Hotel Monteleone or W hotel???
 

Well I got a great deal on the Monteleone in Sept for $99 weeknight and $109 weekend. But I just got an email special from the W for $99 a night. Which hotel is better? We would like a great pool, comfy and clean rooms. How is the W location? T hanks!

The rooms at the W are small! The glam ends once you pass the entrance and and bars. I assume you're talking NYC? My favorite hotel there is the Embassy Suite. Not sure about a pool but HUGE rooms, especially for the city. It's also got great breakfast and is attached to a movie theater - harbor views are nice.

I think perhaps jenna is thinking of New Orleans...

Sorry, did I meant to post on the LA boards for NO!

JennaJ, no matter where you post your message it will end up on the general US board.

Monteleone is in the heart of the French Quarter. It is older than the W but M has great charm and has always been a class operation. I don't know about the pool and the room cleanliness should be a toss-up with both good. The piano bar at M remains a favorite for locals, but call to see about renovations. Many NO hotels are being updated for competitive reasons.

The W beds are always outstanding, and I've never been in a dirty W Hotel.

I stayed at the M last month. The rooftop pool at the M is small, but still very nice with plenty of chairs. The rooms were very clean and comfortable, location was perfect, and I loved the NO charm. We walked past the W, which is not far from the Quarter, but I think your stay would have a very different feel. As a youngish person who also enjoys the trendier hotels/restaurants, I would still say go with M. :)

I think there are two W hotels in New Orleans-one in the quarter (I think it used to be the De La Poste) and one just outside the quarter.

The location of the quarter W is very good.

Byrd

Definitely, the Monteleone! The W Hotels in New Orleans are a step down from other properties in this chain.

Thanks! I will stick with Monteleon. Can't wait!