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Hotel Monteleone
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Antonio Monteleone, a Sicilian immigrant, opened this French Quarter house in 1886; the family still owns it five generations later. The Carousel Bar has been rotating since 1949. One of only three American hotels named a Literary Landmark, with Truman Capote, Hemingway, and Tennessee Williams in the guest book. Beaux-Arts on Royal Street, 523 rooms, AAA Four Diamond.
- 523 rooms
- Opened 1886
- Neighborhood: French Quarter
- Rooms from 250 sq ft (23 m²)
- Architect: Wogen & Toledano
About Hotel Monteleone
- Family-owned since 1886, five generations of the Monteleone family.
- The Carousel Bar & Lounge has been rotating since 1949.
- Literary Landmark of the American Library Association, one of only three hotels so named in the United States.
- Literary Suites honor the writers; rooftop pool looks over the Quarter.
- Entry-level rooms start at 250 sq ft (23 m²).
History
Founded in 1886 by Sicilian immigrant Antonio Monteleone, the hotel has been owned and operated by the same family for five generations. It is one of only three American hotels designated as an official Literary Landmark by the American Library Association, having served as a muse for authors like Truman Capote, Ernest Hemingway, and Tennessee Williams. The property is famous for its Beaux-Arts facade and the iconic Carousel Bar & Lounge, which has been rotating since 1949.
The setting
Hotel Monteleone stands on Royal Street in the French Quarter, a family-owned literary hotel since 1886 whose Carousel Bar has rotated since 1949.
Restaurants and bars
- The Carousel Bar — Bar
- Criollo Restaurant — Restaurant
- Swan Room — Restaurant
- Sky Lite Lounge — Bar
Experiences
- Cocktail Walking Tours — Explore the history of the cocktail and the French Quarter on a walking tour.
- New Orleans Ghost Adventures Tours — Takes you inside haunted buildings to discover local tales and history.
Amenities
- Iconic Carousel Bar & Lounge (a revolving bar)
- Heated rooftop swimming pool with city views
- Full-service Spa Aria and 24/7 fitness center
- Criollo Restaurant serving locally inspired cuisine
- Dedicated Literary Suites honoring famous authors
- Pet-friendly accommodations with 'Paws Park' access
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
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