The Royal Sonesta New Orleans

4.5 star property

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Street view
Lobby
View from room
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar
Outdoor pool, open 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Parking available

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300 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA, 70130
  • Bourbon Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Jackson Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Caesars Superdome
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Double Beds, Bathtub (Patio)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Hearing Accessible, Balcony (Interior, Furnished)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (RClub)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Corner (Executive Level)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Pool Patio Split Level)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Back Patio Split Level)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub (Patio)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(57 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony ( Side Street, Furnished)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Room, 2 Double Beds, Roll-in Shower (Mobility)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds (Roll-In Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (Side Street, Furnished)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Interior)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Semi-Private Balcony (Interior)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(117 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Furnished Balcony (Bourbon Balcony)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(57 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility, Interior Furnished Balcony)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Furnished Balcony (Side Street Balcony)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing, Interior Furnished Balcony)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (Interior)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Furnished Balcony (Interior)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing, Interior Furnished Balcony)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Executive Level)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Executive Level)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Executive Level, Hearing)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Executive Level, Mobility)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony (Bourbon Furnished)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 King Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Bourbon Furnished)

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

New Orleans

With a stay at The Royal Sonesta New Orleans in New Orleans (French Quarter), you'll be steps from Bourbon Street and 9 minutes by foot from Jackson Square. .This luxury hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from French Market and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Bourbon Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Jackson Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Caesars Superdome - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • National World War II Museum - 3 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Canal at Bourbon Stop - 3 min walk
  • New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal - 11 min drive
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Famous Door - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bourbon Street Drinkery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Old Absinthe House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mambo’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Beach On Bourbon - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta New Orleans

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and bars
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans offers 483 accommodations with iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 483 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Cable programming and iPod docking stations are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a nightclub, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and shopping on site.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-out. Planning an event in New Orleans? This hotel has 20000 square feet (1858 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 11:30 AM.
Desire Oyster Bar - This bar serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Restaurant R’evolution - This restaurant specializes in Cajun/Creole cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
Le Booze - This bar serves light fare only. Happy hour is offered. Open select days.
PJ's Coffee Cafe - Onsite coffee shop. Open daily.
The Jazz Playhouse - Onsite bistro. Open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Valet parking on site (USD 55 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 16 to 20 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Desire Oyster Bar
  • Le Booze
  • PJ's Coffee Cafe
  • Restaurant R’evolution
  • The Jazz Playhouse

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 20,000 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in shower (122 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 7 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1969
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 46.48 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Utility fee (between 13 February and 17 February): USD 45 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 29.05 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room coffee
  • Partner property access
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 16 to 20 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 55 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 46.48 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Royal Sonesta Hotel
Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans
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New Orleans Royal Sonesta
New Orleans Sonesta Hotel
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Royal Sonesta New Orleans Hotel
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The Royal Sonesta New Orleans Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1857 out of 2916 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 563 out of 2916 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 267 out of 2916 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 111 out of 2916 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 118 out of 2916 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding staff, property, convenience, views and experience!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanley Bruce, Rockport

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia Joan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Upon entering the hotel your greeted by the friendliest doorman,and then the Gorgeous fountain,and flowers. Great bartender (Jessie) and lovely pool with great flowers,charming surroundings !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located. Great nightlife and entertainment I recommend R'evolution One of the best dinners of my life (I suggest wearing a jacket, the air conditioning was a bit strong) New Orleans great for Bridal showers
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about it
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very welcoming and hotel was well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen Krueger

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and walk ability
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

april

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful comfortable hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

lizandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
I would never stay at The Sonesta Hotel again! My experience there was annoying the iron I used to iron my pants stained my pants. Why would they placed an old burned iron in a closet from guest to used. Also I had trouble with the A/C it wasn’t cooling off the room I called them to fix it they did. My husband and I go out for dinner come back room is hot and humid A/C stop working they came back and fix it. Next problem housekeeping didn’t clean my room. When I returned back to the hotel from leaving at 10am for breakfast came by at 4:15pm I had to go make a complaint to management! I don’t recommend anyone to booked this hotel!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

fantasha

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Door man was very knowledgeable. He was able to Help get Me anything.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is perfectly located in the heart of the French Quarters for easy access to great restaurants, entertainment, tours, and shopping. The staff was excellent, from the doorman (Caleb) to the bellmen (Malcolm and Jacob) and front desk (Bishop and Chantelle)! Some spots could use a bit of an upgrade - e.g., the showers - but I still recommend this Bourbon Street gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tylar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked a Bourbon St King, as we have been to Nola numerous times, but had never stayed right in Bourbon. I cant recommend it more - with some earplugs in, sleep wasnt a problem. The Jazz Playhouse is the arguably the best little place to watch jazz in the city. Desire oyster bar offered great drinks and chargrilled oysters (go see Kiki at the bar!), and Restaurant R'Evolution was the icing on the cake - excellent fine dining experience ...really, you could come to New Orleans and spend the entire trip at the hotel, and still have an excellent time. The bed was also very comfy. I'd highly recommend this place, and I would be hard-pressed to stay anywhere else again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin, Fortville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not bad for the money
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Zulema V

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was staying on the third floor. Since I don't have acess to the other floors because of the key only allowed me there. (WHICH IS FINE, I ONLY SAY THIS BECAUSE I COULDN'T COMPARE TO THE OTHER FLOORS). The third floor always smelled like food. Wether it was breakfast, lunch or dinner!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025