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Long a haven for iconic authors, this Beaux-Arts landmark balances Old World ceremony with lively French Quarter revelry.
“Of old-school elegance with a true regal feel, Hotel Monteleone is an ever-fabulous oasis in New Orleans' French Quarter…”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Founded in 1886 on Royal Street, this Beaux-Arts hotel is an official National Literary Landmark.
Remarkable
The twenty-five-seat Carousel Bar revolves every fifteen minutes beneath hand-painted circus canopies.
Remarkable
Five generations of family stewardship maintain uniformed doormen, gilded chandeliers, and Old World hospitality.
What they say
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
one step into the bustling lobby — with its pristine marble floors, ornate chandeliers and intricate brass appointments — and the Old World grandeur of the French Quarter comes to life.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Royal Street antique galleries and street musicians sit right outside the doors, with Bourbon Street just one block away.
The rooms
Renovated Iberville Tower rooms have white marble bathrooms with rainfall showers and dedicated makeup vanities with theatrical lighting.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Heated year-round, the rooftop pool looks out over the French Quarter skyline and the Mississippi River.
The gym
Floor-to-ceiling windows look across the city skyline from the cardio and weight machines.
Dogs stay too.
The Carousel Bar & Lounge
Head bartender Walter Bergeron invented the Vieux Carré cocktail here in 1938, served alongside nightly live jazz.
This family-run hotel, originally opened in 1886, is steeped in history from its classic furnishings to its esteemed guests.
At the table
Criollo serves Gulf seafood with Creole flavors, and hosts a weekend jazz brunch with white-tablecloth service.
How it began
Sicilian cobbler Antonio Monteleone bought the original 64-room property in 1886, gradually expanding it into a French Quarter landmark.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.