Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana

Virgin rating

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

  • 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.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Perfect location, comfortable accommodations and great staff.

May 17, 2024 jsarakos Port Jefferson Station, New York

A truly beautiful hotel and everyone on staff did their best to make our trip to New Orleans very memorable. We took advantage of the location on Bourbon Street, the dining options, the Jazz Playhouse, the patio and the services of Wayne, the concierge.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Reunion of College Roommates

May 17, 2024 gnistsum1

Had the best time with 6 of my dear friends/college roommates. Spent 3 night/4 days at this Wonderful Hotel with the perfect location, right on Bourbon Street. Can’t say enough about the terrific staff. Each and every staff person were friendly and so helpful. The hotel concierge, Wayne, saved us money and helped us find the best tours and… Read more
Had the best time with 6 of my dear friends/college roommates. Spent 3 night/4 days at this Wonderful Hotel with the perfect location, right on Bourbon Street. Can’t say enough about the terrific staff. Each and every staff person were friendly and so helpful. The hotel concierge, Wayne, saved us money and helped us find the best tours and shuttle services to and from everywhere. Restaurants INSIDE the hotel were so handy and served DELICIOUS local cuisine. You don’t have to go far to enjoy great Jazz music either as they have a Jazz club in the hotel as well. Our Well Appointed Super Clean rooms had comfy beds and great balconies. I highly recommend this hotel!! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Best valet in the city!

May 17, 2024 etwag Thibodaux, Louisiana

Joe the Valet guy is the absolute best around! Very efficient and happy — He does his job well and with a smile! We enjoyed our interactions with him each day ! 😁 Hotel is great in the middle of all of the action but also quiet enough to sleep well!!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Be careful, misrepresented room!

May 12, 2024 Jason380 Washington DC, District of Columbia

I called the hotel directly to make sure I was booking the room I was expecting, a room with a balcony over Bourbon Street. I booked online while on the phone with a representative who verbally confirmed my expectations. When I arrived, I was given a 'corner balcony' room that was not on Bourbon Street, not on a corner, and had a view of only… Read more
I called the hotel directly to make sure I was booking the room I was expecting, a room with a balcony over Bourbon Street. I booked online while on the phone with a representative who verbally confirmed my expectations. When I arrived, I was given a 'corner balcony' room that was not on Bourbon Street, not on a corner, and had a view of only rooftops. In short, I paid a premium for a room that was not the room I was told I booked. I asked for price consideration and never heard back from the manager. I also did not get the daily drink and breakfast vouchers when I arrived and had to remind them twice to get them. I will not return. Read less
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May 11, 2024 ED G

We spent 6 nights at the Royal Sonesta last week. We originally chose the hotel because it was touted as a luxury hotel and yet right on Bourbon Street. The hotel was decent but not luxurious. The Good: Nice lobby, very friendly staff (except one surly pool bartender), central location, and good food. The Bad: When we first arrived to our… Read more
We spent 6 nights at the Royal Sonesta last week. We originally chose the hotel because it was touted as a luxury hotel and yet right on Bourbon Street. The hotel was decent but not luxurious. The Good: Nice lobby, very friendly staff (except one surly pool bartender), central location, and good food. The Bad: When we first arrived to our room and took our shoes off, the carpet was soaking wet as if it had just been shampooed. There weren't enough towels or pillows and the pillows were very flat. We had two queen beds and one was soft with a big dip in the middle while the other was a bit hard and lumpy. Even with the thermostat as low as it would go, the room was sometimes too warm at night and we were sweaty. The food was good but over priced and we even managed to spend $50 on water and chips at the coffee shop. The room was cleaned the first full day of our trip but after two days of housekeeping not cleaning the room, we put in a request for the room to be cleaned while we were out; several hours later, we came back to a dirty room again and had to hunt down a maid. The Royal Sonesta has the potential to be a great hotel especially because of the kind staff, but it really missed the mark as a "luxurious" hotel in the oversight of guest comfort and in maintaining any sort of standards. Bottom line: We'll be swtaying at a different hotel next time. Read less