Hotel Monteleone New Orleans in New Orleans, LA

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Hotel Monteleone New Orleans

Location. Since 1886, the Hotel Monteleone New Orleans (La.) has proudly stood as a favorite haunt of Tennessee Williams, William Faulkner, Truman Capote, movie stars, dignitaries and royalty. The hotel sits in the French Quarter, one block from shopping on Canal Street, Jackson Square and Bourbon Street.
Hotel Features. The family-owned and operated hotel boasts a rich literary history, in which famed literary figures such as Tennessee Williams penned their novels here. The Monteleone family portraits reside in the lobby, and the family crest is present throughout the hotel. Buffet-style lunches are served at Le Café. The rotating Carousel Lounge offers live entertainment Wednesday through Saturdays. Business services and wireless Internet access are features at the Hotel Monteleone. A large fitness center, overlooking the Mississippi River, offers cardiovascular and weight machines, and plasma screen televisions. A heated rooftop pool is accompanied by food service from the poolside bar. The hotel's tranquil Spa Aria provides services including reflexology, massage and yoga in five treatment rooms.

Guestrooms. The 17-story Hotel Monteleone New Orleans' 570 guestrooms are decorated in earth-tone colors and feature gilded mirrors. High-speed Internet access and satellite television are provided. Amenities include minibars and coffeemakers. Marble flooring, granite countertops, jetted tubs and separate showers can be found in select bathrooms.

Expert Tip. Here's a fun idea for that special someone: You can order cookies and milk to be delivered up to your room, or surprise them with room-delivered champagne and strawberries, Mardi Gras masks or a luxury spa basket.

Super Summer Savings:
Book a stay for travel August 7 through September 30, 2007, and receive "Super Summer Savings" coupon book which includes a 20-percent discount on services in the hotel's Spa Aria, complimentary Harrah's Rewards card, 10-percent discount on purchases at the Royal Street Guild Antique Shops, two-for-one passes for the Steamboat Natchez and complimentary use of the hotel's fitness center and rooftop pool. No refund on unused portion. Other restrictions may apply.

Surrounding Area

HEART OF FRENCH QUARTER

Room Information - Hotel Monteleone New Orleans

Bed Type:  Short Description: Junior suite Long Description: One king bed. City view. 530 square feet. Separate parlor room. High-speed Internet access (surcharge), laptop-compatible safe, minibar, coffeemaker, and 27-inch TV with pay movies and video games (surcharge). Marble-and-granite bathroom with bathrobes and Gilchrist and Soames toiletries. Bed Type:  Short Description: Standard room with king bed Long Description: One king or two double beds. City view. 200 square feet. High-speed Internet access (surcharge), laptop-compatible safe, minibar, coffeemaker, and 27-inch TV with pay movies and video games (surcharge). Marble-and-granite bathroom with bathrobes and Gilchrist and Soames toiletries. Bed Type:  Short Description: Deluxe room with two double beds Long Description: null Bed Type:  Short Description: Standard room with two double beds Long Description: Two double beds. High-speed Internet access. Cable/satellite TV with pay movies. Video games (surcharge). Clock radio. Coffee/tea maker and minibar. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board.  Bed Type:  Short Description: Deluxe room with king bed Long Description: null

Property Information

Check In Time - 3 p.m.
Check Out Time - 12 p.m.
Credit card required
Floors - 17
Guestrooms - 570
Hotel Built - 1886
Minimum check-in age - 21
Multilingual staff
Photo identification required
24-hour front desk

Star rating: 4

Check in time is 3:00 PM, Check out time is 12:00 PM.

Area Activities

French Quarter: Adjacent
Bourbon Street: 1 block
Jackson Square: 1 block
Canal Street (shopping): 1 block
Harrah's New Orleans Casino & Hotel: 2 blocks
Aquarium of the Americas: 4 blocks
Café du Monde: 4 blocks
Swamp tours: 4 blocks
Jackson Square: 4 blocks
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center: 8 blocks
French Market: 10 blocks
National WWII Museum: 10 blocks
Louisiana Superdome: 1.0 mile

Driving Directions - Hotel Monteleone New Orleans

From Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport:  
Approximate distance to the hotel is 13 miles.

Take I-10 East to Exit 234B, Superdome/Poydras Street.
Follow Poydras eight blocks (left lane) to Camp Street.
Turn left onto Camp and go four blocks to Canal Street.  
Cross over Canal Street to Charles Street.
Drive two blocks.    
Turn left onto Bienville Avenue and go to first block.  
The hotel is located on the left.