HOTEL MONTELEONE, New Orleans

Hotel Monteleone offers guest rooms with a Keurig coffee maker, refrigerator, and complimentary high-speed internet. Rooms include a large-screen cable television and an iHome audio system. The hotel provides Traditional rooms with one king bed or two double beds, and Preferred rooms with views of the Mississippi River or the French Quarter. Royal Salon oversized rooms include a Jacuzzi Garden Tub, separate glass shower, and double vanity. Luxury Suites offer marble and granite bathrooms. Literary Suites are dedicated to William Faulkner, Truman Capote, Tennessee Williams, Ernest Hemingway, and Eudora Welty. The Ernest Hemingway Suite, or Hemingway Penthouse, is located in the section of the hotel that once housed the Union Troops, featuring dual balconies, a wet bar, and access to the rooftop pool and fitness center. FJ Monteleone Suite includes a private office with an executive desk. The new Iberville Tower features electric mirrors and 55-inch LG TVs.

Hotel Monteleone features Criollo Restaurant, offering a seasonal menu inspired by Southern Louisiana ingredients. An immersive dinner experience presents a 5-course dinner using projection mapping. The historic Carousel Bar & Lounge, opened in 1949, rotates every 15 minutes. In-room dining includes a breakfast menu from 7 AM to 11 AM, an all-day menu from 11 AM to 10 PM, and an overnight menu Tuesday through Saturday from 10 PM to 7 AM. The hotel allows outside liquor with pre-approval through the Back Door Security Office, subject to a $10 corkage fee per bottle.

Hotel Monteleone's amenities include a heated rooftop pool open from 6 AM to 10 PM year-round, with Acqua Bella poolside bar open seasonally from 11 AM to 6 PM. A state-of-the-art fitness center with cardio and strength training equipment is available 24/7 with room key access. Guests can access Spa Aria. The hotel has a haunted history, with reported paranormal events. Hotel Monteleone allows pets, with perks including gourmet treats and in-kennel dining options.

Hotel Monteleone is near Jackson Square, Bourbon Street, the French Market, and the Riverwalk. It is 2 km from Union and 15 km from New Orleans Lakefront. Airport Shuttle handles transfers between Louis Armstrong International Airport and the hotel, and also provides in-town transfers to the convention center. Valet parking is available for $48 plus tax per day for regular-size vehicles. Taxi fare from Armstrong International Airport is $36 for 1-2 people or $15 per person for groups of 3 or more.

Hotel Monteleone provides a full-service business center and in-house audio/visual and lighting services. The Concierge Desk is located in the lobby. The hotel offers over 25 meeting rooms, including a 6,200-square-foot ballroom and a 270-square-foot breakout room. Wedding packages include a dedicated Special Events Manager, special room rates, and a complimentary bridal suite. WiFi is complimentary in all guest rooms and public areas. The hotel has wheelchair access via the Bienville Street entrance.