Hotel Monteleone

214 Royal Street

New Orleans, LA US

Rating: 4 stars

It has been said that "the French Quarter begins in the lobby of the Hotel Monteleone", indeed, with its positioning at the head of Royal Street just a block away from Bourbon Street, the Monteleone stands as a historical landmark in itself. Built in 1886 by a successful Sicilian shoemaker, this striking "Beaux Arts" styled hotel takes pride in its hard earned reputation for excellence which is reflected by its host of awards, the result of four generations of the Monteleone family ownership. With its award winning restaurants, tranquil rooftop pool and famous Carousel Piano Bar - a slow revolving cocktail bar with a wild circus design; it is little wonder that the hotel was a regular haunt for American authors such as William Faulkner, Tennessee Williams and Ernest Hemingway who immortalised the hotel in his story "Night before Battle".

Room Information

Guest Rooms

All 600 rooms, which have been newly refurbished, boast high ceilings, ornamental mouldings and are decorated in beautiful earth tones so as to retain the character of French Quarter ambience. Rooms are equipped with all the facilities required to ensure the ultimate comfort for the discerning traveller, including sumptuous Frette linens and Mevino wool throws, in-room laptop computer safes, high speed internet access, satellite/pay TV with Nintendo video games, data port phones with voice mail and of course mini bars. The hotel's magnificent suites are named after famous literary figures and boast additional features such as Jacuzzis, portable phones and CD players. Non-smoking rooms and rooms equipped with disabled facilities are also available.

Restaurants

Dining and Entertainment

The food of New Orleans is as much part of the soul of the city as the famous jazz music that also comes from it. Under the guidance of the five-star chef, Randy Buck, the Hotel Monteleone is testimony to the fantastic cuisine that is in abundance in this vibrant city. The Hunt Room Grill is an elegant bistro offering the finest in fresh seafood and choice cuts of beef, lamb and duck, as well as boasting an extensive wine list. For more casual dining Le Cafe is ideal for seasonal lunches and bountiful buffet breakfasts. At the Aft Deck Oyster Bar guests can enjoy traditional New Orleans fare and Louisiana seafood while the famous Carousel Piano Bar is a slow revolving cocktail bar with a wild circus design, which was a regular haunt for American authors including Truman Capote, William Faulkner, Tennessee Williams and Ernest Hemingway.

Recreation

Leisure

For those looking for some pampering and relaxation, the Hotel Monteleone can be a tranquil retreat away from the busy French Quarter outside. The hotel's impressive rooftop pool is heated throughout the year while the private spa, Aria offers treatments such as massage therapy, facials and extensive skin and cleansing treatments. For those looking for something a little more energetic, the fully equipped fitness centre is ideal for a workout while gazing down at the Mississippi below.

Meeting Facilities

Meetings and Incentives

The hotel's meeting facilities combine elegant historical ambiance with the state-of-the-art technology needed to support the most demanding of conferences. With over 20,000 square feet of meeting spaces and the ability to accommodate anywhere between 15 to 500 people, this handsomely decorated rooms are ideal for any function whether a banquet, cocktail party or high profile convention. Hotel Monteleone's on-site audio-visual centre, wireless and high speed internet access and fully equipped business centre will ensure that every event is a successful, memorable occasion.