Old Ursuline Convent is located within the vibrant French Quarter neighborhood of New Orleans.
The Old Ursuline Convent, located in central New Orleans, features French Colonial Architecture and dates back to 1752. Visitors can tour the property, which holds oil paintings of past bishops, antique religious pieces and manicured gardens. The area has a few hotels within one block, which offer easy access to the local amenities including Jackson Square Park, the French Quarter and the Old U.S. Mint.
Hotel Provincial
Hotel Provincial features 19th-century architecture and is within walking distance to the Old Ursuline Convent. Guests are two blocks from famed Bourbon Street and have access to several eateries within a block, including the Original French Market, Irene's Cuisine and the on-site restaurant, Stella, which serves International cuisine. This privately-owned hotel features spacious guest rooms with southern antiques and period reproduction furniture. The property has two courtyards, two outdoor swimming pools and on-site valet parking.
Soniat House
Soniat House is a luxury boutique hotel on the same block as the Old Ursuline Convent. The neighborhood has several attractions within walking distance including the Cabrini Playground Park, St. Mary Church and Gallier House Museum. Accommodations include standard and deluxe rooms along with whirlpool suites. The rooms, converted from three townhouses, feature period antiques, Egyptian cotton bedding and balconies with rocking chairs. Guests receive free use of the nearby New Orleans Athletic Club.
Hotel Villa Convento
Located across the street from the Old Ursuline Convent, Hotel Villa Convento features a Creole Townhouse atmosphere. Guests are within the central French Quarter and within walking access to the French Market, Mississippi River and Palm Court Jazz Cafe. Villa Convento offers a variety of guest rooms including budget, balcony and loft rooms, along with suites with views if the river and a separate living area. All rooms are furnished with antiques are area artwork. Guests receive parking in a nearby garage and have access to a patio area in the courtyard behind the hotel.
La Richelieu Hotel
La Richelieu is a modern hotel designed after the historic French Quarter architecture, one block to the northwest of the Old Ursuline Convent. Guests are also a block north of the dining district, which holds such restaurants as the Magnolia Grill, Cafe Envie and El Gato Negro. Accommodations include standard guest rooms along with one and two bedroom suites with a larger layout and sofa. Guests enjoy the saltwater swimming pool in the courtyard, concierge desk and Terrace Cafe located off the lobby.
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