
Hotel Monteleone
Best for travelers who want French Quarter history, compact walkable access to attractions, and the Carousel Bar nightlife.
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Hotel Monteleone is a family-owned, historic French Quarter hotel known for the Carousel Bar and a heated rooftop pool; read this if you want a classic New Orleans stay steps from Bourbon Street. Hilton New Orleans Riverside is a large riverfront convention hotel with extensive meeting space and multiple pools; read this if convenience to the riverfront, the convention center, and larger-property services matter.
Updated · about 0.6 km apart

Best for travelers who want French Quarter history, compact walkable access to attractions, and the Carousel Bar nightlife.

Best for meetings, convention attendees, and travelers who prioritize riverfront location and on-site conference/pool facilities.
When Hotel Monteleone wins: pick Monteleone if you want a smaller, characterful French Quarter address, a famed rotating bar, an on-site spa, and a heated rooftop pool reserved for guests.
When Hilton New Orleans Riverside wins: choose Hilton Riverside if you need large meeting and event spaces, multiple outdoor pools, easy access to the cruise terminal and convention center, or prefer a large full-service hotel with extensive on-site facilities.
Bottom line: Monteleone is the choice for atmosphere, history, and a central French Quarter walkable base; Hilton Riverside is the practical choice for conventions, large-group needs, and riverfront convenience.
| Category | Hotel Monteleone | Hilton New Orleans Riverside |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Historic, intimate French Quarter hotel with character and nightlife | Large, modern riverfront convention hotel focused on scale and services |
| Location | 214 Royal St — one block from Bourbon Street and a short walk to Jackson Square | 2 Poydras St — riverfront, near Canal Street, cruise terminal and convention center |
| Size | About 570 rooms across roughly 14–17 floors | 1,622 guestrooms (large-scale property) |
| Built / age | Historic property in continuous family ownership since 1886 | Modern large-scale hotel (current building is a contemporary riverfront convention property) |
| Pools / signature amenity | Heated rooftop pool reserved for guests with Acqua Bella poolside bar | Two outdoor pools and multiple indoor courts/fitness facilities |
| Restaurants & bars | Criollo Restaurant, Carousel Bar & Lounge (revolving), Acqua Bella Poolside Bar | Two restaurants and two bars on site (names not published in supplier listing) |
| Spa & wellness | Spa Aria with massages, facials and signature packages; 24-hour rooftop fitness center | Not published |
| Meeting & event space | About 24,000–27,000 sq ft of meeting space, several ballrooms and 26 event rooms | Approximately 137,923 sq ft of conference space and many meeting rooms |
| Accessibility & family policy | Welcomes families; children 17 and under stay free with existing bedding; reservation holder age rule applies | Welcomes all ages; not adults-only; full accessibility features listed |
| Nearby highlights | Steps to Bourbon Street, Royal Street galleries, French Market, and Jackson Square | Close to Canal Street, Riverwalk Outlets, Audubon Aquarium, cruise terminal and convention center |
Hotel Monteleone sits on Royal Street in the heart of the French Quarter, one block from Bourbon Street.
Choose Monteleone for a central French Quarter base and immediate access to classic New Orleans streets.
Hilton New Orleans Riverside fronts the Mississippi River and is positioned for convention and riverfront access.
Choose Hilton Riverside if proximity to the river, cruise terminal or convention center matters more than being inside the French Quarter core.
Hotel Monteleone offers roughly 570 rooms in a historic high-rise with classic styling.
Monteleone provides characterful rooms and personalized service rather than a massive room inventory.
Hilton Riverside has a very large inventory (1,622 guestrooms) designed for transient and group travelers.
Hilton Riverside is the practical choice when you need many rooms or flexible group blocks.
Hotel Monteleone’s dining centers on Criollo Restaurant and the Carousel Bar, both tied to the hotel’s history.
Monteleone is better if you want classic New Orleans dining and a single, historic hotel bar experience.
Hilton Riverside has multiple restaurants and bars serving guests and event attendees.
Hilton Riverside offers more on-property variety and convenience for groups, but less of the single-venue historic charm.
Hotel Monteleone’s signature amenity is its heated rooftop pool with views over the French Quarter and Mississippi River.
Monteleone’s rooftop pool is a quieter, guest-only retreat in the middle of the French Quarter.
Hilton Riverside provides larger recreational offerings including two outdoor pools and indoor courts.
Hilton Riverside is better for travelers who want multiple pools and organized sports/fitness spaces.
Hotel Monteleone mixes Spa Aria and a 24-hour rooftop fitness center with an iconic nightlife anchor in the Carousel Bar.
Monteleone pairs a full spa and fitness offering with unique evening atmosphere centered on the Carousel Bar.
Hilton Riverside lists extensive fitness and meeting support; a dedicated full-service spa name is not published in the supplier listing.
Hilton Riverside covers standard wellness needs and event programming; a signature nightlife venue comparable to the Carousel Bar is not highlighted.

Hotel Monteleone offers historic charm, a central Royal Street location and the Carousel Bar experience.

Hilton Riverside has far more conference space (about 137,923 sq ft) and on-site meeting resources.

Monteleone’s heated rooftop pool is reserved exclusively for hotel guests and pairs with a poolside bar.

Hilton Riverside lists two outdoor pools plus indoor tennis/pickleball courts and a large health club.
Hotel Monteleone — it’s on Royal Street in the French Quarter, about one block from Bourbon Street and within easy walking distance to Jackson Square.
Hilton New Orleans Riverside — its conference center and 137,923 sq ft of meeting space are tailored to conventions and large events.
Carousel Bar & Lounge is open daily and features live entertainment Wednesday through Sunday; check current hours before you go.
Yes. Hotel Monteleone explicitly welcomes families and children of all ages; Hilton Riverside is not adults-only and accepts guests of all ages.
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