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Hotel Monteleone

(14 Ratings)
Haunted historic and happening

Since 1886, this opulent hotel has welcomed those who've come to Bourbon Street looking for adventure. Featuring a rooftop pool and bar, an on-site spa, and plenty of ghosts, this is a unique and memorable place to rest up before continuing the party!



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Reviews

mrgremore
mrgremore
Over a year ago

I'm a local but I always recommend the Hotel Monteleone whenever I have people come visit. It's in the heart of the French Quarter and the Carousel Bar is an absolute must!


chuckmm
chuckmm
Over a year ago

Cocktail bar out of a dream!

The carousel bar was the most amazing idea ever. Going there regularly on fat Tuesdays made me feel the soul of NOLA. Will never forget the privilege just to walk through this place of magic. Oh yes Blanche, it exists!


jkinlaca
jkinlaca
Over a year ago

The Grande Dame of the Quarter

Even if you can't stay at this amazingly beautiful hotel, you owe it to yourself to stop in for a drink at the famed Carousel bar, which was a favorite for many beloved writers including Capote and Williams.


TheBigRedDwg
TheBigRedDwg
Over a year ago

one of my favorite gay moments in NOLA

the Monteleone holds a dear place in my fondest gay memories when I was blitzkreiged by a german banker who offered me a great chance and I stupidly failed to take it - oh well!!


SMaitland
SMaitland
Over a year ago

No you haven't had too much to drink . . . The bar actually rotates like a merry-go-round.


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