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 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, 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

  • Excellent (3177)
  • Very good (1439)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great location and fabulous hotel

Dec 4, 2019 candice s Lakeland, Florida

We stayed in a room with a balcony on Bourbon Street. What a great experience. Yes there was noise but we didn't care bc you were part of the city. The hotel was magnificent and so well kept. We can't wait to return.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great hotel in NOLA

Dec 2, 2019 danyH7784FT

Great lobby, best location, friendly service, and a nice quiet king room on the Conti Street side, even though it was Bayou Classic Weekend. Convenient PJ's coffee in the lobby. Cafe Beignet across the street, also around the corner. Separate note about the Jazz club. It is no cover, so many of the patrons are not from the hotel. They pack them… Read more
Great lobby, best location, friendly service, and a nice quiet king room on the Conti Street side, even though it was Bayou Classic Weekend. Convenient PJ's coffee in the lobby. Cafe Beignet across the street, also around the corner. Separate note about the Jazz club. It is no cover, so many of the patrons are not from the hotel. They pack them in. When we arrived, we were seated at a table with a blocked view. We asked to sit in a spot with a view and the hostess said no. 2 minutes later another couple was seated in the exact spot we asked for. We decided to leave right then. That was fine, because there's so many other places for music. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great Hotel, Inconsiderate Patrons

Dec 2, 2019 CAtraveler2k

The hotel is very nice in all the ways other reviews mention. If you get a room on Bourbon Street, be prepared for amplified music every night until 3am. On the other side of the hotel, on the courtyard side, there is no street noise but the sound proofing is inadequate to shield the noise of slamming doors, and patrons laughing, talking, and… Read more
The hotel is very nice in all the ways other reviews mention. If you get a room on Bourbon Street, be prepared for amplified music every night until 3am. On the other side of the hotel, on the courtyard side, there is no street noise but the sound proofing is inadequate to shield the noise of slamming doors, and patrons laughing, talking, and yelling in the hallways every night also until 3am and later. You can also hear loud people next door and above. It's a shame that inconsiderate people ruin a stay at such a nice hotel. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great stay in NOLA!

Dec 1, 2019 Cindykincaid201 Charlotte, North Carolina

We had reservations at another hotel in the French Quarter for a balcony room. When we arrived they informed us that they could honor the reservation for a balcony room. So we started calling around and found a balcony room available at the Royal Sonesta a few blocks away on Bourbon Street. We were a little put off by the location right on… Read more
We had reservations at another hotel in the French Quarter for a balcony room. When we arrived they informed us that they could honor the reservation for a balcony room. So we started calling around and found a balcony room available at the Royal Sonesta a few blocks away on Bourbon Street. We were a little put off by the location right on Bourbon Street, but it ended up being a wonderful place to stay. The lobby is beautiful, the staff is very accommodating, and the pool is a gorgeous retreat from the rogue decadence that occurs on Bourbon Street. We would definitely stay here again. Read less
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Dec 1, 2019 pperales72 Muscatine, Iowa

Great hotel with the best location! Great service! Friendly staff! Clean rooms! I highly recommend getting a room with a balcony. People watching was one of our favorite pastimes on Bourbon Street. Receive a more authentic experience with this choice.