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Literary Landmark in the Heart of the French Quarter
Powered By TripAdvisorBeyond the fact that Hotel Monteleone is a legendary hideaway for some of the world’s most influential authors, it serves cocktails in one of Condé Nast Traveler’s top three Big Easy bars and offers rooms that perfectly blend old and new. Opened in 1886 on Royal Street in the French Quarter, the Monteleone family-owned hotel has a rich heritage that will intrigue and delight as you walk into its grand foyer, champagne in hand, up the chandelier-lit lobby towards your well-appointed guestroom. This AAA Four Diamond hotel serves as an illustrious destination for relaxing, indulging, and exploring.
- Stretch out in one of 522 elegant guestrooms, including the splendid Literary Suites
- Sip a Vieux Carré cocktail at the revolving Carousel Bar & Lounge
- Take a dip in the heated rooftop pool, enjoy complimentary morning yoga, or relax in the spa
- Listen to live jazz as you stroll through nearby Jackson Square and the famous Bourbon Street
- Host an event overlooking the Mississippi River with expansive meeting space
- Eat jumbo shrimp, soft-shell crab, and snapper in a classic Creole restaurant, Criollo
Walk in the footsteps of literary greats like Ernest Hemingway, Tennessee Williams, and William Faulkner, who were frequent patrons of the Hotel Monteleone and even wrote it into some of their best-known works. Order Hemingway’s favorite at the revolving bar, which has been pouring drinks since 1949, then head to the stunning rooftop where you can relax in a heated pool or soak up breathtaking views of the Mississippi River.
Hotel Amenities
Accommodations
Choose from 522 elegant guestrooms, including 55 suites, at the Hotel Monteleone, with high ceilings, crown molding, and views of the Mississippi River or the French Quarter. The luxury suites offer extra comforts such as overstuffed king-size beds, parlors, marble, and granite bathrooms, and private Jacuzzis. The hotel has been appointed as a prestigious Literary Landmark — only one of three U.S. hotels to hold this distinction. It has book-themed touches throughout, including Literary Suites decorated in the style of prominent writers who once stayed at the hotel. The two-bedroom Ernest Hemingway Penthouse, which is located in an area of the hotel that housed Union soldiers during the Civil War, features elegant dual balconies with panoramic views.
Whether you want a pet-friendly room, access to the 24-hour business center, or advice on exploring the city, hotel staff are ready and waiting to accommodate your every need.
Dining
Ask the bow-tied bartenders to mix one of their potent signature concoctions while you take a spin at Hemingway’s favorite hangout. Then enjoy modern Creole cuisine — a rite of passage in the South — and live tunes at Hotel Monteleone’s Criollo Restaurant.
The Carousel Bar & Lounge – A New Orleans institution since 1949, this bar’s 25-seat counter revolves like a real carousel while guests enjoy signature Sazerac and Vieux Carré cocktails, alongside New Orleans favorites like po’ boys and blue crab beignets.
Criollo Restaurant – From chargrilled oysters to Creole classics like turtle soup, this watering hole offers an authentic slice of Louisiana life. The décor is cozy, with glass-orbed chandeliers, marble flooring, and dark-wood accents. Settle into leather seats and try the jumbo lump crab cake with a side of live jazz for dessert.
For more local fare, nearby hotspots include Napoleon House Bar & Café, Old Absinthe House, and Nola Restaurant.
Activities at Hotel Monteleone
All the color and character of New Orleans can be found at the Hotel Monteleone, whether you want to relax in a rooftop cabana, take a dip in the heated pool, soak in a private jacuzzi, or book a spa treatment at Spa Aria. Wake up to a workout with views over Crescent City in its state-of-the-art fitness center, or round off a perfect day with a cocktail at the famous revolving bar.
Outside the hotel, the city’s highlights are within easy reach. Hop aboard the Creole Queen River Boat and enjoy a Mississippi jazz cruise at sunset, or explore Louisiana's swampy backcountry. If you would rather keep your feet on firm ground, head into the heart of New Orleans to find candy-colored houses with wrought-iron balconies, fragrant spices, and jazz music on every corner.
Location
Hotel Monteleone puts you right in the heart of the action in New Orleans’ atmospheric French Quarter, just steps from Jackson Square, Bourbon Street, the French Market, and the Riverwalk, where you can watch steamboats glide along the Mississippi River. For a collegiate trip, Tulane University, Loyola University New Orleans, and the University of New Orleans are all about 15 minutes away by car.
Address
214 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA, United States
Transportation
- Airport
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 16 mi / 25 km away, around 35 minutes’ drive.
- Streetcar
- Canal and Carondelet streetcar stop is a four-minute walk, with easy access to the St. Charles Avenue streetcar.
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Great Service
Sun Aug 17 2025 16:24:51 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Janice K
Hotel was very charming, staff very friendly and accommodating. In dining room service was fast, efficient and food was prepared properly and the right temperature.
My new favorite hotel in New Orleans
Sun Aug 17 2025 10:40:08 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Julia M
From the checkin to checkout, this hotel is spectacular. Our room had beautiful old world charm. Stellar staff at the pool lounge, we had lively chats with Angie the bartender with stellar pour skills and Kiyah who shared with us the history of the hotel. The hotel staff are truly top-notch. It’s warm and welcoming, but it’s the superior staff with their evident love for this city who make it feel like home. We will stay here again! And I have my own ghost experience at this hotel.
Fantastic!!!
Sat Aug 16 2025 19:15:59 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Annette D
This was my favorite hotel experience. The hotel is beautiful, the ambience is amazing and the and the staff make your stay exceptional! Nicole went out of her way to leave my in room dining order beautiful, when there was a minor mix up the staff corrected the mistake and made sure I was taken care of. Love, love, love! I will be back.
Great customer service from Diamond
Fri Aug 15 2025 18:07:14 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Louie T
I want to clarify that I never had the opportunity to stay at this beautiful hotel because I had to cancel my reservation due to some issues that I caused for myself. I reached out for assistance and was connected with Ms. Diamond Richardson. She was very patient with me, even though I was a bit upset because I didn’t fully understand some of the charges related to my reservation. Ms. Richardson took the time to break everything down for me, checked all my reservations and cancellations, and sent me all the relevant emails. Thank you so much, Ms. Diamond Richardson!
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Thu Aug 14 2025 13:40:12 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) by Cheryl G
The beautiful old hotel is very well maintained and managed. Food & service is very good and Tanvi at the pool was incredible!!!
