New Orleans · French Quarter
Hotel Monteleone
Typical recent rate
$269Reference price
$329Signal savings
Save 18% · $60Price checked Jun 2, 2026
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About this hotel
New Orleans' most storied hotel — a family-owned French Quarter landmark since 1886 with the legendary revolving Carousel Bar and an 8.9 guest score across more than 2,100 reviews.
Hotel Monteleone is the anchor of the French Quarter hotel scene — 135 years of continuous family ownership, the iconic Carousel Bar (a rotating cocktail bar that has hosted Tennessee Williams, Truman Capote, and Ernest Hemingway), a rooftop pool, and the French Quarter's deepest well of guest endorsement. At $269 it's $60 below its reference rate. For a first-time New Orleans visit, no hotel puts you closer to the heart of the story.
Signal summary
New Orleans' landmark hotel at a meaningful discount — the Carousel Bar alone is worth the premium over budget French Quarter options.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Carousel Bar at Hotel Monteleone?
The Carousel Bar is a slowly revolving cocktail bar at the hotel entrance — one of only a handful in the world and a French Quarter institution since 1949. Tennessee Williams, Truman Capote, and Ernest Hemingway were all regulars. It completes one full rotation every 15 minutes and remains one of the most photographed interiors in New Orleans.
Is Hotel Monteleone a good choice for a first visit to New Orleans?
It's arguably the single best choice. The hotel sits on Royal Street at the center of the French Quarter — Jackson Square, Bourbon Street, the French Market, and the best Creole restaurants are all within walking distance. The Carousel Bar gives you a genuine New Orleans experience built into your hotel stay, not an amenity you drive to.
Does Hotel Monteleone have a pool?
Yes — there is a rooftop pool on the 16th floor with views over the French Quarter rooftops. It's a relatively compact hotel pool but the views make it one of the better rooftop experiences in the Quarter.
When are French Quarter hotel rates lowest?
The best value windows in New Orleans are September through November (post-summer heat, before holiday season) and January after New Year's through early February (before Mardi Gras). Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest (late April/early May), and major LSU football weekends are the highest-demand periods. Booking 3-4 weeks out in shoulder periods often captures meaningful rate softness.
