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Melrose Mansion vs Hotel Villa Convento

Melrose Mansion and Hotel Villa Convento are both rated highly by professionals. On balance, Melrose Mansion is the choice of most reviewers compared to Hotel Villa Convento. Melrose Mansion comes in at 74 with recommendations from 5 reviewers like Lonely Planet, oyster.com and Fodor's.

Melrose Mansion
Melrose Mansion
8 / 10
937 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116
From $129 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Concierge
  • Pool
  • Fitness Center
  • Breakfast included
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Fodor's Fodor's
"It's not easy to combine period details with luxurious, modern conveniences, but the Melrose has done it." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Although this hotel technically sits outside the French Quarter, it embodies all the character of that famed area."
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"Located in a quiet residential area on the outer edges of the French Quarter, this upscale hotel is an elegant mélange of renovated Victorian Gothic mansion and modern bed-and-breakfast." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"The current building oozes the kind of old world elegance that New Orleans does best, an uptown-style property surrounded by the culture and liveliness of downtown, and all the better for it." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This luxury boutique offers 14 rooms and suites, each with unique design, in the historic Faubourg Marigny neighborhood within walking distance to attractions like the French Market, Cafe du Monde, and Jackson Square"
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Hotel Villa Convento
Hotel Villa Convento
7 / 10
616 Ursulines Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
From $79 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Concierge
  • Free Parking
  • Air Conditioning
  • Baggage storage
  • Flatscreen TV
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This intimate, family-run villa exudes history and local flavor." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This is a family-owned inn of the old school: modest in amenities but rich in service and ambience."
Gayot Gayot
"This family-owned guesthouse is the sort of cozy, unpretentious place that is becoming a rarity in the French Quarter."
Oyster Oyster
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
Frommer's 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
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