The Royal Sonesta New Orleans

4.5 star property

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

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

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

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(68 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Executive Level)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Executive Level)

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (RClub)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Back Patio Split Level)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 49 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, Balcony, Corner (Executive Level)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

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

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 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, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing, Interior Furnished Balcony)

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

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

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds (Roll-In Shower)

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Bourbon Furnished)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony (Bourbon Furnished)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 King Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Interior)

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

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 Queen Beds, Balcony ( Side Street, Furnished)

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, Bathtub (Patio)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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 - 0.1 km
  • Royal Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Saenger Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Jackson Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • French Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 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

  • ‪Bourbon Street Drinkery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mambo’s - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Beach on Bourbon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Old Absinthe House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Olde Nola Cookery - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta New Orleans

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

This New Orleans hotel provides 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. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. 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.

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)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

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
  • Stereo

Family friendly

  • In-room 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 05 February and 09 February): USD 45 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 29.19 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room coffee
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Wired internet access (may be limited)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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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Sonesta New Orleans
Royal Sonesta New Orleans Hotel
Royal Sonesta New Orleans
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The Royal Sonesta New Orleans Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2096 out of 3196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 580 out of 3196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 286 out of 3196 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 106 out of 3196 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 128 out of 3196 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a room with a large balcony on Bourbon St. It is a bit noisy until about about 3 AM, but the heavy duty room curtains actually helped to block some of the noise and lights out. The bed was very comfortable. The room was very clean. There was a slight mix up with our reservation when we checked in. Otherwise, our stay was very nice. We had a few friends come over and sit out on the balcony and people watch. The jazz club downstairs was playing great music. Very fun!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room with double french doors to balcony overlooking pool. Quiet due to internal location as recommemded by Ken at the front desk when we upgraded.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Agrippa

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice play to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

debora

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chengtian

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd, Quinlan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Requested early check in and room was ready upon arrival. Went to burlesque in Jazz playhouse which was excellent, ate X-Mas dinner at Restaurant R'volution. Everything was spot on, and room with interior balcony was perfect. Best place to stay in the Quarter.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Keith, Harvey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Purchased stay via Expedia and it said on receipt that all fees and taxes were included in purchase yet had $50 in taxes applied at checkout
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was excellent ❤️💙
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was perfectly located in the heart of Bourbon Street area, easy walking distance to everything (we valeted our car upon arrival & never moved it until leaving). The rooms are modest, but nice for a renovated building of this era. The lobby, coffee shop and bar are fabulous. The staff were great. The Christmas decor was amazing. I'd happily recommend the Royal Sonesta!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not completely up to my expectations. Beautiful hotel! Didn’t service my room as I would have liked. Service more like a 3 star hotel. I’ve stayed at nicer properties in New Orleans for much less.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was nothing special. The closet closed on you every time you tried to get clothes. Was told the hotel was out of coffee. Spent premium price on a mediocre stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Umesh

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Debra

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Front desk never answered phone, room not cleaned until I asked at front desk at 4:30pm. They ran out of K-cups for room, hvac system was inconsistent. Hotel looks a bit tired.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Joy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a good place to stay. Even though Bourbon street was right outside it was quiet in our room. Very convenient to walk right outside of the door and shop, eat or party. Only thing we didn’t like was the promises of a free gift for our stay and a few other small promises that they did not actually give us.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle King

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location great room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Penelope

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great view of Bourbon St. on our balcony. Excellent staff including Caleb the doorman who is a true professional of the likes of which few hotels still retain these days. I will be glad to come back and have the same room and balcony.
Main hallway during Christmas season. Very proper hotel  and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025