The Royal Sonesta New Orleans

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near Bourbon Street

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
300 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA, 70130
  • Bourbon Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Canal Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Mardi Gras
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • New Orleans, LA (NEW-Lakefront)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Double Beds, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub (Patio)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 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)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Pool Patio Split Level)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Back Patio Split Level)

  • 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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 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, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

  • 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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Interior)

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Executive Level)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Executive Level)

  • 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)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 King Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Bourbon Furnished)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

New Orleans

French Quarter stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this French Quarter hotel, you'll find Bourbon Street and Jackson Square. Also, French Market is within half a mile (1 km) and Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Bourbon Street - 1 min walk
  • Jackson Square - 9 min walk
  • Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 20 min walk
  • Caesars Superdome - 4 min drive
  • National World War II Museum - 11 min drive

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

4.5-star luxury hotel near Bourbon Street
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this hotel measures 20000 square feet (1858 square meters) and includes conference space. A nightclub, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury The Royal Sonesta New Orleans. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4.5-star New Orleans hotel is smoke free.

  • 483 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 20000 sq ft of conference space
  • 1858 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1969
  • Nightclub
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Car service
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–11:30 AM: USD 16-20 per person
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille signage
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 30
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • 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: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 46.48 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Utility fee (between 28 February and 04 March): USD 35 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, Eurocard, and cash. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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The Royal Sonesta New Orleans Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1584 out of 2603 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 534 out of 2603 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 253 out of 2603 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 111 out of 2603 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 121 out of 2603 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, HARTSDALE

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely friendly. You have to keep in mind the Hotel is in the middle of all the action on Bourbon St. For us,we really enjoyed everything. All the adjoining restuarants and bars were top notch. We have nothing to complain about. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

joe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the heart of bourbon street . Beautiful room with a balcony. Perfect for people watching during the crazy nights.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time in NOLA- great, friendly service. Beignets every day just across from hotel. Breakfast at the hotel was delicious everyday. Everything within walking distance- only used a cab to/from airport. Room was quiet at night even though we overlooked Broadway. Love the courtyard! Great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
police had parking blocked and yelled at me about coming thru barricade to park. very rude they should have known that we needed to park. a window sign to flash like in a car pool line could be sent to patrons when this occurs
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Cassie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Whitney

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We just returned from our girls trip to see Taylor Swift. I knew this weekend would be a busy one and came fully prepared to be patient and prepared for lines and minor inconveniences. However, I was disappointed that the hotel never received our request for early check in, still charged us 60 dollars, and then called to tell us the room was ready but didn’t bother to leave a message. The next morning at 7 AM (as the mother of two young children I could not wait to sleep in) security was pounding on our door and the front desk was calling us to ask who we were and how we got into the room. This was scary for two females traveling alone. 20 mins later, I received a message from the hotel noting that we had missed our check in the day prior and asking if we were still planning to visit. Also, our room was not serviced for FOUR days. We ran out of clean towels, makeup wipes, shampoo, conditioner, and had full trash bins. After repeatedly asking for service, someone knocked on the door at 4:00 PM on Saturday when we were getting ready for dinner. I think what was most disappointing was that after respectfully voicing our concerns, there was no effort made on staff’s part to remedy any of this or really acknowledge how problematic it was. The hotel was lovely, the interior rooms are so quiet, the beds are comfortable but I would’ve appreciated better customer service.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassondra

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristin

Travelled with group
Great staff. Great location. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Nasim

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Make sure your room is not facing the street. The area is too loud
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
10/10
Beautiful, clean, smelled great, several restaurants inside, excellent service. This is where we’ll stay in NOLA from now on.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisa Escudero

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful from start to finish. Shout out to Caleb for being so helpful with recommendations for transportation. With all the street closures, it would’ve been impossible to get out of the FQ without him
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the historical property and lobby area. The rooms could use updating, point up/maintenance. Restaurants abound. Staff is extremely nice. Room service would be an added plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The service was appalling. No one answered the phone, the concierge desk, etc. they fell through with promises of “concierge” ex: I needed a toothbrush. Three times I had to walk downstairs to the desks because the phones were being unanswered, just to talk down and see the staff and concierge chatting with each other, just ignoring calls from the room. There was a man named Armani that was very kind and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, good stay overall
Hotel is beautiful. Staff friendly. Room was not ready until two hours past check in time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice!

4/10 Poor

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
They charged 1,000 a night for the weekend we were staying here and our door battery died on the first night so we couldn’t get into the room at 1 am. They weren’t bringing us new towels for the shower. And for that much money the hotel rooms are not even that nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024