The Royal Sonesta New Orleans

4.5 star property

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Experience the charm of this European-style hotel, featuring a grand balcony with ornate railings and a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Enjoy al fresco dining in a charming outdoor setting with covered tables and comfortable seating, surrounded by lush greenery and a brick floor.
Enjoy a casual dining experience with a variety of food and drink options at this welcoming bar.
Relax in the inviting lobby, surrounded by comfortable seating and elegant lighting fixtures.
Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lush greenery and lounge chairs.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
300 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA, 70130
  • Bourbon Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Jackson Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Caesars Superdome
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)
    ‪23 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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Pool Patio Split Level)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Back Patio Split Level)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(57 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(117 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(57 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Executive Level)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Executive Level)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 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 this property

The Royal Sonesta New Orleans

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and bars/lounges
2 restaurants, an outdoor pool and a nightclub are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include 2 bars/lounges, a 24-hour fitness centre and a poolside bar.
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. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Royal Sonesta New Orleans's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Bourbon Street. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 restaurants and 2 bars.
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop, a poolside bar and 2 bars/lounges
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, luggage storage and limo or town car service
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the pool and the quiet guestrooms
  • Steps from Bourbon Street and 9 minutes on foot from Jackson Square
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. 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 centre, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this hotel measures 20000 square feet (1858 square metres) 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 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 specialises in Cajun/Creole cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open selected days.
Le Booze – This bar only serves light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open selected days.
PJ's Coffee Cafe – On-site coffee shop. Open daily.
The Jazz Playhouse – On-site bistro. Open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site 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

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Grab bar in shower (122 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 7 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1969
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • 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

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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Utility fee (between 13 February and 17 February): USD 45 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 29.05 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Fitness centre 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Children aged 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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1838 out of 2894 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 558 out of 2894 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 267 out of 2894 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 111 out of 2894 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 120 out of 2894 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This is where the party gets started.

This location is in the heart of the party. If you want to see Bourbon street at its finest and ugliest, this is the spot to be. The faculty are extremely friendly in the hotel. The hotel itself is very clean. The power plugs next to the bed were very loose, and they need to be updated -- our chargers would just fall out of them. Therefore, we had to use the plugs on the walls. They offer a breakfast option. Honestly, if it wasn't for a couple giving us 100 dollars in free coupons (whoever you were, you are a Godsend), it wouldn't have been worth it. The prices are steep, and the food is not up to New Orleans quality in my opinion. I would have done without this option if i were to do it again. This location, though, is the best you can get. We were 6 minutes away from our food tour. We basically walked everywhere, which saved us on a rental car. I would definitely stay here again without the breakfast option.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort

Not the quality I expected

We were in town around Easter. The air conditioning unit had a noise problem. It would make a noise every 10-20 seconds which at night was like water torture you would wait for the next knock. Maintenance came up after 2 complaints and said that was normal and then said he fixed it. That lasted about 5 hours. We just endured it for next 5 nights. The balcony isn’t actually a patio but an outside walkway where people could walk through your “patio” at all hours. Only bright side of that is it deafened the noise of Bourbon street at night being in the interior courtyard near the pool. The staff were good for the most part especially Caleb the doorman.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at Royal Sonesta! Staff was extremely friendly from the moment we stepped out of our taxi and was greeted by Caleb! We had interior balcony room and heard no sound from Bourbon St! Pool area was enjoyed by my children. While we traveled with our kids, and didn’t love Bourbon St (didn’t feel unsafe just not our scene) we were able to skirt around the hotel and were able to avoid it which was easy to do! We did however LOVE the Cafe Beignet and music legends park right across the street!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bartender at the pool was not that friendly but otherwise the pool was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

randy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Royal Sonesta is a really nice hotel. It is right on Bourbon Street so you just need to step out the front door to all the action. It also has a nice pool that we enjoyed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were very pleased with our stay. Soft towels, friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We were not able to get the room type we booked and were given an inferior room. They claimed we’d get a discount which was not provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful Staff and fresh and clean accommodations
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about the property and surrounding area. I didnt know I would here blasting music til 4am every night. Our room vibrated at times.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

DeAundra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property needs immediate updating/ renovations with a deep thorough cleaning. Carpet was wet with gum sickness and stains. Toilet set was dirty. Furniture torn. Bed mattress declined across the width of the head board which mad sleeping extremely uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Will stay there on my next tip to New Orleans.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy, DECATUR

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Roderick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pool to old and no non port items on breakfast menu
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daejuana jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025