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New Orleans Map: Hotel MonteleoneHotel Monteleone Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Address
214 Royal St
Location The French Quarter
Phone 800/535-9595, 504/523-3341
Fax 504/561-5803
Web site www.hotelmonteleone.com
Room Information 570 units
Prices $199-$309 double; $360-$2,500 suite. Extra person $25. Children 17 and under stay free in parent's room. Package rates available
Credit Cards AE, DC, DISC, MC, V
In Room Amenities A/C, TV, Wi-Fi, dataport, minibar, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron, safe
Parking Valet parking $30 car, $35 small SUV and trucks
Pets Pets allowed on the 3rd floor only, for a fee and deposit

Frommer's Review

Opened in 1886, the Monteleone is the largest hotel in the French Quarter (and was home to Truman Capote's parents when he was born!), and it seems to keep getting bigger without losing a trace of its trademark charm. Because of its size, you can almost always get a reservation here, even when other places are booked. Everyone who stays here loves it, probably because it's a family hotel whose approach to business is reflected by the staff, among the most helpful in town. One guest who stayed here with a child with disabilities raved about the facilities.

Until recently, the big problem was the inconsistency among the rooms. But all have been freshly renovated (Katrina winds broke windows) and look blandly pretty as a result, though there is still some difference in terms of size and style. Rooms with numbers in the 60s are near the ice machine; rooms with numbers from 56 to 59 are slightly bigger with old high ceilings; rooms with numbers in the 27s have no windows. Executive suites are just big rooms but have the nicest new furniture, including four-poster beds and Jacuzzis. The glass fitness room overlooking the city got nailed by the storm, as you can imagine, but to its benefit, it's now well stocked with the latest elliptical machines.

One of the city's best-kept secrets is the renovated rooftop pool; on a recent visit, we were among a handful of folks lounging on the deck high above the street noise, with unencumbered views of the city and beyond. It's quite a scene, with snacks served there in the evening.

Facilities:
3 restaurants; 2 bars (Carousel Bar & Lounge); heated rooftop swimming pool (open year-round); fitness center; concierge; room service; babysitting; laundry

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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