Step outside the historic Hotel Monteleone into the French Quarter to discover shop after shop of fabulous antiques, jewellery, oriental rugs and art and antiquities from around the world as well as quaint New Orleans restaurants and tourist attractions. These include Jackson Square, Bourbon Street, the French Market and the Riverwalk, where you can watch the steamboats along the Mississippi River.

The rooms and suites have earthy tones and traditional furnishings – many feature majestic high ceilings and crown moulding and some offer views of the French Quarter or the mighty Mississippi River. A visit to the hotel’s Carousel bar is a must – the city’s only revolving bar, take a spin on the 25-seat, bright circus-clad Merry-Go-Round – a great spot to begin a night out on the town! Or if you need a little downtime, enjoy a relaxing massage at the spa, work out at the state-of-the-art gym or have a gentle swim in the rooftop pool with splendid views of the downtown New Orleans skyline.

Rooms are air conditioned with, WiFi, cable TV, hair dryer, ironing equipment, coffee maker and fridge.

• New Orleans Jazz Museum
• The famous Bourbon Street
• See all the sights on a walking tour
• See all the sights on a walking tour Jackson Square
• The Garden District