Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana

Hotel rating
Trip advisor rating: 4.5 Based on 5074 reviews
Swimming pool
Hotel exterior
Desire Oyster Bar Dining Room
Lobby
Deluxe Room
Swimming pool
Hotel exterior
Desire Oyster Bar Dining Room
Lobby
Deluxe Room

The hotel

Built in traditional French Quarter style, complete with gabled windows, French doors and wrought-iron balconies, the fabulous Royal Sonesta occupies a prime spot on Bourbon Street, one of New Orleans most famous locations. As well as very comfortable rooms, there’s a fantastic range of amenities, including a swimming pool and fitness room. Desire Oyster Bar with French doors leading out onto Bourbon Street is a casual bistro serving delicious local dishes. There’s also the Mystick for cocktails and live entertainment from Tuesday through to Saturday, so grab a drink and stake your place for what’s sure to be a good night out. Le Booze, also overlooking Bourbon Street, is a favourite meeting place for locals and if you’re an ice-cream fan, head to Daiquiri Delight Shop for an exotic concoction! Boasting AAA 4-diamond status, you’ll enjoy the convenience of a major hotel but with all the charm the Deep South can muster!

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Swimming Pool
  • Families
  • Babysitting service
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Laundry Service
  • Internet Access
  • Close to City Centre
  • Restaurant

Where is it

On world-famous Bourbon Street, steps away from restaurants, antique shops and jazz clubs.

Hotel information

483 rooms on 7 floors in 1 building. All with a view of the French Quarter or courtyard, air-conditioning, flatscreen TV with cable stations, telephone, radio, coffee maker, mini-bar*, safety deposit box, hairdryer, iron and board, and bathrobes. Deluxe Rooms with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping max 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Desire Oyster Bar (casual streetside bistro). The Mystick (cocktail lounge). Le Booze. Royal Café (drinks, pastries). Daiquiri Delight Shop (ice-cream parlour). Outdoor swimming pool and bar. Fitness room. Gift shop. Jewellery shop. Concierge. Babysitting service* (on request). Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Room service available*.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

Applies on certain dates and minimum 2-night stay applies when staying on a Saturday night.

*Denotes local charge.

Trip advisor rating: 4.5 Based on 5074 reviews

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Love the location of this for Bourbon Street activities in NOLA

Feb 22, 2019 janaseitzer Portland, Oregon

The history of the Royal Sonesta New Orleans is perfection for Bourbon Street and beyond! We walked most everywhere and this was perfect. Could use a bit of a makeover in some rooms and elevators but overall great. Loved the charm and proximity.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating AVOID rooms on bourbon street if you need to sleep!!!!!!

Feb 21, 2019 winnie1000 Atlanta, Georgia

So the hotel is very nice - I was here for several nights for a conference so spent a lot of time at the hotel. However, they need to tell people who are staying in rooms on bourbon street that you will not be able to sleep. I had them send up earplugs, and turned on two white noise apps (one of ipad and one on phone) and could STILL hear the… Read more
So the hotel is very nice - I was here for several nights for a conference so spent a lot of time at the hotel. However, they need to tell people who are staying in rooms on bourbon street that you will not be able to sleep. I had them send up earplugs, and turned on two white noise apps (one of ipad and one on phone) and could STILL hear the music etc. It didn't stop till 5am and everyone else who had a room on B-street had same experience. So, if you plan to sleep, you need to ask for a different room. (They did move me the next night and it was blissfully quiet and I didn't even care that it had zero natural light.) Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Smack in the middle

Feb 20, 2019 Kayeesha St Martin / St Maarten

Centrally located near great restaurants and attractions. The hotel reception is nice. Room also but for a 4 star hotel, outside windows needs to be cleaned. Maybe they're going for another look. Not too sure. Bath tub grout needs to be cleaned. Just need Clorox which most hotels need. Just a drop and it does wonders. The silicone needs to be… Read more
Centrally located near great restaurants and attractions. The hotel reception is nice. Room also but for a 4 star hotel, outside windows needs to be cleaned. Maybe they're going for another look. Not too sure. Bath tub grout needs to be cleaned. Just need Clorox which most hotels need. Just a drop and it does wonders. The silicone needs to be redone. Would've given it a 5 star if the advice was up to par. Read less
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Feb 18, 2019 dpcgyn Shreveport,La

Very noisy. Do not stay here if you want to sleep. Our room was right on Bourbon street and when we asked to be moved to a room on the other side, we were given another room right on Bourbon. We moved to the Roosevelt across canal, for less money, more room with better amenities and more quiet. The Sonesta’s rooms are small and dated. They did… Read more
Very noisy. Do not stay here if you want to sleep. Our room was right on Bourbon street and when we asked to be moved to a room on the other side, we were given another room right on Bourbon. We moved to the Roosevelt across canal, for less money, more room with better amenities and more quiet. The Sonesta’s rooms are small and dated. They did allow us to check out without penalty.But here is the worst part...their online reservation link is not secure. My credit card was stolen from their site and fraudulent charges placed. If they can’t have secure online reservations, I can assume the rest of the hotel is likewise poorly managed. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Birthday weekend

Feb 16, 2019 Queenjmac Charlotte, North Carolina

Love the location and hotel. Right in the center and easy to get wherever you need to go if you want to walk. Staff are helpful and friendly. Jazz nightly is a plus and Desire Oyster Bar food is great, I go there every trip to New Orleans. Recommend the R Club experience, worth the extra and staff are welcoming.