Stay French Quarter & Riverfront
Hotel Monteleone
A place to stay in French Quarter & Riverfront, pricey ($$$). Best time to go: Dec 30 – Jan 2.
Why go
Family-run Royal Street hotel open since 1886, a block from Canal Street and a short walk to the river.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in French Quarter & Riverfront, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 bars & cafés and 2 sights. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Carousel Bar & Lounge and Galatoire's.
- Type
- Stay · Cities
- Neighborhood
- French Quarter
- Price
- $$$
- Best time
- Dec 30 – Jan 2
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 1 beyond French Quarter & Riverfront. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Carousel Bar & Lounge
Slowly revolving circular bar inside the Hotel Monteleone, known for the Vieux Carre cocktail.
Drinks · 0.0 mi straight-line - 2Galatoire's
Bourbon Street dining room open since 1905, known for long holiday lunches, shrimp remoulade and souffle potatoes.
Food · 0.1 mi straight-line - 3Arnaud's
Creole restaurant from 1918 with shrimp Arnaud, a jazz bistro, and the French 75 bar off the lobby.
Food · 0.1 mi straight-line - 4Antoine's
Creole dining rooms open since 1840, where oysters Rockefeller were first served.
Food · 0.2 mi straight-line - 5The Sazerac Bar
Art deco bar in the Roosevelt Hotel, home of the namesake cocktail.
Drinks · New Orleans · 0.2 mi straight-line - 6Woldenberg Park
Riverfront park at the foot of the Quarter, home of the free New Orleans Eve concert and countdown in 2025.
Activity · 0.3 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Hotel Monteleone is a stop on our New Orleans New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in French Quarter & Riverfront
Hotel Monteleone is our only stay pick in French Quarter & Riverfront; here is what else we recommend there. See the full French Quarter & Riverfront guide.
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Jackson Square
The Quarter's old parade ground, facing St. Louis Cathedral, a short walk from the riverfront viewing areas.
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Algiers Point
Quiet neighborhood across the river with a levee path that looks straight back at the Quarter and the skyline.
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Frenchmen Street
Few blocks of small clubs past the Quarter, such as the Spotted Cat, with live jazz and brass bands late.
When to go: weather by month, based on New Orleans
Our climate figures for French Quarter & Riverfront come from nearby New Orleans. Average daily highs in New Orleans run from 60°F in January to 87°F in August; August is usually the wettest month. For Hotel Monteleone itself, we suggest: Dec 30 – Jan 2.
Modelled monthly averages for New Orleans from NASA POWER, not a forecast. New Orleans weather by month (covers French Quarter & Riverfront).
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Hotel Monteleone, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Coordinates
- 29.95420, -90.06820
- Destination
- French Quarter & Riverfront, Louisiana
- Website
- hotelmonteleone.com
Hotel Monteleone: quick answers
When is the best time to visit Hotel Monteleone?
Our pick: Dec 30 – Jan 2. Insider tip: Book early; Sugar Bowl fans fill the Quarter.
Which TripsCircle routes include Hotel Monteleone?
Hotel Monteleone appears on New Orleans New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Hotel Monteleone to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to French Quarter & Riverfront.
Plan French Quarter & Riverfront
- French Quarter & Riverfront travel guide 9 places
- New Orleans weather (covers French Quarter & Riverfront) weather by month
Lists & regions
Also in French Quarter & Riverfront
- Algiers Point Sight
- Frenchmen Street Drinks
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.