A longstanding family-owned French Quarter hotel known for its central Royal Street location, rooftop pool, literary associations, and rotating Carousel Bar.
Why We Chose It
A strong choice for visitors who want to stay directly in the French Quarter with a sense of historic New Orleans. The Royal Street location and Carousel Bar are major assets, but the surrounding area is active; light sleepers should request a quieter room and confirm room position, parking, accessibility, and event-period policies.
What Stands Out
- Family-owned since 1886 — four generations of Monteleones
- Carousel Bar — one of the great rotating cocktail bars in America
- Designated Literary Landmark — Hemingway, Faulkner, Williams, and Capote drank here
- Royal Street address — quieter and better than Bourbon Street
- Rooftop pool with Quarter views