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Hotel Monteleone vs The Pontchartrain Hotel

Hotel Monteleone is a large, family-owned historic hotel in the French Quarter with a rooftop pool, rotating Carousel Bar, and Spa Aria — good for travelers who want to be in the middle of French Quarter nightlife and sights. The Pontchartrain Hotel is a 4-star historic boutique on St. Charles Avenue in the Lower Garden District — a better fit for travelers who prefer a quieter, characterful stay near Magazine Street and streetcar lines.

Updated · about 1.5 mi (2.4 km) apart

Twin beds and classic furnishings in a guest room at Hotel Monteleone.

Hotel Monteleone

French Quarter · Rooftop pool · Historic landmark

Best for staying in the heart of the French Quarter, with quick access to Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, and the riverfront.

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The Pontchartrain Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana

The Pontchartrain Hotel

Garden District · Boutique character · Near Magazine St.

Best for travelers who want a smaller, boutique stay on St. Charles Avenue with easy access to Magazine Street and the streetcar.

Quick Verdict: Hotel Monteleone vs The Pontchartrain Hotel

When Hotel Monteleone wins: Choose Hotel Monteleone if you want to be in the middle of French Quarter action, value an iconic on-site bar (the Carousel Bar), need a rooftop pool and a full-service spa, or require extensive meeting and event space.

When The Pontchartrain Hotel wins: Pick The Pontchartrain Hotel if you prefer a quieter Garden District address, boutique-scale rooms and character, and proximity to Magazine Street restaurants and the St. Charles streetcar.

Bottom line: Both are historic New Orleans hotels; Hotel Monteleone keeps you in tourist central with big-hotel amenities, while The Pontchartrain Hotel offers a smaller, neighborhood-minded alternative on St. Charles Avenue.

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Hotel Monteleone vs The Pontchartrain Hotel – At a Glance

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CategoryHotel MonteleoneThe Pontchartrain Hotel
Overall vibeLarge, historic French Quarter landmark with high-rise scale and classic public roomsHistoric boutique hotel with Lower Garden District character
Location214 Royal Street — one block from Bourbon Street and walking distance to Jackson Square2031 St. Charles Avenue — Lower Garden District, short walk to Magazine Street
SizeAbout 570 rooms across roughly 14–17 floors (large property)106 guestrooms (boutique scale)
Ages / policyAll-ages property; reservation holder must be at least 21 to check in; children welcomeAll-ages property (no adults-only restriction published)
Pools / waterfrontHeated rooftop pool reserved for hotel guests (open daily 6:00 AM–10:00 PM)Not published
Restaurants & barsCriollo Restaurant, Carousel Bar & Lounge (revolving bar), Acqua Bella Poolside BarSilver Whistle Cafe plus 2 restaurants / 2 bars listed in the supplier listing
Spa & fitnessSpa Aria (massages, facials, packages) and a 24-hour rooftop fitness centerNot published
Accessibility & transportWheelchair access via Bienville Street; valet parking only; close to streetcarWheelchair-accessible paths and elevator; valet parking (surcharge); near streetcar
Meeting & eventsExtensive event spaces (24,000–27,000 sq ft across numerous ballrooms and meeting rooms)Smaller-scale meeting/banquet options consistent with a boutique hotel (specific sq ft not published)
Guest rating / stars4-star, large historic property (widely rated and reviewed)

A Look Inside Hotel Monteleone

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Location: French Quarter action vs St. Charles character

Hotel Monteleone – Location

Hotel Monteleone puts you directly in the French Quarter — one block from Bourbon Street and an easy walk to Jackson Square and the riverfront.

  • Address: 214 Royal Street; steps from Bourbon Street, French Market and New Orleans attractions.
  • Walkable to many museums, restaurants and live-music venues in the Vieux Carré.
  • Streetcar and RTA connections are nearby for cross-town trips.

Stay here if you want immediate access to French Quarter sights and nightlife.

The Pontchartrain Hotel – Location

The Pontchartrain Hotel sits on St. Charles Avenue in the Lower Garden District — quieter than the Quarter and close to Magazine Street shopping and dining.

  • Address: 2031 St. Charles Avenue; short walk to Magazine Street and nearby neighborhood restaurants.
  • A different neighborhood feel from the Quarter: more residential and tree-lined.
  • Streetcar access on St. Charles makes the French Quarter reachable without a car.

Choose this hotel if you prefer a neighborhood stay with easy streetcar access to downtown.

Rooms: scale and room types

Hotel Monteleone – Rooms

Hotel Monteleone is a large property with a long list of room types and suites across many floors.

  • About 570 rooms across roughly 14–17 floors — a big-hotel inventory.
  • Room types and suites support families and groups; meeting-room inventory is extensive.
  • Complimentary high-speed WiFi; accessible rooms and services available.

Good if you want many room options and straightforward hotel services in the French Quarter.

The Pontchartrain Hotel – Rooms

The Pontchartrain Hotel is boutique in scale with roughly 106 guestrooms and a defined set of room names.

  • Room list includes Clio King, Erato Double, Calliope King Suite, Thalia Family Suite, Polyhymnia Two-Room Suite, Melpomene Two Bedroom Suite and others.
  • Rooms include conveniences like minibars, safes, desks and complimentary WiFi.
  • Accessible and accessible-adjoining rooms are noted (subject to availability).

Expect a smaller, more intimate room inventory with several named suites for families or groups.

Dining & drinks: signature bars and restaurant styles

Hotel Monteleone – Dining & drinks

Hotel Monteleone offers multiple well-known on-site venues — a full restaurant, a legendary revolving bar and a rooftop pool bar.

  • Criollo Restaurant serves Louisiana/Gulf Coast cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner (reservations suggested).
  • Carousel Bar & Lounge is a 25-seat revolving cocktail bar (open daily, live music Wed–Sun).
  • Acqua Bella Poolside Bar serves cocktails and light fare during pool hours.

Pick Monteleone for iconic drinking spots and a full-service restaurant in the French Quarter.

The Pontchartrain Hotel – Dining & drinks

The Pontchartrain Hotel lists on-site dining and drinking options suited to a boutique hotel experience.

  • Silver Whistle Cafe is one of the hotel's dining outlets offering American cuisine.
  • Supplier listing notes two restaurants and two bars/lounges plus a coffee shop/cafe.
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is available for a surcharge (hours published).

Choose The Pontchartrain Hotel for smaller-scale, neighborhood-oriented dining and bar options.

Pools & signature amenity

Hotel Monteleone – Pools & signature amenity

Hotel Monteleone's signature amenity is its heated rooftop pool and adjoining Acqua Bella bar.

  • Heated rooftop pool open daily year-round from 6:00 AM–10:00 PM; reserved for hotel guests.
  • Pool area offers sun loungers and views over the French Quarter and Mississippi River.
  • Pool is adjacent to a rooftop fitness center and serviced by Acqua Bella Poolside Bar.

If a guest-only rooftop pool matters, Monteleone delivers a reliable year-round option in the Quarter.

The Pontchartrain Hotel – Pools & signature amenity

Pontchartrain Hotel supplier listing does not publish a pool; details about an on-site pool are not provided in the supplied facts.

  • Supplier listing highlights neighborhood location and on-site dining but does not list a pool.
  • If a pool is a deciding factor, confirm directly with the Pontchartrain Hotel before booking.
  • The hotel does offer other public amenities such as restaurants, bars and complimentary use of a nearby fitness center.

Pool info for The Pontchartrain Hotel is not published in the supplied listing; check with the property for current amenities.

Wellness & nightlife: spas, fitness and evening options

Hotel Monteleone – Wellness & nightlife

Hotel Monteleone combines an on-site spa, a 24-hour rooftop fitness center and late-night bar entertainment.

  • Spa Aria offers massages, facials, body treatments and signature packages (hours and pricing published).
  • 24-hour rooftop fitness center with Technogym equipment and river/Quarter views.
  • Carousel Bar features live entertainment Wednesday through Sunday for evening atmosphere.

Monteleone works well if you want spa services plus late-night entertainment without leaving the hotel.

The Pontchartrain Hotel – Wellness & nightlife

The Pontchartrain Hotel lists nearby fitness access and on-site lounges; supplier materials do not publish an on-site spa.

  • Featured amenities include free use of a nearby fitness center and 24-hour front desk service.
  • Two bars/lounges provide evening options; live-music or nightly entertainment details are not published.
  • The supplier listing highlights neighborhood walks to restaurants and Magazine Street nightlife.

Pontchartrain is suitable for neighborhood nightlife and streetcar evenings; spa details are not published in the supplier listing.

Who Wins? Best Pick by Travel Style

Best for French Quarter access
Grand hotel lobby with check-in desk and ornate clock at Hotel Monteleone.

Hotel Monteleone

Stay at Hotel Monteleone to be steps from Bourbon Street, Jackson Square and the riverfront.

Best for boutique Garden District character
The Pontchartrain Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana

The Pontchartrain Hotel

The Pontchartrain Hotel offers a smaller, characterful stay on St. Charles Avenue near Magazine Street.

Best for an iconic bar & rooftop pool
Spacious lobby with chandeliers and seating area at Hotel Monteleone.

Hotel Monteleone

Hotel Monteleone has the Carousel Bar (revolving) and a heated rooftop pool reserved for guests.

Best for a neighborhood, quieter stay
The Pontchartrain Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana

The Pontchartrain Hotel

The Pontchartrain Hotel places you in a quieter Lower Garden District setting while keeping downtown a short ride away.

Frequently asked questions

Hotel Monteleone vs The Pontchartrain Hotel: FAQs

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Which hotel is closer to Bourbon Street?

Hotel Monteleone — it sits one block from Bourbon Street in the French Quarter.

Which hotel has a rooftop pool?

Hotel Monteleone has a heated rooftop pool reserved for guests; The Pontchartrain Hotel's supplier listing does not publish a pool.

Are either of these adults-only?

No — both properties are all-ages in their published materials; Hotel Monteleone explicitly welcomes families.

Which is better for walking to Magazine Street?

The Pontchartrain Hotel — it's a short walk to Magazine Street and neighborhood restaurants.

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