Historic, grande dame property one block from Bourbon Street
Home to legendary Carousel Bar
Quaint, traditional rooms with Keurig machines and iPod docks
Some rooms have jetted tubs or separate living spaces
All-day Criollo restaurant serving Louisiana fare, plus a bar
Pleasant rooftop pool lined with loungers
Full-service spa offering massage and nail treatments
Windowed gym with city vistas and good range of equipment
Free property-wide Wi-Fi
On-site parking, business center, and extensive meeting space
Noise complaints, particularly for street-facing rooms
Old-fashioned decor won't suit all tastes
Some rooms and most bathrooms are small
No in-room balconies
Carousel Bar and lobby are often crowded and busy
The 600-room, four-pearl Hotel Monteleone is a historic, grande dame property that has played home to several literary icons. Today it's known for the famous, rotating Carousel Bar, and its central French Quarter location on gallery-filled Royal Street, just one block from buzzing Bourbon Street. Traditionally elegant rooms may be too old-fashioned (and small) for some, but others find it fits in with the property's overall charm. Keurig coffeemakers, free Wi-Fi, and mini-fridges are provided, but rooms lack balconies and many suffer from street noise. A rooftop pool provides respite from the lively city, as do a full-service spa, all-day restaurant serving regional cuisine, and gym with a good array of equipment and city vistas. Extensive meeting space attracts corporate groups, but most guests are couples on vacation. Travelers wanting a more modern stay should consider the Royal Sonesta.
