30-28 29 Kongens Gate, Saint Thomas, VI 00802

THE RUMPORIUM WAS A TOURIST DESTINATION HOSTING UP TO 1,200 VISITORS A DAY WHEN THE CRUISE SHIPS WERE IN PORT.Located in the Opportunity Zone. Lavalette House was built for a French sea captain by an Italian architect using Spanish motifs . Alexander Lavalette's townhouse, now know as 1829, is one of the largest residences in King's quarter including hand painted Moroccan tiles, a stained glass window by William Comfort Tiffany called In Search of the Promised Land. The historical kitchen which was turned into a bar is unusual in that it was built inside the main house. The house was a private residence until 1900 when it opened as a hotel. Very famous people came there to play Backgammon and enjoy the specially crafted cocktails and gourmet meals,