The Royal Sonesta New Orleans

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near Bourbon Street

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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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, Bathtub (Patio)

  • 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)

  • 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 (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 (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 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
  • 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

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • 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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Magnifying mirror

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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. 1603 out of 2621 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 533 out of 2621 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 254 out of 2621 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 114 out of 2621 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 117 out of 2621 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

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Asia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Velynthia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first time visiting New Orleans was amazing, especially when staying at the Royal Sonesta! Everything I needed was either in the hotel or in walking distance. Perfect location for exciting activities or just lounging by the poolside or in the jazz lounge! Thank you.⚜️
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The road the hotel is on is blocked off alot of the time, so when we flew in, in the evening the Uber dropped us around the corner. We walked around thinking it was just a few meters but one of the buskers pointed us down the street so we had to wheel ags dodging lots of people. Check in was bad. They didn't give us any information that we found out about a few days later. e.g the credit to use in the food facilities and we lost out on 2 days as they wouldn't do anything about it. We heard other guests talking and asked a couple of days later, but when reception did explain, they did not say the credit was not available for the last day, which we only found when we were billed. The room was ok but there were no fluffy robes or slippers as advertised and toiletries were hit and miss. We were close to or above the jazz playhouse so that was noise until around 10.00 but ok since most of the time we were out. As with most hotels the sockets were not in a great place if you wanted to use an ironing board. Location was ok but a shock to the system when you got out onto Bourbon street - very loud, loads of people walking up and down and opposite a gentlemans club. Cafe and dinner were good, Restaurant was totally over priced. We didn't use the pool area as there were no umbrellas/shade unless you were at the bar....and it was very confusing as to how to get out there. One door said don't use and looked like a fire exit but seemed the only way out. Doorstaff were wonderful.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

8/10 Good

darryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Leesville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient hotel in the heart of the French Quarter. Walking distance to many attractions and restaurants!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Chatrudee, Anaheim

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amaya

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
literally walking distance from everything
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful experience. From the valet to check out. Now i will warn you it is noisy till 4am. Like a big ass party out side... Because it is!! Any hotel on Bourbon street will be noisy dont complain bring ear plugs. We enjoy the private balcony the room provided. 2104 Room #.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Achantis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love how appealing the presentation and customer service this hotel provides. The location is perfect for a night out on Bourbon. The rooms are clean and comfortable. Will be visiting again.!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Do not stay you'll regret it
Really horrible rooms. Smelt like major mold and vents not changed. I got an asthma attack after the first day. Big Cockroaches in my first room. I was switched without help and no a same dark room on another floor even after asking for a room with more air. The rooms were also FRIGID and the blankets really thin. The thermostats don't work. Can't sleep. Paid daily resort fee and the aren't any amenities pool is frigid. Don't even know why paying. Please see my other hotel reviews, I don't ever complain but for this one I highly suggest not to stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything I would expect from somewhere is amazing of this perfect for the city perfect for location perfect for everything
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay. A little too pricey.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Paul, Stratham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful! Room was amazing and pool side. Reception staff were so nice. Bar staff could be nicer by the pool but minor. Pool was beautiful. Loved the hotel and would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Camdenton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding hotel in a great location. Staff is always friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024