The Royal Sonesta New Orleans

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near Bourbon Street

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Executive Level)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (RClub)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 37 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

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, Balcony, Corner (Executive Level)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

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

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 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, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing, Interior Furnished Balcony)

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

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

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Roll-In Shower)

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Bourbon Furnished)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony (Bourbon Furnished)

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

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Interior)

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

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 Queen Beds, Balcony ( Side Street, Furnished)

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, Bathtub (Patio)

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

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About the area

New Orleans

French Quarter stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this French Quarter hotel, you'll find Bourbon Street and Jackson Square. Also, French Market is within half a mile (1 km) and Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Bourbon Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Royal Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mardi Gras - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Jackson Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • French Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

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
  • ‪The Beach on Bourbon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Old Absinthe House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Olde Nola Cookery - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta New Orleans

4.5-star luxury hotel near Bourbon Street
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. 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 center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this hotel measures 20000 square feet (1858 square meters) 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.

  • 483 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 20000 sq ft of conference space
  • 1858 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1969
  • Nightclub
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Car service
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Stereo

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock

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

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: 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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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 center 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

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, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, Eurocard, and cash. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

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

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The Royal Sonesta New Orleans Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2051 out of 3146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 581 out of 3146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 281 out of 3146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 109 out of 3146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 124 out of 3146 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott M

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, Wayne the concierge and Gabe the doorman/taxi retriever were both great. Also, very friendly front desk people and bellman.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was amazing and price was right
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was nothing special. The closet closed on you every time you tried to get clothes. Was told the hotel was out of coffee. Spent premium price on a mediocre stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Brittany

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Cristy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the hotel! I lived that our room bed and towels cleaned every day. That was amazing! I really liked how the staff was so friendly and the area we had was not loud even with the balcony to the courtyard. It was nice. I love how they close the doors after certain hours and how they have to show key card to come inside. Really made me feel safe. I wish there was a back entrance away from all the bourbon street chaos. It was our first time in NOLA and the hotel made it feel super safe and comfortable. The outside on bourbon street was fun during the week but the weekend was way too much than expected but the hotel ease my anxiety once I got in! Really enjoy the employees keeping the doors safe .
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Arianna

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Maggie

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
I was so disappointed. We've stayed with them often in the past and usually enjoy it. This time, the hot water was shut off in our room two nights in a row until I complained the next morning because we wouldn't be able to shower. I don't mean lukewarm, either. It was freezing cold. They advertised a pet area in the garage, but there wasn't one. The smoking area in the courtyard was freezing cold, with metal furniture and not even a cushion in the seat. The only saving grace was a very nice and helpful bellman in the lobby and an excellent breakfast at Desire Oyster Bar. We won't be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was a Great stay and front desk staff was extremely polite and helpful. I definitely book next year .A+ services.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The worker was excellent and friendly. The hotel need cleaner towels and linens. For the price of the hotel, I hope the room will be great. The hotel is beautiful (lobby, cafe etc.)
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria, Roosevelt

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farris

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and nice, friendly staff. Nice pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Zach

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Russell

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bethany

Travelled with family
Staff was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dion

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and ease of check inn
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great all around experience as usual. I stay here every time I come to NOLA!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is in the middle of it all on Bourbon Street but the minute you step in it is quiet and calm!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly. I would stay again. Hotel is right in the heart of Bourbon St.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great price.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dalia

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Need better bedding. The sheets are thin and the comforter is thin and the bathroom need updating it still have a old tub and a dirty shower curtain
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025