Since 1886, the hotel monteleone has proudly stood as one of the first landmarks you encounter in the french quarter, and still sparkles as one of the glowing symbols of the big easy. There are 573 comfortable guestrooms and suites in the hotel monteleone. It’s the perfect place to come back to and rejuvenate from a busy day or night exploring the consummate pleasures of new orleans. And what a history these guest rooms have. The hotel monteleone has long been the home to some of the city’s and the world’s most famous and colorful characters.