
Hotel Monteleone
Best for staying inside the French Quarter, historic character, and the Carousel Bar experience.
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Hotel Monteleone is a family-owned, historic French Quarter hotel with the city's only revolving bar and a heated rooftop pool — good for travelers who want to stay inside the Quarter and value atmosphere. The Westin New Orleans is an upscale riverfront hotel with modern rooms, meeting space and river views — a fit for travelers who want Canal Street/riverfront access and contemporary brand comforts without staying on Bourbon Street.
Updated · about 0.3 km apart

Best for staying inside the French Quarter, historic character, and the Carousel Bar experience.

Best for river views, larger modern rooms, and attendees who need big meeting and conference facilities.
When Hotel Monteleone wins: pick Monteleone if you want to be inside the French Quarter, enjoy a historic property with character (including the Carousel Bar & Lounge) and a guest-only heated rooftop pool and rooftop fitness center.
When The Westin New Orleans wins: choose The Westin if you prefer a contemporary, upscale riverfront hotel with extensive conference space, stable brand standards, and rooms that prioritize river or city views.
Bottom line: both put the Quarter within easy reach — Monteleone for history, nightlife and a rooftop pool experience; The Westin for modern riverfront comfort and convention-friendly facilities.
| Category | Hotel Monteleone | The Westin New Orleans |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Historic, character-filled French Quarter hotel with classic public spaces. | Contemporary upscale hotel emphasizing riverfront views and business amenities. |
| Location | 214 Royal Street — inside the French Quarter, one block from Bourbon Street and walking distance to Jackson Square. | 100 Iberville Street — riverfront/Canal Street edge, a short walk to the French Quarter and Canal Place. |
| Size / rooms | Roughly 570 rooms across ~14–17 floors (historic high-rise). | 462 air-conditioned rooms (supplier listing). |
| History / ownership | Family-owned since 1886; a long-running French Quarter landmark. | Part of a major branded (Westin) upscale hotel portfolio. |
| Pools | Heated rooftop pool reserved for hotel guests (open daily year-round). | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Criollo Restaurant (Louisiana/Gulf Coast), Carousel Bar & Lounge (rotating bar), Acqua Bella Poolside Bar. | Bistro at the Bend (on-site restaurant) and 24-hour room service; cooked-to-order breakfast available (surcharge). |
| Spa & wellness | Spa Aria with massages, facials and signature 'Full Monte' package; 24-hour rooftop fitness center. | Not published |
| Known for | The only rotating Carousel Bar in New Orleans and a heated rooftop pool with Quarter/river views. | Riverfront location, large meeting and ballroom space, and proximity to Canal Street/riverwalk. |
| Meeting & event space | Over ~24,000–27,000 sq ft across many ballrooms and meeting rooms (historic ballrooms like Iberville and Queen Anne). | 25918 sq ft of conference space with 13 meeting rooms and a ballroom (supplier listing). |
| Accessibility & family policy | Family-friendly; children welcome (children 17 and under free using existing bedding); wheelchair-accessible path of travel. | Children 13 and under stay free using existing bedding; wheelchair-accessible facilities; standard Westin adult-minimum at check-in is 21 (supplier listing). |
Hotel Monteleone sits at 214 Royal Street in the heart of the French Quarter — one block from Bourbon Street.
Choose Monteleone to be immersed in the French Quarter’s streets and nightlife.
The Westin New Orleans sits on the Canal/riverfront edge, close to Canal Place and a short walk to Bourbon Street.
Choose The Westin for riverfront proximity and an easy walk to the Quarter without being in its busiest blocks.
Monteleone’s rooms reflect a historic hotel with classic details and a single listed room type (Superior Room, Tower).
Pick Monteleone if you value atmosphere and staying inside a landmark property.
The Westin offers 462 air-conditioned rooms with options that include city and river views.
Pick The Westin for more standardized, modern room choices and explicit river-view options.
Hotel Monteleone emphasizes local cuisine and landmark bars.
Monteleone is the pick for iconic bars and Creole/Cajun-influenced dining steps from Royal Street.
The Westin provides a single on-site restaurant and 24-hour room service with cooked-to-order breakfast available for a surcharge.
The Westin suits travelers who want predictable on-site dining plus easy access to Canal Street restaurants.
Hotel Monteleone’s heated rooftop pool is a guest-only feature with a poolside bar and Quarter/river views.
If an accessible rooftop pool matters, Monteleone has a clear edge.
The Westin emphasizes riverfront positioning and city/river views from many rooms and public areas.
Choose The Westin for consistent riverfront vantage points; confirm pool details with the hotel if a pool is essential.
Monteleone mixes a full-service spa and rooftop fitness with in-hotel live music at the Carousel Bar.
Monteleone covers both relaxation (spa) and on-site evening music in a historic setting.
The Westin provides a 24-hour business center, concierge-led activities and a 24-hour fitness facility.
The Westin is stronger for fitness, meetings and business travel; nightlife will be nearby rather than centered in-house.

Hotel Monteleone — the Carousel Bar & Lounge and historic French Quarter location are unique draws.

The Westin New Orleans — riverfront siting and many river-view room options put the water on display.

Hotel Monteleone — guest-only heated rooftop pool with Acqua Bella poolside bar.

The Westin New Orleans — roughly 25,918 sq ft of conference space and 13 meeting rooms.
Hotel Monteleone — it’s inside the French Quarter on Royal Street, about one block from Bourbon Street; The Westin is a short walk away from the Quarter but sits on the Canal/riverfront edge.
The supplier listing for The Westin does not publish on-site pool details. Hotel Monteleone explicitly lists a heated rooftop pool reserved for guests.
The Westin — it lists roughly 25,918 sq ft of conference space with 13 meeting rooms and a ballroom, making it a strong choice for events; Monteleone also has sizable historic ballrooms but leans more toward boutique and historic event settings.
Yes. Hotel Monteleone welcomes children of all ages (children 17 and under stay free using existing bedding). The Westin’s supplier notes that children 13 and younger stay free when occupying the parent/guardian’s room using existing bedding.
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