Ernest Hemingway, William Faulkner, and Tennessee Williams all called it home — and once you walk into Hotel Monteleone, you’ll understand why. This four-star French Quarter legend has stood on Royal Street since 1886, and its most famous resident never checks out: the Carousel Bar & Lounge, the city’s only revolving bar, where the seats spin slowly as jazz plays and the Sazeracs flow.
Location is everything here. The Monteleone sits in the beating heart of the French Quarter, steps from Bourbon Street’s energy, the shops of Royal Street, and the streetcars rolling down Canal. Up top, a rooftop pool and fitness center offer skyline views over the historic rooftops — the perfect sunny escape after a morning of exploring. Dining options, from Creole classics to poolside bites, keep the good times rolling all day.
With 16 stories of comfortable, well-appointed rooms, this is the hotel for travelers who want New Orleans with a story — music lovers, literature fans, first-timers who want the Quarter at their doorstep, and repeat visitors who know that some places just get it right. Happy stays start here.
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