The Royal Sonesta New Orleans

4.5 star property

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Street view
Lobby
Courtyard
Outdoor pool, open 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
300 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA, 70130
  • Bourbon Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Canal Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Mardi Gras
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • New Orleans, LA (NEW-Lakefront)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Double Beds, Bathtub (Patio)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Hearing Accessible, Balcony (Interior, Furnished)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (RClub)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Corner (Executive Level)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Pool Patio Split Level)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Back Patio Split Level)

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub (Patio)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony ( Side Street, Furnished)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Room, 2 Double Beds, Roll-in Shower (Mobility)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds (Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (Side Street, Furnished)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Interior)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Semi-Private Balcony (Interior)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Furnished Balcony (Bourbon Balcony)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility, Interior Furnished Balcony)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Furnished Balcony (Side Street Balcony)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing, Interior Furnished Balcony)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (Interior)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Furnished Balcony (Interior)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing, Interior Furnished Balcony)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Executive Level)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Executive Level)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Executive Level, Hearing)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Executive Level, Mobility)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony (Bourbon Furnished)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 King Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Bourbon Furnished)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

New Orleans

With a stay at The Royal Sonesta New Orleans in New Orleans (French Quarter), you'll be steps from Bourbon Street and 9 minutes by foot from Jackson Square. .This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from French Market and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Bourbon Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Jackson Square - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Caesars Superdome - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • National World War II Museum - 11 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Canal at Bourbon Stop - 3 min walk
  • New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal - 11 min drive
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Famous Door - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bourbon Street Drinkery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Old Absinthe House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mambo's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Beach On Bourbon - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta New Orleans

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and bars
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans offers 483 accommodations with iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 483 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Cable programming and iPod docking stations are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a nightclub, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and shopping on site.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-out. Planning an event in New Orleans? This hotel has 20000 square feet (1858 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 11:30 AM.
Desire Oyster Bar - This bar serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Restaurant R’evolution - This restaurant specializes in Cajun/Creole cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
Le Booze - This bar serves light fare only. Happy hour is offered. Open select days.
PJ's Coffee Cafe - Onsite coffee shop. Open daily.
The Jazz Playhouse - Onsite bistro. Open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 55 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–11:30 AM: USD 16-20 per person
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Desire Oyster Bar
  • Restaurant R’evolution
  • Le Booze
  • PJ's Coffee Cafe
  • The Jazz Playhouse

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference space (20000 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Magnifying mirror

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 46.48 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Utility fee (between 28 February and 04 March): USD 35 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 29.05 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room coffee
  • Partner property access
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 16 to 20 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 55 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 46.48 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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The Royal Sonesta New Orleans Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1603 out of 2622 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 533 out of 2622 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 254 out of 2622 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 115 out of 2622 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 117 out of 2622 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yaeiahia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it real bad
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tzvetelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very happy with the hotel and we really love the food at the restaurant. Amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

larry jack viloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
1st timers must stay here! Get a balcony bourbon st room!💯
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Shilpa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kasey

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Asia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Velynthia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first time visiting New Orleans was amazing, especially when staying at the Royal Sonesta! Everything I needed was either in the hotel or in walking distance. Perfect location for exciting activities or just lounging by the poolside or in the jazz lounge! Thank you.⚜️
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The road the hotel is on is blocked off alot of the time, so when we flew in, in the evening the Uber dropped us around the corner. We walked around thinking it was just a few meters but one of the buskers pointed us down the street so we had to wheel ags dodging lots of people. Check in was bad. They didn't give us any information that we found out about a few days later. e.g the credit to use in the food facilities and we lost out on 2 days as they wouldn't do anything about it. We heard other guests talking and asked a couple of days later, but when reception did explain, they did not say the credit was not available for the last day, which we only found when we were billed. The room was ok but there were no fluffy robes or slippers as advertised and toiletries were hit and miss. We were close to or above the jazz playhouse so that was noise until around 10.00 but ok since most of the time we were out. As with most hotels the sockets were not in a great place if you wanted to use an ironing board. Location was ok but a shock to the system when you got out onto Bourbon street - very loud, loads of people walking up and down and opposite a gentlemans club. Cafe and dinner were good, Restaurant was totally over priced. We didn't use the pool area as there were no umbrellas/shade unless you were at the bar....and it was very confusing as to how to get out there. One door said don't use and looked like a fire exit but seemed the only way out. Doorstaff were wonderful.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

darryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Leesville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient hotel in the heart of the French Quarter. Walking distance to many attractions and restaurants!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Chatrudee, Anaheim

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amaya

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
literally walking distance from everything
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
G
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful experience. From the valet to check out. Now i will warn you it is noisy till 4am. Like a big ass party out side... Because it is!! Any hotel on Bourbon street will be noisy dont complain bring ear plugs. We enjoy the private balcony the room provided. 2104 Room #.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Achantis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love how appealing the presentation and customer service this hotel provides. The location is perfect for a night out on Bourbon. The rooms are clean and comfortable. Will be visiting again.!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Do not stay you'll regret it
Really horrible rooms. Smelt like major mold and vents not changed. I got an asthma attack after the first day. Big Cockroaches in my first room. I was switched without help and no a same dark room on another floor even after asking for a room with more air. The rooms were also FRIGID and the blankets really thin. The thermostats don't work. Can't sleep. Paid daily resort fee and the aren't any amenities pool is frigid. Don't even know why paying. Please see my other hotel reviews, I don't ever complain but for this one I highly suggest not to stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything I would expect from somewhere is amazing of this perfect for the city perfect for location perfect for everything
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024