
Hotel Monteleone
Best for travelers who want classic French Quarter history, a rotating bar experience, a full-service spa, and large meeting or event facilities.
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Hotel Monteleone is a long-running, full-service French Quarter landmark with a rooftop pool, Spa Aria and the historic Carousel Bar; read this if you want a classic, centrally located New Orleans stay. Hotel Peter and Paul, an Ash Hotel is a 71-room boutique conversion of a former church complex in Faubourg Marigny — read this if you prefer small-scale design, quieter streets and walking access to Frenchmen Street.
Updated · about 1.2 km apart

Best for travelers who want classic French Quarter history, a rotating bar experience, a full-service spa, and large meeting or event facilities.

Best for guests who want a distinctive, design-forward boutique stay steps from Frenchmen Street and a quieter neighborhood alternative to Bourbon Street.
When Hotel Monteleone wins: choose Monteleone if you want to be in the middle of the French Quarter with easy walking access to Bourbon Street, a full-service spa, more dining and bar variety on-site, and extensive meeting/ballroom space for events.
When Hotel Peter and Paul wins: choose Hotel Peter and Paul if you prefer a smaller, characterful property in a converted church complex near Frenchmen Street and Royal Street — a quieter boutique option with individually decorated rooms.
Bottom line: Monteleone is the large, classic French Quarter option with full service and event capabilities; Peter and Paul is the boutique, design-led alternative for travelers prioritizing neighborhood character and small-hotel scale.
| Category | Hotel Monteleone | Hotel Peter and Paul, an Ash Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Historic, full-service French Quarter landmark with large public spaces and traditional hotel services. | Small, design-focused boutique inside a converted church complex with individual rooms and intimate public spaces. |
| Location (neighborhood) | French Quarter (214 Royal Street) — one block from Bourbon Street and close to Jackson Square. | Faubourg Marigny / near Frenchmen Street (2317 Burgundy Street) — a short walk to live-music venues. |
| Size | About 570 rooms across roughly 14–17 floors (large hotel). | 71 individually decorated guestrooms (small hotel). |
| Built / distinctive feature | Historic family-owned hotel (in operation since the 19th century); famous rotating Carousel Bar. | Converted historic church complex with preserved architectural elements. |
| Pools | Heated rooftop outdoor pool reserved for guests; rooftop poolside bar (Acqua Bella). | One outdoor pool with poolside bar area (guest access). |
| Restaurants & bars | Criollo Restaurant (breakfast/lunch/dinner), Carousel Bar & Lounge (revolving), Acqua Bella Poolside Bar. | Elysian Bar (restaurant/bar) and an on-site coffee shop/cafe; poolside bar. |
| Spa & fitness | Spa Aria (massages, facials, signature Full Monte package) and a 24-hour rooftop fitness center. | Not published |
| Event & meeting space | Extensive — over 24,000 sq ft with multiple ballrooms (Iberville, Queen Anne) and many meeting rooms. | 5,000 sq ft of conference space and meeting rooms. |
| Accessibility & family policy | All ages welcome; reservation holder must be at least 21; wheelchair accessible path of travel. | Welcomes guests of all ages; standard check-in minimum age for reservation holder is 21 (property lists 21+). |
| Known for | The Carousel Bar & Lounge and central French Quarter location. | Distinctive converted church architecture and proximity to Frenchmen Street music scene. |
Hotel Monteleone sits at 214 Royal Street in the heart of the French Quarter, one block from Bourbon Street.
Choose Monteleone for the most central French Quarter location and easy access to major tourist sights.
Hotel Peter and Paul is at 2317 Burgundy Street in Faubourg Marigny, about a short walk from Frenchmen Street.
Choose Peter and Paul to be near Frenchmen Street’s music scene while staying in a quieter neighborhood.
Hotel Monteleone offers roughly 570 rooms and suites with a mix of traditional and updated decor.
Monteleone provides many room options and consistent full-hotel services across a large property.
Hotel Peter and Paul has 71 individually decorated guestrooms spread across its former church buildings.
Peter and Paul is for travelers who prefer individually styled rooms and a boutique, neighborhood feel.
Hotel Monteleone has multiple on-site dining and drinking venues and a signature rotating bar.
Monteleone has more on-site venues and a wider selection for meals and cocktails without leaving the hotel.
Hotel Peter and Paul offers one main restaurant/bar (Elysian Bar) plus a coffee shop and poolside service.
Peter and Paul focuses on a smaller set of curated food-and-drink outlets in a boutique setting.
Hotel Monteleone’s signature amenity includes a heated rooftop pool and poolside Acqua Bella bar.
Monteleone’s rooftop pool is a standout for views and a guest-only pool experience in the French Quarter.
Hotel Peter and Paul has one outdoor pool with poolside seating and a poolside bar.
Peter and Paul’s pool is a quieter, small-hotel courtyard amenity well suited to boutique stays.
Monteleone covers wellness and nightlife with Spa Aria, a fitness center and evening entertainment at the Carousel Bar.
Monteleone combines a full-service spa and nightlife within a venue able to host large events.
Peter and Paul focuses on neighborhood nightlife access and smaller meeting spaces in a historic setting.
Peter and Paul trades large-event capacity for local-music access and intimate meeting spaces.

Hotel Monteleone — central Royal Street location, immediate access to Bourbon Street and major tourist sights.

Hotel Peter and Paul — converted church complex, individually decorated rooms and a quieter Marigny address near Frenchmen Street.

Hotel Monteleone — extensive meeting and ballroom inventory suitable for medium-to-large conferences and weddings.

Hotel Peter and Paul — close walk to Frenchmen Street’s jazz clubs and a small-property, intimate atmosphere.
Hotel Monteleone — it sits one block from Bourbon Street; Hotel Peter and Paul is a short walk into the Quarter from Faubourg Marigny.
Both welcome families, but Monteleone offers more family-oriented services, larger room inventory and a rooftop pool geared to guests of all ages.
If you want easy Bourbon Street access and on-site late-night atmosphere, choose Monteleone; if you prefer live-music clubs and a neighborhood scene, choose Peter and Paul near Frenchmen Street.
Yes — both have outdoor pools and on-site food-and-drink options, though Monteleone has multiple venues including the Carousel Bar and Criollo Restaurant, while Peter and Paul has Elysian Bar and a coffee shop.
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