Hotel Royal Sonesta, New Orleans
Expert reviews
“There’s a little something for everyone at this sprawling, resort-like hotel overlooking Bourbon Street. Refined meeting rooms, elegant yet rowdy Bourbon Street-facing balcony suites, a sunny pool deck, and an ultra-fine dining restaurant are just some of the things that attract families, businesspeople, and bachelorettes alike.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in New Orleans.
“You might forget you’re right on Bourbon Street, what with all the graciousness inside. The Sonesta is large, busy, and classy, with outstanding service for the mix of tourists and business patrons. Rooms, redesigned in late 2016, are handsomely decorated in white and shimmery blue; bathrooms, on the smaller side, are white-on-white.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in New Orleans.
“Adding a touch of class to New Orleans’ tackiest thoroughfare is this grande dame of Bourbon Street, which houses a wealth of well-produced, higher-end New Orleans experiences, from fine dining to live jazz.”
What guests liked
- Boutique style
- Excellent location
- Bourbon Street
- Comfortable beds
- Excellent Wifi
- Friendly staff
All you need to know
The Royal Sonesta Hotel is located in the renowned Bourbon Street of New Orleans. The stay in the hotel can be best for the tourists as it falls in the location nearer to that of the renowned tourist attractions. The hotels uphold the value and extend the ultimate regality to the guests. The authentic hospitality and the luscious food can make your stay a memorable one.
The hotel is not just meant for the stays for the vacation. They can even be booked for the conduction of events and festivities. The outdoor pool of the hotel is a major love of the guests. The modern and artistic decoration of the hotel makes the hotel a great option to relax. This is not all, but the jazz club also serves as a major entertainment for the guests.
Some of the services extended by the hotels include a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, sofa, chairs, coffee table, desks, and other luxury items. The coffee café and balconies are also the mesmerizing and rejuvenating sites of the hotel. The hotel even houses fitness centers for the guests so that the guests can continue their fitness regime without any interruptions.
Guests can even enjoy their time being in the pool with a drink. This is a major destination for couples, particularly. You can keep your way out of the noisy world and lead a calm stay at your hotel. The extension of the hospitality for the guests is unparalleled. The ironing and laundry services are also available for the guests. St. Louis Cathedral is just 10 minutes away from the hotel.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
Sharon
28 December 2023
Great Location but important to take an inside room if you want to avoid the noise
Room was situated on the inner courtyard with na balcony which was nice
The hotel restaurant Desiree. Food was lousy.
Robert
26 December 2023
The only problem was the last night when the fire alarm went off twice. By mistake. Woke us up from a deep sleep.
Great location
Noisy outside
Claire
24 December 2023
Prime location, iconic place
Ideally located, beautiful Christmas decorations
Parking is very expensive, no real breakfast in the hotel.
Alexis
21 December 2023
Safe and comfortable lodging in the middle of the party
Central location, mostly quiet rooms. Security at night only lets in guests despite all the craziness going on outside.
There was a street drummer outside the window for a bit, that was annoying
Tania
21 December 2023
Amazing Stay in an Amazing Play
The location was just the best. New Orleans is a extremely beautiful place. Hotel is amazingly beautiful and big. Although is located in the center of the noisy Bourbon street, when you enter the rooms you hear no noise at all.
Everything was perfect. It would be nice if breakfast could be included in the booking of the room.
Jeannifer
19 December 2023
Pleasant
The location was perfect, the room was clean
Limited room amenities ( coffee, cups,no ice bucket liners, one wash cloth for 4 people and staff couldn't supply us with more)
Roy
18 December 2023
Very good
Very beautiful!
Very nice!
Jennifer
15 December 2023
Fabulous
Nice locatin if you want to stay on Bourbon street. The security in the lobby was a nice presence. The Desire restaurant was very delicious. Customer service was spectacular.
The shower water pressure was poor. The TV did not have built in streaming services you can log on to.
Skylar
12 December 2023
Beautiful property with unparalleled location, but front desk staff unpleasant.
The location (and balcony room) gave us an up close experience of the culture of Bourbon Street.
We were shocked to find a cockroach in our room! When informing the front desk, they laughed at us and asked why we didn’t just kill it… They did offer us a room change, but with no apologies. This kind of ruined our stay, and memory of the hotel. In my opinion, this is totally unacceptable for what is expected to be a high-end hotel - especially considering the price we spent on a three night stay.
Andrew
10 December 2023
Good option if you want to be in burbon st at the busy end
Location and roon
Reception staff not very friendly or helpful Very noisy but that is down to location
Janine
5 December 2023
Just didn’t feel comfortable wince we walked out the door.
Great hotel
The French Quarter is a mess.
James
2 December 2023
Good place to stay for first time visitors of the French Quarter.
Very well kept and right in the center of Bourbon Street.
Kind of loud, all night long…
Gretchen
24 November 2023
Great location on Burbon street but not a 5 star
Very convenient. Jazz bar was great. Staff very friendly breakfast great option
Needs a refresh for the money
Tyler
15 November 2023
Fabulous
The room was really quiet, considering it's on Bourbon Street. Make sure you get a room poolside unless you like the noise of New Orleans nightlife. The hotel is within walking distance to restaurants and attractions.
We were there five days, and at least three of those days, we had to call to get our room cleaned.
Rosemary
8 November 2023
Very good
Loved the location & the staff was super friendly. The Royal Sonesta was gorgeous.
I didn't like what we were on the 2nd floor next to a banquet room and you could hear noise. I didn't like that there was no fan in the bathroom and that the bathroom door didn't lock.
Christie
7 November 2023
Pleasant
The staff was friendly. Malcolm was exceptional. The hotel was very clean and the location on bourbon Street was convenient.
The location on bourbon Street could be loud at night.
Deirdre
31 October 2023
I enjoyed my time at the Sonesta. Walking distance to wverywhere. The staff was friendly and very helpful.
Its location and friendly staff.
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Ashley
30 October 2023
Have always wanted to stay at this hotel.
Location
The view outside our window wasn’t great-
Maxine
30 October 2023
Elegant, great location,lovely place.
I was at a conference. It was a nice set up. Elegant, clean great location. Many nice people on staff. Excellent location for walking places in the French Quarter
The upgrade suite was located fourth on the corner of Bourbon Street. When I checked in I requested a quiet room. The desk clerk didn’t seem to listen. In the room I called and requested a change due to the noise level. I was offered the same room one floor up or a handicapped room above the pool / nose level again. I said I would let them know after dinner. When I returned it was louder and requested the change. The one in charge had left early with no word to help. The woman on the phone offered for me to downstairs and ask. I did and a man named Armani was super kind and helpful. He found me a room interior courtyard with a balcony. Like an angel since my daughter is a light sleeper and I tend to be an insomniac once woken from noise. It was a great room and turned out wonderfully. Bonus street nose from Bourbon street.Thanks to Armani. One night after dinner we listened to music in the Jazz Playhouse downstairs. Lots of fun.
Ricardo
28 October 2023
Enjoyable week.
Walking distance to everything we wanted to do was great.
Service was good.
Robin
26 October 2023
Very good
Beautiful hotel
There was no regular coffee pods for the Keurig and we were only given 1 washcloth every day. Towels were not soft
Rondall
22 October 2023
Amazing
It’s in the perfect location for me
It’s a little pricey
Angel
19 October 2023
Great to move around as a tourist.
Location in the middle of the French Quarter. Excellent location.
Justin
18 October 2023
An incredible experience in New Orleans made so comfortable staying at the Royal Sonesta
We were concerned about possible noise being on Bourbon Street, but our room was perfectly sound proofed and very comfortable. It was great having Desire Restaurant right there and well as the Jazz Club.
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Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Nightclub/DJ (additional charge)
- - Evening entertainment (additional charge)
- - Fitness
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance (additional charge)
- - Live sport events (broadcast)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor pool (seasonal)
- - Outdoor furniture
- - Picnic area
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Vending machine (drinks)
- - Vending machine (snacks)
- - Shared lounge/TV area
Cleaning services
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Accessible parking
Pool and wellness
- - Heated pool
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
Caitlyn
30 December 2023
Conveniently located to the sights and sounds of the French Quarter if you’re looking to be part of the action.