Hotel Monteleone Named Best Large Hotel by AAA Southern Traveler
New Orleans - July 3, 2013 - Out of all the exceptional hotels in the South, AAA Southern Traveler readers have continued to select Hotel Monteleone as their Best Large Hotel in the South for the second consecutive year in the 2013 Best of the South poll.
Hotel Monteleone, located at the gateway to the French Quarter, is known worldwide for its superior service and continues to be the preferred hotel choice among guests. At the hotel, opulence and history blend together to create an authentic, enjoyable New Orleans experience.
“Best is a powerful adjective, but it is our standard of service here at Hotel Monteleone. Our mission is to provide every guest with exceptional service and a memorable experience during their stay in our incredible city,” said Ronald Pincus, vice-president and chief operating officer of Hotel Monteleone. “We are humbled to be recognized as the clear favorite for Southern Traveler readers.”
This prestigious readers' choice award is the latest among several recognitions for the hotel, including awards from Fodor's, Zagat, Successful Meetings, and many others, such as Expedia Insider's Select, which chose Hotel Monteleone as one of the world's top one percent of hotels.
To find out more information about the AAA Best of the South poll, visit AAA.com/Traveler. A complete list of the 2013 Best of the South winners will be published in the AAA Southern Traveler July/August 2013 issue.
For more information on the award winning amenities offered at Hotel Monteleone and to make reservations, please visit www.hotelmonteleone.com.
Since 1886, the Hotel Monteleone, www.hotelmonteleone.com, has proudly stood as one of the first landmarks in the famous French Quarter. The hotel is the Quarter's largest full-service hotel, featuring 600 comfortable, luxurious guestrooms and suites. Hotel Monteleone is within walking-distance of some of New Orleans most famous attractions and is conveniently located 11 miles from the Louis Armstrong International Airport. Hotel Monteleone is a member of the Preferred Hotels® & Resorts, a consecutive AAA Four Diamond award-winner, and has won the J.D. Power and Associates Upscale Hotel Award for “An Outstanding Guest Experience.” The Hotel Monteleone celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2011.
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