With spring in our step and summer just around the corner, here at Hotel Monteleone we have so much to look forward to! From sunbathing and swimming to Carousel Bar cocktails and crooning, now is the perfect time to travel on down to New Orleans.Save the Date: Criollo Opening Late May 23, 2012! Criollo Restaurant and Lounge is opening in just a few weeks and we cannot wait to share the experience with you! Executive Chef Randolph Buck and Chef de Cuisine Joseph Maynard have created a menu using the freshest local ingredients inspired by flavor from around the globe. Criollo Restaurant & Lounge will make its debut in the New Orleans restaurant scene on May 23, offering a fresh, fine dining experience you are sure to love.
Events
All Jazzed Up for Jazz Fest & Jazzy Jams – April 24-May 6
One of New Orleans’ most beloved festivals, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, kicked off this past weekend and continues for another week. Here at the Hotel Monteleone, we’ve been throwing our own musical escapade called Jazzy Jams in the Carousel Bar and Lounge, which makes for the perfect post-party musical treat.Saints & Sinners – May 18-20
We are thrilled to be the host hotel of the Saints and Sinners Literary Festival this spring. The festival’s mission is to bring GLBT writers at all stages of their careers together with editors, publishers, and readers to learn, network, foster a sense of community, and recharge their creative spirits. Click here for the full schedule of events.NOWFE – May 22-26
Eat, drink and be merry at the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience! This year, our own Criollo Restaurant & Lounge chefs Randolph Buck and Joseph Maynard will be cooking with other world renowned chefs here at the Hotel Monteleone during the Royal Street Stroll. So, stop by for a bite or two!Festigals Weekend Getaway – June 22-24
Are you in need of a weekend away with your best girlfriends? FestiGals is just that! Join us as we host a weekend festival dedicated to celebrating women, fashion, food, friendship and fun! Book your girls getaway today!
Sultry Summer Packages
Summer in New Orleans means great food, music, and long sultry, romantic nights. Sure, it’s hot, but that’s what cool cocktails and long dips in the pool are for. If we haven’t convinced you yet, we know you won’t be able to resist rates as low as $119 weekends (plus tax and based on availability). Start planning your summer getaway today! We promise you won’t be disappointed. Looking to enhance your next stay with us? Explore our packages and make your trip even more entertaining.Spa Aria
Relax, rejuvenate and treat your body this spring at Spa Aria, located right here in the hotel. They not only specialize in pampering, but also carry top of the line, must-have skincare products to make you feel your most beautiful. Their most recent, Jurlique, is available now.
A Big Monteleone Welcome to Richard Vitale – Director of Restaurant & Bar
We are thrilled to welcome Richard Vitale to the Hotel Monteleone Management Team. He has previously worked at restaurants all over the country including those located in Chicago, Tampa, Phoenix, and Birmingham.His knowledge and skills in the hospitality field will benefit the success of our new restaurant and lounge, Criollo, and our Carousel Bar & Lounge. Start date April 23.
Sip & Swim all summer long
There is no better way to escape the summer heat than relaxing poolside and enjoying one (or all) of our summer cocktails at our rooftop bar, Acqua Bella!