The Royal Sonesta New Orleans

4.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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)

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Interior)

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(49 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(58 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(49 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 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)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 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)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 King Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Bourbon Furnished)

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 restaurant and the pool
  • 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.

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

  • In-room 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 29.19 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness centre access
  • In-room coffee
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Wired Internet access (may be limited)

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

The Royal Sonesta New Orleans Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1879 out of 2938 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 562 out of 2938 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 267 out of 2938 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 111 out of 2938 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 119 out of 2938 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leslie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Malcom the concierge was the best thing this hotel has, he made everything x10 , not one person who interacted with him didn’t walk away smiling from ear to ear, the rooms need help, the carpet was a bit musty, and dated, definitely needs a makeover, lots of rust showing and no water pressure in the shower , but realize the hotel was built in 1969, a little spruce up and can come back to its grand glory, I would absolutely stay again because of malcom
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

MaLina

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location was good, nice court yard and front desk friendly. Bartender at bar at pool was great. Hall carpet was pretty bad and dirty, 8 dollars for a water in our room seems expensive and at the prices we paid per night should have been included. Woman with kids yelling at the pool and hotel employees out there with them but did nothing until people staying there started complaining.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard, Fort Lauderdale

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Ever though they give you a heads up their additional in hotel fees are ridiculous
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect trip. Wonderful employees.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay and highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Purvis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

a kel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room, friendly and helpful staff, great location. We wanted to be able to easily access the pool and poolside bar from our balcony and it was perfect. Will book again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice experience. Staff was very friendly and proffessioal. Very nice location you can walk almost evetywhere. The resturaunt had very good breakfast. Ibwill end by saying Bourbon Street is NOT what it used to be shocking disapointment..even if you wanted to listen to good jazz the noise and kids beating on buckets outside ruined the experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location and staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean staff wonderful respectfull very helpfull with dorctions, recommemd great places to shop & eat. Wil stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

HEIDI

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very courteous staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine Frances

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, fun pool area, outside balcony looking over the pool was very quiet at night.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Bed and pillows were great. We had a suite. Everything was really overall great. The only issues were the tv’s are not smart and you rely on their cable, which wasn’t working. So no tv. When it did come back on the options for the menu or guide wouldn’t work. The other thing was our phone in the room wasn’t working. I couldn’t call down for anything, bell hop, front desk or valet parking. For the $400 a night I expect better.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice place to.But at when first arriving parking was very confusing parking garage was very hard to find needed better signs to let you know where the go.But other than that it was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

LESLIE, Portland

Great location. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Bradley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
It was centrally located to Bourbon St, clean and safe but otherwise, very disappointing. Although Hotels.com advertises that all fees are included, the price of our room increased by $80 a night upon check in due to a $55 daily car fee as well as a $25 per night “resort fee”. Although the pictures show luxurious, updated rooms, our more expensive balcony room was tiny, uncomfortable, sparsely decorated and in bad need of an update. The bed was so old that my son and I kept rolling together in the middle. I rarely leave negative reviews but I’d avoid the Royal Sonesta in New Orleans. We ended up moving to a newer hotel about a half mile away that was the same price before the fees and extremely luxurious and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail, southlake

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
great fun and perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan, Lafayette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great time. Properly is perfectly located and convenient to all that NOLA has to offer.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025