Available: July 3-10. Avenue Plaza Resort and Spa, 2111 St. Charles Ave.

In the picturesque Garden District on the historic St. Charles Avenue Streetcar Line, Avenue Plaza Resort keeps you close to all the excitement New Orleans has to offer: the Convention Center, Superdome, D-Day Museum, the French Quarter, Riverfront, Casino, Loyola and Tulane Universities, and world-renowned shopping and dining. Avenue Plaza Resort features luxurious guest suites with an in-room kitchenette. All the comforts of home are right at your fingertips. The unit features a one bedroom suite sleeping four guest. Asking price is $600/OBO for the whole week, or offer for a certain number of days. For more info and pics go to Avenue Plaza Resort, located in New Orleans, Louisiana Contact info: (504) 931-2191 or (504)931-3165

During the Essence Festival, sounds great for someone that's attending.