
Hotel Monteleone
Best for visitors who want to stay in the walkable heart of the French Quarter with a rooftop pool and the city’s only revolving bar.
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Hotel Monteleone is a landmark, family-owned French Quarter hotel with a rooftop pool, historic Carousel Bar, Spa Aria and direct access to Bourbon Street. Le Pavillon, New Orleans, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is a historic, ornate downtown property one or two blocks off Canal Street for travelers who want classic downtown character outside the Quarter.
Updated · about 0.8 km apart

Best for visitors who want to stay in the walkable heart of the French Quarter with a rooftop pool and the city’s only revolving bar.

Best for travelers who want an ornate, centrally located downtown hotel with sizeable meeting and ballroom space near Canal Street.
When Hotel Monteleone wins: choose Monteleone if you want to be inside the French Quarter within easy walking distance of Bourbon Street, Jackson Square and the river, and if a guest-only rooftop pool, Spa Aria and the Carousel Bar matter to you.
When Le Pavillon wins: pick Le Pavillon if your priority is downtown proximity to Canal Street, larger conference/meeting capacity and a classic, formal hotel building outside the immediate Bourbon Street bustle.
Bottom line: both are historic, upscale options; Monteleone is the better pick for classic French Quarter atmosphere, pool access and signature nightlife, while Le Pavillon suits business groups and guests preferring an ornate downtown base.
| Category | Hotel Monteleone | Le Pavillon, New Orleans, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Lively, historic French Quarter landmark with a mix of tourists and families | Ornate, classic downtown hotel with formal public spaces |
| Location | 214 Royal Street — one block from Bourbon Street, in the French Quarter | 833 Poydras St — downtown, a short walk to Canal Street and Lafayette Square |
| Size (rooms) | Approximately 570 rooms | 226 guestrooms |
| Age / character | Longstanding family-owned hotel (in same family since 1886); historic high-rise | |
| Pools | Heated rooftop pool reserved for guests (open daily) | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Criollo Restaurant, Carousel Bar & Lounge (revolving), Acqua Bella Poolside Bar | On-site restaurant and bar/lounge; room service during limited hours |
| Spa & fitness | Spa Aria (treatments, signature packages) and a 24-hour rooftop fitness center | Not published |
| Meetings & events | Over 24,000 sq ft of meeting space, multiple ballrooms and event rooms | About 9,100 sq ft of conference space across 7 meeting rooms and a ballroom |
| Accessibility & family policy | Family-friendly; reservation holder typically must be 21 to check in; wheelchair accessible path | Allows children; standard check-in policies and wheelchair-accessible features noted |
| Airport | Nearest: Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) — about 11.5–15.5 miles away | |
Hotel Monteleone sits at 214 Royal Street, one block from Bourbon Street and steps from Jackson Square and the river.
Choose Monteleone for maximal French Quarter immersion and sightseeing on foot.
Le Pavillon is centrally located on Poydras Street, a short walk to Canal Street, Lafayette Square and downtown attractions.
Choose Le Pavillon for downtown proximity and easier access to convention or business venues.
Monteleone offers around 570 rooms across a historic high-rise with at least a Superior Room, Tower category listed.
Monteleone is larger and offers a range of room options in a historic high-rise setting.
Le Pavillon has 226 guestrooms with several standard and ‘Pure (R) Wellness’ room options.
Le Pavillon provides a compact, varied room set including accessible and wellness-focused options.
Hotel Monteleone’s dining centers on Criollo Restaurant, the Carousel Bar & Lounge and the Acqua Bella Poolside Bar.
Monteleone has multiple signature venues and a unique revolving bar experience.
Le Pavillon offers an on-site restaurant and a bar/lounge, with buffet breakfasts available for a surcharge.
Le Pavillon covers basic dining needs on-site and places you near a wider downtown restaurant scene.
Hotel Monteleone features a heated rooftop pool reserved for hotel guests and a poolside bar.
Monteleone is the clear choice if an on-site guest-only pool with views matters.
Le Pavillon’s supplier listing highlights meeting and event spaces (ballroom and 7 meeting rooms) as a core asset.
Le Pavillon is stronger for meetings and events; pool details are not published.
Monteleone offers Spa Aria, a range of spa treatments and a 24-hour rooftop fitness center.
If spa services and immediate evening energy are priorities, Monteleone suits both.
Le Pavillon lists a 24-hour fitness center and accessible public areas; spa services are not published in the supplier listing.
Le Pavillon provides standard fitness amenities and downtown access; on-site spa details are not published.

Hotel Monteleone is one block from Bourbon Street and within easy walking distance of Jackson Square and riverfront attractions.

Le Pavillon offers roughly 9,100 sq ft of conference space with 7 meeting rooms and a ballroom, suited for mid-size events.

Hotel Monteleone is home to the Carousel Bar & Lounge — New Orleans’ only revolving bar.

Le Pavillon puts you a short walk from Canal Street and downtown attractions while avoiding the Bourbon Street core.
Hotel Monteleone — it sits in the French Quarter one block from Bourbon Street and within easy walking distance of Jackson Square, the French Market and the river.
Le Pavillon — its supplier listing shows about 9,100 sq ft of conference space across 7 meeting rooms and event facilities suited to business meetings.
Hotel Monteleone has a heated rooftop pool and Spa Aria; Le Pavillon’s supplier listing does not publish on-site pool or spa details.
Yes — both properties allow children; Hotel Monteleone explicitly welcomes families and allows children 17 and under to stay free using existing bedding; Le Pavillon’s listing notes children stay free up to 17 when sharing rooms.
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