café au lait with chickoree coffee, all of which were the best we had on our trip. 2 blocks from Bourbon Street, and yet still in a quiet enough area that you can sleep when you want. The best hurricanes in NOLA are about 3 blocks away at Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop (using real juice and a shot of 151 on top!) so don’t waste your time with Pat O’brians. Although, if you still insist, Pat’s is only about 3 blocks too.
They say this place is haunted. My wife and I disagree on whether we had an encounter. She says that we did, I say it was gravity, but the debate which ensued was all part of the fun for us.
The parking garage is kinda far, and its first come first served with only about 8 spots. So I recommend sorting this out with the front desk upon arrival. You may have to street park the first night, but no biggie.
All together, we had an amazing time in NOLA and this hotel was a large contributing factor to it. The wife and I have stated openly that upon our return to NOLA, that this will be the place we stay going forward. A huge thanks goes out to the staff here and mostly Lane for making our stay so special and wonderful.

First things first: Lane, from the front desk, was the best! He was extraordinarily kind, gave us awesome suggestions, and really made our stay an all around great experience; so much so that we ended staying an extra day at the hotel in NOLA.
This was the first hotel of several on our vacation with several stops, but by the end of the stay even with the extra day, I was not ready to leave at all. This place is for reals walking distance from pretty much anything in the Quarter, and it’s stumbling distance from Lafitte’s Blacksmith, which has the BEST Hurricane I have ever had.
This place is old-​school New Orleans charm. It’s seemingly unchanged from it’s days as the House of the Rising Sun, and staying here was like stepping back in time. This is not The Hilton or The Ritz, but this is the basis of it’s appeal. Do you REALLY want to go to New Orleans and stay somewhere with no soul? I didn’t think so.
My husband and I disagree about the authenticity of our paranormal encounter; he thinks it was gravity, and I am convinced there was something other-​worldly about the way the blinds opened.
Coming to NOLA for most of my life with my parents, we always stayed at one particular hotel. Now that I am off starting my own family, it seems fitting that I start creating some traditions of my own. I will be staying here any time I am in New Orleans and would recommend it to anyone heading in to The Big Easy.

I absolutely love the Villa. It has so much charm. Our room has an exposed brick wall, which I love. The room is clean and comfortable. Lots of room for our belongings. It’s on the quiet end of the Quarter so the location is perfect. It’s literally 2 blocks from Bourbon (for nightlife) and 2 blocks from the Market (for daytime shopping). My favorite thing about this hotel is the staff. I have never met a more friendly and helpful people. They make you feel like a friend as soon as you check in. I have stayed here many times and will continue to make the Villa my NOLA home.

Everything was great UNTIL a cockroach ran across the floor!!! I reported it to the front desk and she stated «this is an old building.»
Everything has been amazing but NOW I sleep with the lights on and I can’t eat because I’m so nauseous from seeing the cockroach. NASTY!!!

We found this little gem online and I am so glad we did! It is perfectly located in the French Quarter, walkable to almost everything, but far enough away from the crasiness of Bourbon street to actually get some sleep.
The hotel itself is charming and cute with a traditional New Orleans open air courtyard in the back. It also has plenty of history, ask Barbara at the front desk for details! I suspect all of the rooms are a little different, fitting with an older hotel.
The walls are a bit thin which means you can hear people talking in the courtyard in the morning or late at night. We had air conditioning.
Most importantly, Barabara at the front desk was awesome. An early morning check in for recommendations of restaurants or things to do became mantatory on our trip. She was always positve, super authentic, and a lot of fun. She even shared a New Orleans’ unique birthday tradition, to make my birthday weekend just a little bit more special.

I must say that my love for this place started weeks before I headed to the city because of the hotel staff who were simply amazing. I traveled to town with my two young sons 10 – 12 and the hotel helped me organize some amazing activities for the three days we were there. We opted for suite 400 which has a 180 degree view across half the French Quarter. It was a lovely little quirky hotel in the best place in town. The carpets could use changing in our room but apart from that it was a real jewel for those tired of the monotony of the big hotel chains.

I loved this old hotel! Great history! Clean and comfortable bed! Staff was wonderful !!!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED PLACE TO STAY!
My fiancée and friends stayed in a room for a few nights earlier this week. What an experience! First off its a historical hotel dating back to the 1830’s. We stayed in a room in the courtyard and it was ever so joyous. The staff was very accommodating and extremely friendly and also helpful. They even helped us the best they could with finding places to check out for our first time in New Orleans. The price was very inexpensive compared to other hotels and historic hotels in the French Quarter. The room was very comfy too. We would not have had the unforgettable experience if it wasn’t for this hotel!
There is also free parking too!

Having been acquainted with NOLA for a long time due to many Mardi Gras and Southern Decadence visits, I had never stayed at the Hotel Villa Convento until my recent return. It is located in a quieter part of the Quarter, which is a great thing since, once you’re done being a hooligan, one tends to want a peaceful night’s rest.
Unlike the massive convention hotels on Canal like the Marriott, Sheraton, and Hilton, the Villa is a quintessential Quarter hotel: smaller, older, more personable, and has more «character». I put that last qualifier in quotes since character can be good or bad, depending on the nature of the thing.
At first, I was unsure of how to rate the Villa: it has a great location, the staff are all personable, but the rooms aren’t what I would recommend to others. Let’s do some details:
1. Air conditioning: Our room had no central air and a woefully outmatched window unit. My impression is that the whole hotel runs on individual window units. New Orleans is a humid place and I fully expect that when I’m out and about; when I’m in the room, I expect that the A/​C will be able to dehumidify and cool the room. This was not the case in our room.
2. Interior cleaning: Given the outmatched unit, the carpet can and will collect dirt. If you wear a pair of white socks in the room, you’ll be able to see how much. But, perhaps, you’d rather not know.
3. Bathroom: Our light switch had a faceplate that didn’t cover the entire electrical cutout — and it wasn’t a recent project. Unless you consider «recent» as being 20 years ago. Shelf space is practically non-​existent. The black-​and-​white tile was a nice retro touch but the stray hairs left behind by the mops used by housekeeping were not. Yuck.
4. Plumbing: The first morning after we got there, I was the first one up to take a shower. I let the water run for a bit to warm up but it never cooperated. A call to the front desk (on my cell phone — no phones installed in the rooms) brought the news that each room is fed by an individual boiler and the prior night’s thunderstorm knocked out half of them. Needless to say, I had a cold shower that morning before coming back into a too humid room. My bit of good karma was warning my friend (Soap Opera Dude) that he was going to get a cold shower, rather than to just be surprised by it.
A silver lining to all of this: I was motivated to hurry up and dress to explore the city’s sights. Of course, the downside was that I was dreading the return to the room at the end of the day. A positive was that I only had 2 nights to stay. Another positive was that I didn’t pay for the room: Soap Opera Dude booked and paid for it since he’s stayed here over many years. I believe that he paid around $ 130/​night.
Okay, after writing it out, I think I can settle on my rating. The location could blow and the staff could be surly but it is the room that wins all the marbles since it is where you spend most of your hotel time. As such, I can say that I’d avoid staying here — the Marriott or Sheraton may be «corporate» but you’ll have your standard «First World» room, air conditioning, and cleanliness.

Charming boutique hotel with a lot of history (it used to be a brothel… ask Barbara!), that feels very authentic and cozy. Online booking was easy; and per a note that I included in my booking, they upgraded us room to a Courtyard room since we were celebrating a birthday.
The price was reasonably ($ 115/​night excluding taxes), especially for the excellent location. It’s in the French Quarters and close to all the action, but not smack dab in the middle of it all. So, you can easily get around and have your fun, and get your sleep. (Though I should mention that the walls are pretty thin, to the point that you can hear neighbors conversing late at night or in the morning).
And I have to note Barbara’s awesome attitude. She’s not «customer service oriented.» That’s something that people who don’t give a shit have to forcibly present. She’s innately hospitable. It’s obvious, and awesome. Thanks for being so cool, personably, and friendly.

Very similar to staying at your great grandmothers house. The rooms are decorated with OLD furniture. The bed is lumpy and creeks and shakes with every movement. Every morning my boyfriend and I wake up stiff and in the middle of the bed, having been sucked in by the sinkhole in the mattress. I’m pretty sure the mattress is older than I am and 100% sure the other furniture in the room was older than my mother. However, especially considering how old everything is, the room is impeccably clean.
You can’t really beat the location of the hotel. All of the excitement is a short walk away, while the hotel is on a quieter street so once you do retire to your room for the night you can actually get sleep.
Would I stay here again? Probably not. There are a ton of other little hotels in the area as options. I wouldn’t say there is anything magical about this place.

Awesome hotel!
5min walking distance to the french quarter and bourbon street.
This hotel is a typical New Orleans style, really cute with a patio at the back.
Rooms are clean but not brand new.
Staff is friendly and helpfull.
Free parking.

For not a lot of money, you’re right in the heart of the French Quarter (while remaining far enough away from Bourbon Street that you don’t want to kill yourself). You’ll get a good old-​fashioned room. This is not where you’ll play your xBox on the big screen or call for room service. This is a good place to sleep off the drinks from the night before.
Vincenzo is absolutely the best, as well as being so darling you want to kiss him the first time you meet. We dragged ourselves in that first night, and told him we wanted just one drink, one quiet drink, and where should we go? He pointed us to the perfect bar (Pravda) where we met Lucy, who then wrote down the best spots to go to, and we had a marvelous weekend, all of which was due to meeting Vincenzo in the first place. Can’t rave about him enough.

Quiet, clean, and a fantastic location given the hotel’s moderate price. The staff was also super helpful, whether it was recommending places for me to go running in the morning or arranging a veritable fleet of airport taxis for all of the people in my party. In fact, I wish I could give this place another star based on the staff alone!
Unfortunately, this hotel is quite run down. Large swatches of paint missing from the wall, light bulbs missing from lamps, carpet falling off of stairs, musty smells, and a shower that scalds you every time someone in a nearby room flushes a toilet. Now normally that stuff wouldn’t have bothered me, and this rating would be up another star. (I’m no prima donna, and I get that when you’re paying an affordable price for a fantastic location, there are going to be some trade offs.) But I happened to stay in one of the loft rooms, and while the king bed on the first floor was perfectly comfortable, the twin loft mattress that I wound up sleeping on was *awful*. After four nights on that thing my back was seriously unhappy, so minus a star for the bed.
Other things to note are that while some would refer to this place as a B&B it actually does not serve breakfast, although there is an adorable bakery across the street. Also, the parking garage is kind of a pain in the ass – the front desk keeps one key attached to a giant block of wood (think gas station bathroom) and the garage is a couple of blocks away, so the process of parking can take a while if the key is out when you need it.
In conclusion: A+ staff, A+ location, D– bed.