New Orleans University of New Orleans Hotels

"This is the only place anyone needs to stay while in NOLA. The Ritz may be nicer by some estimation but it's too modern and more expensive. The Monteleone is warm and traditional. Frank Sinatra loved it. And if it's good enough for him, it's good enough for me. "

"This outstanding hotel checked all the boxes. Our entire experience was simply excellent. From the welcoming valet (Fahren) who made an extra trip to my car to retrieve my charger, to James the bellhop who knows just what to say to calm travel nerves, to Navaja at the front desk who took care of our every need. I know I have butchered their names but I couldn’t ignore their outstanding performances. This hotel is a great hotel not just because of the architecture and history but the staff makes ALL the difference!!! The pool was beautiful and welcoming. The WiFi was fast and reliable. The building is old so there are plumbing issues but that’s not the fault of the hotel. Our room was surprisingly quiet for the French Quarter especially when you factor in the close proximity to Burbon street. If you’re wondering if you should choose this hotel don’t hesitate and book it!!!"

"Budget friendly hotel in a great location. Rooms are a little worn but clean "

"Breakfast was good. Staff were friendly. Concierge was helpful when we had need of something. Rooms are spacious but a little worn down (black stains on the corner of the shower, pink stains on the bathroom walls). Bed sheets had some stains on them and our room wasn't cleaned on a cleaning day. Location was just outside of the hustle and bustle of Bourbon St but close enough to walk everywhere. "

"The room "

"We have stayed at fhe FMI for decades because I love the location, courtyard and general ambiance. This stay was inconvenient because of the location of the room which, if I am honest, I never was able to find on my own. The bathroom was very small and the shower doors were or a bizarre type that caused the room to be flooded before we could get to the shower head and readjust it to spray the wall only. The courtyard, while beautiful as always would have benefited by outdoor heaters as would the pool. All that said it is a beautiful property if you like historic and slightly spooky. "

"The service was great and wonderful "

"We stayed in the sea view villa. The bedding was very dirty. There were orange spots all over the sheets and blankets. When I informed the front office, they said housekeeping would come fix it. Housekeeping showed up a day later with new sheets that just as bad as the first ones. There was someone’s left over food in the fridge. "

"The concierge, Roxie McCovins is top shelf, very helpful and attentive to all our questions. She really does go above and beyond! Be ready for parking if you drive in, it is an extra $50+ a day to park in the hotel parking structure which to me seemed like they are milking the guests. No help from hotel just park and pay. Ok first to park in the hotel parking structure should be part of the hotel stay cost and not extra and second the parking payment should be included in the bill and not make you stand out in the parking lot downloading a QR code and paying the fee every day of the stay. No option we could find to pay all days at once just day by day so you have to remember to do that every day or they will boot your vehicle. A place as nice as the Westin should have a system that is better than this! The staff and rooms were all very good and what you would expect from them. The location is excellent and the shopping and view are great. Expedia might mention the parking thing above as when you are booking whatever you’re thinking is the cost if driving in it is $50+ more than the booking fee says. They also charge a post tax fee of $30 a day. So the final hotel bill is going to be around $100 a day more than the Expedia booking daily cost is. So overall very good place to stay but the management does nickel-and-dime you and seems like the exception is most will fly in so the drive in people are not enough to bother with. "