The Royal Sonesta New Orleans

4.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Lobby
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar
Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Street view

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $185
$156 nightly
$185 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2

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300 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA, 70130
  • Place, Bourbon Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Jackson Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(69 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(128 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(56 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

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

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Executive Level)

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Executive Level)

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(66 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (RClub)

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed (Back Patio Split Level)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 528 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed (Pool Patio Split Level)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 408 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Corner (Executive Level)

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

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

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

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

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Roll-In Shower)

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Bourbon Furnished)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony (Bourbon Furnished)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Interior)

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

Executive Room, 2 Double Beds, Roll-in Shower (Mobility)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Bathtub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds, Bathtub (Patio)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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

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About the neighborhood

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 miles
  • Royal Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mardi Gras - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Jackson Square - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • French Market - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

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
  • ‪Old Absinthe House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Beach on Bourbon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Beignet, Bourbon Street - ‬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 transportation

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

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 crib
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar in shower (48 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 7 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1969
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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

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

Royal Sonesta
Royal Sonesta Hotel
Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans
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New Orleans Royal Sonesta
New Orleans Sonesta Hotel
Sonesta Hotel New Orleans
Sonesta New Orleans
Royal Sonesta New Orleans Hotel
Royal Sonesta New Orleans
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans Hotel
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The Royal Sonesta New Orleans Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2223 out of 3390 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 613 out of 3390 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 313 out of 3390 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 112 out of 3390 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 129 out of 3390 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay ,great location would come back again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carrie Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and awesome hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel in an amazing location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Summer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very safe, nice pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great comfortable room and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Greatt location, nice room, restaurants and bar
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

CHERIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous amenities and caring staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bridgette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazingly friendly and helpful staff throughout our stay!! Clean, safe, and within walking distance of almost everything you’d want to be able to see!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place the people were so nice and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

DELANEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The grounds were beautiful. We enjoyed breakfast at Desire each morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marisa Yvet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, very clean and courteous staff. Felt safe and really loved the views all around.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

cortney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service nice vibe nice location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charonda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and room, extremely comfortable, very clean, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Dina

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes, the hotel lobby is beautiful, bed in the room was very comfortable. Staff nice and friendly!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was great!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room and staff were great. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and we felt very secure there during Mardi Gras! Will definitely recommend The Royal Sonesta New Orleans!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and helpful. We had a great time at Desire for dinner and drinks. The entertainment was great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, love this hotel. Perfect place to get the whole New Orleans vibe
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026