Bluegreen Vacations Club La Pension, an Ascend Collection Resort

Occupying 6 elegant, historic buildings lined with balconies, this sophisticated hotel is a 9-minute walk from Jackson Square and an 11-minute walk from Preservation Hall. Chic rooms and 1- and 2-bedroom suites feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. Some have wood-beamed ceilings, exposed brick walls, floor-to-ceiling windows, kitchens and/or balconies. There's a rooftop sundeck with city views, and guest laundry and valet parking (surcharge) are available.