About us
Hotel Monteleone is an historic landmark in its own right and, like the Cathedral, the Cabildo and other French Quarter landmarks, it has a character all its own. We are just steps away from the Mississippi River, Harrah's Casino, the Aquarium of the Americas, the Superdome and numerous award-winning restaurants. Take a close look at Hotel Monteleone. You'll see a hotel that combines a legendary history of hospitality with a vibrant contemporary flair and a location that puts you at the very heart of all that is the French Quarter in New Orleans. Whether you're hosting 15 or 400, we have the right space for your event. We have a total of over 26,000 square feet of meeting space in 26 ballrooms, meeting and reception rooms, the largest of which is 6,200 square feet. All are handsomely decorated in The Monteleone tradition. Each has a distinctive character.
Venue Details
ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependentPreferred Hotels & Resorts
Built1886
Renovated2022
Total meeting space26,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms523
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
AAA
Northstar
Awards
Cvent awards
Industry awards
Southern Living - The South's Best Classic Hotel
TripAdvisor Ranking - #10 in New Orleans
TripAdvisor Travelers Choice Award
iPrefer Members’ Choice Award Winner by Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Top 10 Hotels in New Orleans by Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards
Newsweek's Reader's Choice Award for Best Historical Hotel
City Business Readers Ranking Best Hotel
10th consecutive Convention South’s Readers’ Choice Awards
Venue Highlights
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Outdoor pool
- Spa or salon
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Taxi
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Piano
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
Need dates
Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events
May 11, 2025 - May 15, 2025
Jun 3, 2025 - Jun 10, 2025
Jun 13, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025
Jul 7, 2025 - Jul 11, 2025
Jul 13, 2025 - Jul 18, 2025
Aug 11, 2025 - Aug 14, 2025
Aug 17, 2025 - Aug 22, 2025
Aug 24, 2025 - Aug 28, 2025
Sep 8, 2025 - Sep 12, 2025
Sep 21, 2025 - Sep 26, 2025
Oct 26, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
Nov 3, 2025 - Nov 7, 2025
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Jul 01 - Sep 30
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Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
26,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
6,236 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
26
Second largest room
5,016 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
13,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
550
Seating capacity
500
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
26,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
6,236 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
26
Second largest room
5,016 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
13,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
550
Seating capacity
500
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Max capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom | Crescent rounds (Cabaret) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
270 sq. ft. 15 x 18 sq. ft. | 8 ft. | 20 | - | 10 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 14 | - | |
400 sq. ft. 20 x 20 sq. ft. | 8 ft. | 45 | 18 | 30 | 35 | 45 | 24 | 18 | - | |
442 sq. ft. 13 x 34 sq. ft. | 8.3 ft. | 65 | 26 | 40 | 45 | 65 | 25 | 26 | - | |
368 sq. ft. 16 x 23 sq. ft. | 9.1 ft. | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | 10 | - | |
540 sq. ft. 20 x 27 sq. ft. | 7.2 ft. | 50 | 21 | 40 | 50 | 40 | 20 | 20 | - | |
150 sq. ft. 10 x 15 sq. ft. | 7.2 ft. | 14 | - | 10 | - | 14 | 11 | 10 | - | |
6,236 sq. ft. 130 x 50 sq. ft. | 13.4 ft. | 550 | - | 450 | 550 | 500 | 375 | - | - | |
2,350 sq. ft. 47 x 50 sq. ft. | 13.4 ft. | 200 | 45 | 150 | 200 | 156 | 140 | 44 | - | |
2,050 sq. ft. 41 x 50 sq. ft. | 13.4 ft. | 200 | 45 | 150 | 200 | 156 | 140 | 44 | - |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
523
Single (1 bed)
352
Double (2 beds)
75
Suites
96
Tax rate
16.75%
Total guest rooms
523
Single (1 bed)
352
Double (2 beds)
75
Suites
96
Tax rate
16.75%
Location
Getting Here
FROM THE EAST: Head I-10 West toward Baton Rouge. Exit Orleans Ave/Vieux Carre (235A). Proceed down ramp and turn left at the light onto Orleans Ave. Continue on Orleans Ave under Interstate. Orleans Ave becomes Basin Street. Continue on Orleans/Basin for .6 miles. Turn left on Conti Street. Continue six blocks (.5 miles), turn right on Decatur Street, then right on Bienville Street. Turn left on Royal Street and a valet attendant at the Front Entrance of hotel will be waiting for your arrival.
FROM THE WEST: Head I-10 East toward New Orleans Business District and Slidell. Exit Superdome/Poydras Street (Exit 234B). Proceed down ramp and continue straight for eight blocks, staying in left lane. Turn left onto Camp Street and continue four blocks to Canal Street (a big, two-way boulevard). Cross over Canal Street and continue onto Chartres Street (in the French Quarter). Go two blocks on Chartres Street and turn left on Bienville Street. Turn left on Royal Street and a valet attendant at the Front Entrance of hotel will be waiting for your arrival.
Distance from airport
14.9 mi
Distance from airport 14.9 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $48.00/day )
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The newly renovated Iberville Tower offers a self-contained escape featuring 160 completely renovated rooms, 48 brand-new suites and the freshly-redesigned Iberville Ballroom, ideal for select groups and meetings. The new rooms can be viewed and booked on the redesigned www.HotelMonteleone.com, which features 360-degree imagery to give planners and attendees a virtual-reality glimpse into the full Iberville Tower Experience. The Iberville Tower offers a self-contained luxury hotel experience within the Hotel Monteleone, with a seamless transition between the ground-level energy of Criollo Restaurant and the Carousel Bar, luxurious rooms and event spaces, Spa Aria and Hotel Monteleone’s rooftop pool and Acqua Bella bar.
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Hotel Monteleone Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Hotel Monteleone's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Hotel Monteleone have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Hotel Monteleone and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Hotel Monteleone's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety
Were practices at Hotel Monteleone developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Hotel Monteleone clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
What measures are in place to allow for social distancing in fitness centers (e.g. equipment configuration, staggered usage times)? If no fitness center, please put N/A.
Has the fitness room cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included? If no fitness center, please put N/A.
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Does the property limit number of guests in restaurant, bar, or dining areas due to COVID19 or other pandemics? If yes, please provide details of how restaurant, bar, or dining areas limits capacity? If no restaurant or bar, please put N/A.
Has the public bathroom cleaning routine been adjusted/increased? If yes, what new measures are included?
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