
Hotel Monteleone
Best for travelers who want a classic, centrally located French Quarter experience with an iconic bar and large event spaces.
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Hotel Monteleone is a large, historic French Quarter landmark with a revolving bar, rooftop pool and full event facilities; read this if you want a classic New Orleans stay steps from Bourbon Street. Hotel Saint Vincent is a stylish boutique-luxury hotel on Magazine Street in the Lower Garden District; read this if you prefer a design-forward, quieter base near shopping and restaurants outside the French Quarter.
Updated · about 1.2 km apart

Best for travelers who want a classic, centrally located French Quarter experience with an iconic bar and large event spaces.

Best for travelers who want a quieter, design-forward boutique stay on Magazine Street with on-site spa and a small-hotel feel.
When Hotel Monteleone wins: Choose Monteleone if you want to be in the heart of the French Quarter, value historic character (including the Carousel Bar & Lounge), need large meeting/ballroom space, or prefer a busy central location within easy walking distance of Bourbon Street and Jackson Square.
When Hotel Saint Vincent wins: Choose Saint Vincent if you want a fashionable boutique-luxury stay away from the French Quarter crowds, prefer Magazine Street shopping and dining steps away, or want fewer rooms and a quieter, design-oriented property with an outdoor pool and on-site spa.
Bottom line: Both hotels have strong personality. Pick Monteleone for classic New Orleans atmosphere, history and event capacity; pick Saint Vincent for a stylish, smaller-scale retreat on Magazine Street.
| Category | Hotel Monteleone | Hotel Saint Vincent |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Historic, landmark French Quarter hotel with a lively public life | Stylish boutique-luxury hotel with a quieter, design-focused atmosphere |
| Location | 214 Royal Street — one block from Bourbon Street, in the French Quarter | 1507 Magazine St — Lower Garden District, steps from Magazine Street shops and restaurants |
| Size (rooms) | About 570 rooms | 75 rooms |
| Age / character | Historic, family-owned since 1886; grand, classic interiors | Contemporary boutique conversion with modern design details |
| Pools | Heated rooftop outdoor pool (guest-only) with Acqua Bella poolside bar | Outdoor pool with pool hoist and terrace; free use of nearby fitness center included |
| Restaurants & bars | Criollo Restaurant, the Carousel Bar & Lounge (revolving), Acqua Bella Poolside Bar | San Lorenzo (Mediterranean) plus 2 bars/lounges and a coffee shop |
| Spa & wellness | Spa Aria onsite (massages, facials, packages) and 24-hour rooftop fitness center | Spa services on site and complimentary access to a nearby fitness facility |
| Known for | The Carousel Bar & Lounge (rotating 25-seat bar) and French Quarter location | Magazine Street location and boutique-luxury design |
| Accessibility & family policy | Family-friendly; children welcome; wheelchair accessibility available | |
| Event/meeting capacity | Extensive meeting and ballroom space (20+ rooms, multiple ballrooms up to thousands of sq ft) | Smaller meeting capacity (2 meeting rooms listed) |
Hotel Monteleone sits at 214 Royal Street in the heart of the French Quarter, one block from Bourbon Street.
Choose Monteleone for immediate access to classic French Quarter attractions and nightlife.
Hotel Saint Vincent is on Magazine Street in the Lower Garden District, a short walk from shops and restaurants.
Choose Saint Vincent for a quieter, neighborhood-feel base with easy access to Magazine Street dining and shops.
Hotel Monteleone offers many room types across a large, historic hotel (approximately 570 rooms).
Monteleone works if you want choices and the energy of a large, historic hotel.
Hotel Saint Vincent has 75 air-conditioned rooms and suites, with premium bedding and minibars.
Saint Vincent is better if you prefer a small, design-driven hotel with personalized service.
Hotel Monteleone pairs Louisiana/Gulf Coast dining with an internationally known rotating bar.
Monteleone is the pick for an iconic New Orleans bar experience and traditional local cuisine.
Hotel Saint Vincent features Mediterranean cuisine at San Lorenzo plus two bars and a coffee shop.
Saint Vincent fits travelers who want stylish on-site dining and neighborhood dining options nearby.
Hotel Monteleone has a heated rooftop pool reserved for guests with a sun deck and poolside bar.
Monteleone’s rooftop pool is a central social spot with city and river views.
Hotel Saint Vincent offers an outdoor pool and terrace with accessibility features.
Saint Vincent provides a straightforward outdoor pool and more accessible pool facilities.
Hotel Monteleone combines Spa Aria services with a lively late-evening scene centered on the Carousel Bar.
Monteleone blends on-site spa services with dependable fitness facilities and active nightlife right outside.
Hotel Saint Vincent offers on-site spa services and a quieter evening environment on Magazine Street.
Saint Vincent suits travelers who want spa services and a calmer evening neighborhood to explore.

Hotel Monteleone — the Carousel Bar, historic family ownership and a French Quarter address.

Hotel Saint Vincent — small, design-focused property steps from Magazine Street.

Hotel Monteleone — extensive ballroom and meeting space across many event rooms.

Hotel Saint Vincent — pool hoist, multiple wheelchair-accessible features and free self-parking.
Hotel Monteleone is one block from Bourbon Street; Hotel Saint Vincent is on Magazine Street and a short ride or longer walk away.
Hotel Monteleone — it has extensive meeting and ballroom space and higher group capacity; Saint Vincent lists two meeting rooms for smaller events.
Yes. Both properties welcome guests of all ages; Hotel Monteleone has specific family-friendly policies and amenities noted for children.
Yes. Both have on-site spa services and an outdoor pool; Monteleone’s pool is a heated rooftop pool reserved for guests, while Saint Vincent lists an outdoor pool with accessibility features.
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