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
Babysitting service
Families
Bar
Evening Entertainment
Fitness Centre/Gym
Internet Access
Laundry Service
Restaurant
Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Swimming Pool
Close to City Centre
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.
Based on 5972 reviews
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Incredible place and location
Apr 23, 2024TerryM641Fresno, California
The Hotel is in the heart of Bourbon Street. It has everything you want, centrally located, walking distance to anywhere in The French Quarter including Jackson Square, nice room, we had a balcony facing the pool that cannot be beat, pool is a nice relaxing area, safe, nice comfortable room, old school charm, had a evening at the jazz club in the…
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The Hotel is in the heart of Bourbon Street. It has everything you want, centrally located, walking distance to anywhere in The French Quarter including Jackson Square, nice room, we had a balcony facing the pool that cannot be beat, pool is a nice relaxing area, safe, nice comfortable room, old school charm, had a evening at the jazz club in the lobby area, and the staff is incredible. Thank you Royal Sonesta for an incredible stay.
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Location and service cannot be beat!
Apr 21, 2024Rich GAmstelveen, The Netherlands
Perfect location in the heart of the French Quarter. Every member of the staff was willing and more than capable of offering assistance and advice beyond simply pushing the hotel's offerings. The Bourbon Street balcony put you right in the middle of the action while feeling perfectly safe.
Anniversary weekend
Apr 21, 2024Lindsey S
Great experience from the moment we arrived. Beautiful hotel and the staff was so nice, especially Joe from valet. He went above and beyond to make our arrival and departure an amazing experience. Thank you so much Joe! It was our wedding Anniversary and he even gave us a nice personalized card he left in our car for us. Will definitely be coming…
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Great experience from the moment we arrived. Beautiful hotel and the staff was so nice, especially Joe from valet. He went above and beyond to make our arrival and departure an amazing experience. Thank you so much Joe! It was our wedding Anniversary and he even gave us a nice personalized card he left in our car for us. Will definitely be coming back for our weekend getaways! :)
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Wonderful. Quiet rooms.
Apr 18, 2024Wander25526271649
Valet and and Bell man were awesome.... so friendly and conversational. Definitely would stay here again. Great location. Beautiful lobby. Great jazz in the restaurant. We didn't eat there . We'll have to try it next time. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Just get a regular room don't pay extra for an upgrade
Apr 17, 2024EPeacockCleveland, Ohio
Went to NOLA to celebrate my husband's 50th birthday. Splurged and got right on Bourbon Street. Upgraded to a Bourbon Street balcony room. Got to our room and it was not facing Bourbon Street but facing the bottom of a stairwell where cleaning supplies for the pool are stored. I went to the front desk and the clerk was very kind and apologetic but…
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Went to NOLA to celebrate my husband's 50th birthday. Splurged and got right on Bourbon Street. Upgraded to a Bourbon Street balcony room. Got to our room and it was not facing Bourbon Street but facing the bottom of a stairwell where cleaning supplies for the pool are stored. I went to the front desk and the clerk was very kind and apologetic but unable to change the room as they were sold out. Okay, fine it's not going to ruin our trip. However, I got my bill and was charged the premium rate. I have called several times to have the charges changed but have been unable to get a return phone call from the "accounting department".
The room was average, nothing special. $600 a night gets you the prime location of a hotel located on Bourbon Street.
The hotel staff is nice, my beef is with accounting which is something out of their control.
The 2 hotel bars are great for a night cap.
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