Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana

Star rating

Swimming pool
Hotel exterior
Desire Oyster Bar Dining Room
Lobby
Deluxe Room
Court yard, Royal Sonesta hotel, New Orleans
Swimming pool
Hotel exterior
Desire Oyster Bar Dining Room
Lobby
Deluxe Room
Court yard, Royal Sonesta hotel, New Orleans

The hotel

Built in traditional French Quarter style, complete with gabled windows, French doors and wrought-iron balconies, the fabulous Royal Sonesta occupies a prime spot on Bourbon Street, one of New Orleans most famous locations. As well as very comfortable rooms, there’s a fab swimming pool and fitness room. Desire Oyster Bar with French doors leading out onto Bourbon Street is a casual bistro serving delicious local dishes. There’s also the Mystick for cocktails and live entertainment from Tuesday through to Saturday, so grab a drink and stake your place for what’s sure to be a good night out. Le Booze, also overlooking Bourbon Street, is a favourite meeting place for locals and if you’re an ice-cream fan, head to Daiquiri Delight Shop for an exotic concoction! Boasting AAA 4-diamond status, you’ll enjoy the convenience of a major hotel but with all the charm the Deep South can muster!

Amenities

  • Babysitting service
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

On world-famous Bourbon Street, steps away from restaurants, antique shops and jazz clubs.

Hotel information

483 rooms on 7 floors in 1 building. All with a view of the French Quarter or courtyard, air-conditioning, flatscreen TV with cable stations, radio, coffee maker, mini-bar*, safe, hairdryer, iron and board, and bathrobes. Deluxe Rooms with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maimum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Desire Oyster Bar (casual streetside bistro). The Mystick (cocktail lounge). Le Booze. Royal Café (drinks, pastries). Daiquiri Delight Shop (ice-cream parlour). Outdoor swimming pool and bar. Fitness room. Gift shop. Jewellery shop. Concierge. Babysitting service* (on request). Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Room service available*.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

Applies on certain dates and minimum 2-night stay applies when staying on a Saturday night.

*Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Get your information straight.

Jun 3, 2025 Bruce_Sokolovic New York City, New York

We booked a couples trip and were a bit disappointed. I specifically booked this room around their “nightly” jazz club entertainment. Before I booked I knew it was closed Monday but had an act Tuesday so I booked the 2 night stay. Upon arrival I confirmed tuesdays entertainment at the desk. Even now on Tuesday, I called and was told it starts at… Read more
We booked a couples trip and were a bit disappointed. I specifically booked this room around their “nightly” jazz club entertainment. Before I booked I knew it was closed Monday but had an act Tuesday so I booked the 2 night stay. Upon arrival I confirmed tuesdays entertainment at the desk. Even now on Tuesday, I called and was told it starts at 730. When we get back from our day early to make dinner and the club, the desk tells me there is no entertainment tonight. This is not “nightly” entertainment as advertised and honestly would have stayed elsewhere. The hotel lobby and courtyard is nice but the room for what it costs is on par with a Days Inn room: nothing special. Just ok and not as nice as it seems it should be. Anyway, you need to get your act and front desk communication together better. This is a big letdown. Read less
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May 30, 2025 BKauff81 Mont Clare, Pennsylvania

We decided to stay at this hotel on Bourbon Street on our visit to New Orleans and enjoyed our stay. Room was awesome, clean and well stocked. Balcony overlooked Bourbon Street (hubby's request) so we had a view nightly of what was happening. I thought the noise would bother me but it really didn't! The staff, from the check in desk to the… Read more
We decided to stay at this hotel on Bourbon Street on our visit to New Orleans and enjoyed our stay. Room was awesome, clean and well stocked. Balcony overlooked Bourbon Street (hubby's request) so we had a view nightly of what was happening. I thought the noise would bother me but it really didn't! The staff, from the check in desk to the concierge to the valet parking attendants to the super funny and helpful door man-Caleb were awesome. We were treated quite well by everyone we had contact with. Can't wait to come back and experience it all again. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Next time stick with our guns and reserve a Hilton

May 28, 2025 JNLTravel Staten Island, NY

We were invited for a friend's milestone birthday and decided to stay with the group. Arrived early, we upgraded you and room is ready, want to check on early? yes thank you, OK Pay $75. In room, no soap/shampoo. Hook upside down and moldy sink.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Always a great stay

May 10, 2025 Nancy I

It's the staff that make the stay: Wilbert, Wade, Malcolm, Armani, Devis, Ms Ruth. I've been a guest at this hotel for about a decade and their commitment to customer service is outstanding. Some of their staff have been there for decades, which creates the amazing rapport they have with guests. I miss the old R Club that changed greatly after… Read more
It's the staff that make the stay: Wilbert, Wade, Malcolm, Armani, Devis, Ms Ruth. I've been a guest at this hotel for about a decade and their commitment to customer service is outstanding. Some of their staff have been there for decades, which creates the amazing rapport they have with guests. I miss the old R Club that changed greatly after COVID, but was happy to still see the familiar faces once I returned to NOLA. My rooms have always been clean, the breakfast at Desire has always been great, Le Booze's bartenders and drinks are wonderful. Looking forward to a couple of more visits this year. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating French Quarter rip off

May 8, 2025 Frederic G

The Royal Sonesta is converniently located (more about this below) in the central French Quarter. It is well appointed. The employees are fun and friendly. I arranged a slightly better price by booking for five couples, but when another couple signed on weeks later they were not given the price we were offered and paid Approx $100 more per night?… Read more
The Royal Sonesta is converniently located (more about this below) in the central French Quarter. It is well appointed. The employees are fun and friendly. I arranged a slightly better price by booking for five couples, but when another couple signed on weeks later they were not given the price we were offered and paid Approx $100 more per night? We arrived early, exhausted and had to pay a $65 fee for early admission to our room (which was already made up). Next we were told (for the first time), that we would be charged $25/day but that if we spent money on drinks etc. half would go to pay the $25 fee. We opted for a room with balcony. A street drummer played until 2AM; the garbage trucks arrived at 5:30 AM. Bottom line, nice hotel, very noisy; get an inside room and expect to be ripped off by hidden greedy charges. Read less