Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans

Hotel Monteleone - A Historic French Quarter Landmark with Rooftop Pool, Literary Suites, and Rotating Carousel Bar

Located in the heart of the French Quarter, this landmark New Orleans hotel features the city's only rotating bar - the Carousel Bar & Lounge, which completes one revolution every 15 minutes. The 4-star property houses multiple Literary Suites dedicated to Ernest Hemingway, Tennessee Williams, William Faulkner, and other renowned authors. Guest accommodations include in-room safes, refrigerators, high-speed internet, Keurig coffee makers, and marble bathrooms with rain shower heads. The hotel offers a heated rooftop pool, Spa Aria, a 24-hour fitness center with river views, and Criollo Restaurant serving seasonal Louisiana cuisine. For business travelers, Hotel Monteleone provides over 25 meeting rooms spanning 26000 square feet, from a 6200-square-foot ballroom to intimate 270-square-foot spaces. Situated 0.5 miles from Jackson Square and the French Market, the Monteleone stands just steps from Bourbon Street and the Mississippi River.

Pros

Literary heritage with dedicated suites honoring famous American authors

Unique rotating Carousel Bar operating since 1949

Pet-friendly accommodations with special amenities including in-kennel dining

Twice-daily housekeeping service

Cons

9.5 miles distance from New Orleans Lakefront Airport

Valet parking fee of $48 per day for standard vehicles