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.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

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Aug 11, 2020 kellermomof3 Fort Worth, Texas

We stayed Aug 6-9 and had a great time! They are using all the resources at staying safe during this time. Must wear a mask in the lobby, elevator, and walking to room. This is my first time staying at the Royal Sonesta. We were celebrating my daughters 21st Birthday with a few of her friends. We had a courtyard view balcony. The pool was so much… Read more
We stayed Aug 6-9 and had a great time! They are using all the resources at staying safe during this time. Must wear a mask in the lobby, elevator, and walking to room. This is my first time staying at the Royal Sonesta. We were celebrating my daughters 21st Birthday with a few of her friends. We had a courtyard view balcony. The pool was so much fun! We made friends from Okc and North Carolina. Bars are not open so we bought alcohol from Rouses on Royal and made drinks in our room while hanging out on our balcony. We all slept great, beds very comfortable. Had lunch at Desire, waiter and food was good. I would definitely stay here again! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Pool has brown ring, desk does not answer phone. Location is all they have.

Aug 10, 2020 perhapstomorrow Chicago, Illinois

1. Check out the brown scum ring around the pool. 2. Requested a view at check in. The hotel is empty, but they gave us one of the few rooms with a WALL right outside the window. Yes, we booked directly with the hotel, not with a third party discounter. 3. Day and night the hotel desk does not pick up the phone. Because there is no… Read more
1. Check out the brown scum ring around the pool. 2. Requested a view at check in. The hotel is empty, but they gave us one of the few rooms with a WALL right outside the window. Yes, we booked directly with the hotel, not with a third party discounter. 3. Day and night the hotel desk does not pick up the phone. Because there is no housekeeping service you must request towels, TP, etc. However, the phone is answered perhaps 1 out of 20 times that you call. Our whole group encountered this. 4. Location as noted by others is wonderful. This is the best feature of this hotel. Rooms are smallish. Bathroom so small you can turn on the sink and the shower from the toilet. Read less
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Aug 8, 2020 leetV2768PH Memphis, Tennessee

Royal Sonesta Poolside bar is price gouging alcoholic beverages upwards of 18 dollars a drink. In general prices are very high all over Bourbon St. The hotel is absolutely fantastic. Service is very good.
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Jul 24, 2020 CJAYNFAMILY Youngsville, Louisiana

Been staying at the Sonesta for the last eight years hotel is super nice and friendly was excited pool was open during this time with everything going on. Didn’t see any old faces hopefully they all return. It’s nice when everyone knows you by name hopefully new faces are the same.
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Jul 18, 2020 607melp DeFuniak Springs, Florida

Overall good place . Booked a room online and had no troubles getting in . They have valet parking. If your looking to visit Bourbon Street this would be a recommendation . It’s within walking distance of all the stores and restaurants on Bourbon.