Hotel Monteleone

The romance of NOLA's bygone eras prevails in the historic Hotel Montelone's white marble lobby, where the chimes of a 1909 hand-carved mahogany grandfather clock have kept time for a litany of prestigious guests. The Beaux Arts-inspired building's gold-tinged rooms offer a touch of Southern hospitality with antique furniture, gilded mirrors, and ornamental moldings. Literary aficionados and cocktail lovers will feel at home ordering a Sazerac at the revolving Carousel Bar—a 25-seat den that has hosted the likes of Ernest Hemingway and Truman Capote. Five generations of upscale, unpretentious hospitality shine through on every level.