The Royal Sonesta New Orleans

4 stars
300 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, United States
New Orleans, LA
+1 504 586 0300
8.2
Very good
based on 2635 reviews
2,635 reviews
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1 room, 2 guests
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Double room
$187
Queen room
$215
Deluxe room
$241
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Overview

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Bourbon Street 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a nightclub are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a 24-hour fitness center, and a poolside bar. The Royal Sonesta New Orleans offers 483 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. This New Orleans hotel provides 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.

Latest deals for The Royal Sonesta New Orleans

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Standard Room
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$258
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1 queen bed
$275
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$278
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$337
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King room
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$263
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$273
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$380
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$384
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Double room
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$187
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2 double beds
$230
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2 double beds
$247
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2 double beds
$258
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Queen room
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$215
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$238
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$248
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$260
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Executive room
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$512
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$530
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1 king bed
$665
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2 double beds
$688
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Deluxe room
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$241
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$243
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$246
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$250
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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including VAT but not including other taxes and fees.

Amenities at The Royal Sonesta New Orleans

  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Coffee shop
  • Valet parking
  • Business centre

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled access
  • Roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • Accessible by lift
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Accessible parking
  • No smoking
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by lift

General

  • Family rooms
  • Seating area
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • City view
  • Pool view
  • Storage available

Services and conveniences

  • Conference rooms
  • ATM on-site
  • Business centre
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Dining

  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Coffee shop

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
  • TV

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Beach chairs
  • Balcony
  • Picnic area
  • Garden

Bedroom

  • Feather pillow
  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Sofa bed
  • Wardrobe or closet

Things to do

  • Bicycle hire
  • Casino
  • Evening entertainment
  • Shopping
  • Night club

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Valet parking
  • Private parking

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Laundry

  • Ironing service
  • Iron and ironing board

Health and safety

  • First-aid kit
  • 24-hour security

Family friendly

  • Cribs available
  • Kids meals

Pool

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Reviews of The Royal Sonesta New Orleans

8.2
Very good
2635 verified ratings
Wonderful
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Very good
411
Good
302
Okay
162
Fair
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Mediocre
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Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the hotel's prime location, which is close to attractions and lively areas. Many mentioned the friendly and helpful staff, contributing to a positive experience. However, there were significant concerns regarding service, particularly with communication and check-in processes. Cleanliness was also highlighted as an issue in some reviews, detracting from the overall experience.
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2.0
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Jerri, Nov 2024
Location was the only thing good Staff was rude except the door man & Malcom was very nice. We paid $40 on reservation extra for a high floor and they put us on the 3rd and charged $50! Per night extr...
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2.0
Poor
Jason, Feb 2022
China, the current manager, was absolutely the rudest manager at a hotel that I gave ever encountered. I couldn’t reach the valet the bring my car around for a flight that I needed to make. I asked fo...
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10
Wonderful
RODERICK, Jun 2021
Pros (+) I liked everything. The cleanliness, the service, the location, the beds, the updated bathrooms etc.
Cons (-) I was fully satisfied
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2021
Pros (+) Everything available was excellent
Cons (-) Covid-specialized massages would have been nice, like some other nice hotels I stay at currently
4.5
Mediocre
Erin, Jul 2020
Pros (+) The lobby area was nice and the bellman were very helpful and friendly.
Cons (-) The room was lacking basic items like bath towels, coffee cups. We were “upgraded” to a suite which had a queen spring with a twin mattress with the springs sticking out so we were unable to use this ...
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9.7
Wonderful
Bill, Jun 2020
Pros (+) We have been using the Sonesta for many years. Location, Location, Location and an excellent hotel. Relaxing. Great Pool scene, THE BEST street scene. NOLA's best.
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2019
Pros (+) Everything but mostly location
Cons (-) N/A
10
Wonderful
John, Feb 2019
Pros (+) Confortable accomodations
9.4
Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2017
Pros (+) Very nice hotel. Prices reflect hotels location. Service was excellent. Please note that during our stay that there was construction, both road and building, being done right in front of the hotel. Th...
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9.4
Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2017
Pros (+) Staff. Comfort. Location. Jazz lounge.
Cons (-) Pricing is very high during Mardi Gras weeks. Jazz lounge closed at 10pm

Location

300 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

What's nearby

  • Historic New Orleans Collection271 m
  • Saenger Theatre0.4 km
  • Place St. Charles0.5 km
  • Bourbon Street0.5 km
  • Jackson Square0.5 km
  • New Orleans Mint1.2 km
  • French Market1.3 km
  • Frenchmen Street1.3 km
  • Caesars Superdome1.3 km
  • Robert E. Lee Monument1.4 km
  • New Orleans Morial Convention Center1.6 km
  • Royal Street2 km

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 16:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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FAQs when booking at The Royal Sonesta New Orleans

  • What sets the Royal Sonesta New Orleans apart from other hotels in the area?

    The Royal Sonesta New Orleans sits right on Bourbon Street, which has been an important lifeline of the area since the 18th century and oozes with history and (allegedly) ghosts of the past. The historic ambiance of the quarter allows you to imagine how life may have been a few centuries back and the themed hotel rooms create a special atmosphere to support that feeling.

  • What do I have to pay for parking at the Royal Sonesta New Orleans?

    The Royal Sonesta New Orleans boasts its own parking garage which is wedged between 700 Conti and Bienville Streets. Valet parking is the only option you have and costs approximately $43 per night for standard-sized vehicles. If you opt to park your car at the safe hotel parking lot, bear in mind that the valet services may take up to 20m to park or fetch your car upon request.

  • Which special events happen at the Royal Sonesta New Orleans?

    The Jazz Playhouse is the hotel’s proud entertainment establishment which gives you jazz music of the finest, combined with New Orleans inspired cocktails. The extensive and ever-changing event schedule of the club features jazz professionals who sway you into the right mood for your stay. Burlesque evenings reinstate the lascivious yet tasteful dance and music culture, which are always good for a show.

  • Apart from the hotel restaurant, which culinary amenities can I enjoy at the Royal Sonesta New Orleans?

    An interactive culinary event takes place daily at the Desire Oyster Bar, where oyster enthusiasts get to enjoy freshly prepared delicacies. The restaurant features a "raw bar", which means all fish and seafood is uncooked before you can watch the excellent chefs prepare it from scratch for you to enjoy. The contemporary bar lures in with modern black and white interior for a chic ambiance while Chefs Jeff Mattia and Quinlin Williams ensure the palate experience is topnotch.

  • Is out-of-the-hours check-in or check-out possible at the Royal Sonesta New Orleans?

    The hotel seeks to accommodate your wishes as often as possible. Based on their room availability, an early check-in or late check-out are therefore generally possible and should be arranged with the hotel concierge beforehand.

  • Does the Royal Sonesta New Orleans offer packages for couples?

    Love is literally in the air with the Love Is In The Air Package that the Royal Sonesta New Orleans offers for couples. A fantastic accommodation is only part of the deal, and the party only really gets started with VIP reservation for The Jazz Playhouse and a welcome bottle of champagne to set off your time together. With daily gourmet breakfast and evening hors d’oeuvres, your culinary needs are also met. If you are honeymooners who have come to enjoy the romantic mood of the city, the honeymoon suite will certainly be to your taste.

  • What is the best room at the Royal Sonesta New Orleans?

    To get the full French Quarter feeling, the Bourbon Balcony Rooms promise to be a special treat. French doors swing open onto your own balcony that overlooks the signature street the hotel lies on. The newly renovated and furnished rooms, combined with the hotel’s historical remains, allow you an authentic glimpse into the quarter’s history. (Prices checked 03/06/19).

  • Where is The Royal Sonesta New Orleans located?

    The Royal Sonesta New Orleans is located at 300 Bourbon Street in French Quarter, 0.4 km from the centre of New Orleans. Historic New Orleans Collection is the closest landmark to The Royal Sonesta New Orleans.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Royal Sonesta New Orleans?

    Check-in time is 16:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at The Royal Sonesta New Orleans.

  • Does The Royal Sonesta New Orleans offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Royal Sonesta New Orleans offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is The Royal Sonesta New Orleans from the airport?

    The Royal Sonesta New Orleans is 18.5 km from New Orleans Louis Armstrong. The Royal Sonesta New Orleans is 108.3 km from Gulfport Biloxi Regional.

  • Does The Royal Sonesta New Orleans have a pool?

    Yes, The Royal Sonesta New Orleans has a pool on-site.

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Distance to airport

7.8
0.4 km
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18.5 km

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