Location. Since 1886, the Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans, La., has proudly stood as one of the first landmarks guests encounter in the French Quarter and a favorite haunt of Tennessee Williams, William Faulkner, Truman Capote, movie stars, dignitaries and royalty. The hotel sits within one mile of the French Quarter, shopping on Canal Street, Jackson Square and Bourbon Street. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is located 13 miles from the hotel.
Hotel Features.Upon entering the Hotel Monteleone, guests walk into an ornate lobby filled with elegant antiques, Oriental rugs, plush furnishings and architectural flourishes. For fine dining, guests can enjoy the fashionable ambience of the hotel's Hunt Room Grill while enjoying Louisiana seafood, Sirloin Forestiere, and sauteed snapper. Buffet and a la carte breakfasts, crab cakes, poor-boy sandwiches and almond-crusted redfish are among the choices at Le Cafe. For getaways, guests can retreat to the rooftop to swim in the heated pool and work out in the fitness facility. The Hotel Monteleone also offers the tranquil Spa Aria, business services and wireless Internet access. Leisure and business travelers enjoy the modern rooms and timeless ambience.
Guestrooms. The 17-story Monteleone's 573 rooms, which feature views of the French Quarter, are decorated in earth-tone colors, gilded mirrors and Audubon prints. Additional amenities include premium bedding, satellite television, high- speed Internet access, minibars, coffeemakers and complimentary designer toiletries.
Expert Tip. The Hotel Monteleone strives to satisfy every guest. Guests can order cookies and milk to be delivered up to their room, or they can surprise a special someone with room-delivered champagne and strawberries, Mardi Gras masks or a luxury spa basket.
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