Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana

Swimming pool
Hotel exterior
Desire Oyster Bar Dining Room
Lobby
Deluxe Room
Court yard, Royal Sonesta hotel, New Orleans
Swimming pool
Hotel exterior
Desire Oyster Bar Dining Room
Lobby
Deluxe Room
Court yard, Royal Sonesta hotel, New Orleans

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 fab 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, radio, coffee maker, mini-bar*, safe, hairdryer, iron and board, and bathrobes. Deluxe Rooms with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maimum 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.

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Jul 21, 2021 201feliciaw Kentwood, Michigan

We had a late check in due to our flight arriving in NOLA at 10 pm. Our connecting flight was delayed and we did not get into the city until after 11 pm. I booked a suite for this girls trip which was over $300 a night. We get to room that smelled like a combo of mildew and chlorine. The tub was dirty. We are moved to a different room that was… Read more
We had a late check in due to our flight arriving in NOLA at 10 pm. Our connecting flight was delayed and we did not get into the city until after 11 pm. I booked a suite for this girls trip which was over $300 a night. We get to room that smelled like a combo of mildew and chlorine. The tub was dirty. We are moved to a different room that was also dirty. At that point after a long trip, we were tired and hungry. So we went to get food and just the thought of going back to the room was horrible. So we ended up walking Bourbon street and ended up on Canal street to see if we could find another hotel. At this point is was almost 3 am. We did find a hotel. we went back and checked out. The young lady at the front desk was extremely polite and offered us yet another room but at that point, I just wanted to be in a clean hotel. This place I am sorry to say was more like a motel than a hotel. I admit that I am very picky about hotels and if I am going to pay $300+ a night for a room, that my expectations are going to be high. On the books we were in that hotel for just a few hours. Instead of the Hotel upper management doing the right thing and just not charging me, I was charged $285. I question the validity of these reviews because 2 different Lyft drivers hearing our story said that it's not a good hotel. I feel awful because my 2 friends relied on my judgement and I relied on the reviews here on this site. Read less
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Jul 9, 2021 PaolaWiltruvel Los Angeles, California

Great place to be in the middle of the action! Nightlife is great. Location is a 10/10. They don’t have service for the suits. Asked for blankets and towels serveral times and they brought less than what was asked after we had to remind them a second time. Still, service is so good! So welcoming!
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Jul 6, 2021 danamG4276TF

After a terrible experience in Mexico, we decided to make lemonade out of lemons; we immediately booked a room a Royal Sonesta and flew to New Orleans! Best decision ever. The room was as described on the website. The staff were amazing. And let’s discuss dinner at Restaurant R’evolution…amazing!! Thank you Royal Sonesta for making our… Read more
After a terrible experience in Mexico, we decided to make lemonade out of lemons; we immediately booked a room a Royal Sonesta and flew to New Orleans! Best decision ever. The room was as described on the website. The staff were amazing. And let’s discuss dinner at Restaurant R’evolution…amazing!! Thank you Royal Sonesta for making our anniversary memorable. Read less
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Jun 30, 2021 NANCY H Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

What a wonderful location!!! My husband and I got a king room with an interior balcony on the third floor( where the pool and outdoor bar is) for 3 nights. Parked at the hotel for $50/night. A little pricey but super convient and very safe. Parking in any big city is like that. Strolled out the front door to Bourbon street and had the best of… Read more
What a wonderful location!!! My husband and I got a king room with an interior balcony on the third floor( where the pool and outdoor bar is) for 3 nights. Parked at the hotel for $50/night. A little pricey but super convient and very safe. Parking in any big city is like that. Strolled out the front door to Bourbon street and had the best of the bars and clubs within steps of the hotel. Shout out to Wayne the best concierage for all the recommendations and setting up great tours for us. Will definitely stay there again. Read less
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Jun 28, 2021 LOVENOLA2244

We will only stay at the Royal Sonesta when visiting New Orleans. We have been staying at this location for over 9 years now. From our first trip as a couple to our Honeymoon and several Anniversary, Birthday and just weekend get away trips, this is our go to place! The staff have always been wonderful even through the challenging times of… Read more
We will only stay at the Royal Sonesta when visiting New Orleans. We have been staying at this location for over 9 years now. From our first trip as a couple to our Honeymoon and several Anniversary, Birthday and just weekend get away trips, this is our go to place! The staff have always been wonderful even through the challenging times of Covid. The Manager, Randall his been with the property for as long as we have been visiting and is always visible to the guest for anything they may need. When you walk out of the hotel it's a party on the outside but if you want to relax by the pool you will not even realize Bourbon Street is on the other side of the building and can just relax and soak up the sun. The location is great and almost everything is in walking distance. Read less