Accommodations
The Hotel Monteleone has long been a favorite haunt of distinguished Southern authors — and many of them immortalized the grand dame of the French Quarter in their works. Ernest Hemingway, Tennessee Williams, and William Faulkner always made 214 Royal Street their address while in the Crescent City. While in the Carousel Bar, Truman Capote used to boast that he was born in the Monteleone. (He wasn’t. Though his mother lived at the historic hotel during her pregnancy, she safely made it to the hospital in time for Truman’s debut.) The list doesn’t stop there; Anne Rice, Stephen Ambrose and John Grisham also joined the ranks of literary guests over the years.
It was because of the Monteleone’s distinction among the literary elite that in June of 1999, it was designated an official literary landmark by the Friends of the Library Association. (The Plaza and Algonquin in New York are the only other hotels in the United States that share this honor.)
From www.hotelmonteleone.com/history/famous-authors.cfm.
For a list of books and articles in which the Hotel Monteleone is mentioned, click here.
Hotel Monteleone Reservation Link:
https://booking.ihotelier.com/istay/istay.jsp?groupID=314474&hotelID=15217.
In order to secure the special discounted conference and to have access to booking your room, you must use the custom reservation link. Should you have any questions or special requests, or be unable to get the room type or length of stay you desire please call the Monteleone’s toll-free number 800-217-2033 or the main number 504-523-3341.
Additionally,
1. If you wish to arrive early or stay past the conference dates, you will need to call the hotel.
2. If you wish to upgrade to a suite or preferred room type, you will need to call the hotel directly.
3. If you have special requests, such as being near another attendee’s room, or a high floor vs. low floor, you will need to call the hotel directly.
4. If you need a refrigerator or a roll-a-way bed you will need to call the hotel directly.
Please also feel free to contact the Secretariat at info@acla.org if we may assist you in any way.