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
2 bars/lounges, poolside bar
Lobby
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
(125 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(46 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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(62 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)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 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
(59 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 2 Double Beds (Roll-In Shower)

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Bourbon Furnished)

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony (Bourbon Furnished)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • 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
  • ‪The Beach on Bourbon - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Old Absinthe House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Prohibition - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Oceana Grill - ‬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 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. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the 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

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. 2031 out of 3142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 592 out of 3142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 282 out of 3142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 112 out of 3142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 125 out of 3142 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

Summer

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The woman who helped us check in was great and my girlfriend loved the cookies
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Ferdi

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were good and the area was nice
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful! Beautiful lobby and pool!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amani

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ido

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very worried about the noise but thankfully they were able to accommodate our request for a higher floor and off main road room. Outside of the hotel was the center of the French quarter but once you get into your room, you hear nothing. Loved that.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very accommodating and flexible. The interior room was quiet and peaceful with access to the pool. Loved my stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
the bellman was the sweetest man & super joyful. we were received so kindly bh the front desk. room was always kept clean, it was a gift to walk in to a tidy space thanks to the cleaning staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Howard

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

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

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

8/10 Good

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want to be right in the middle of the Quarter- this place is the spot!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Keisha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
We booked the hotel with and early check in because our flight was coming in at 11am and we had a concert to attend at 7pm. When we got to the hotel we were told that they did not have the room available yet and that it would be available soon and they would call. 3 1/2 hours later no call so we headed back to the hotel to see if my room and my friends room were ready. They apologize to my friends to let them know their room was not available but our room was. So we all decided to check out my room to find out they gave me a handicap room. Now me nor my other friends that were with me were handicap. They had a bath stool in the shower where you could not raise the stool to shower, the shower had no door so when you turn on the shower the water would just come out of the shower. The room was extremely small to be a handicap room. So I went back to the front desk and explained this was unacceptable. They apologize and switch the room. Now the next room was not ready yet. Now it is going on 3pm and they apologize again for the wait and that they would call me when the room was available. So long story short the room wasn’t available to after 4pm. We were on the 4th floor Room 4062, the water pressure in the bathroom was low, it barely came out of the bathroom faucet. When we turned on the lamp on the table it kept flickering from low to high. Also the second day in the hotel all the lights shut off for a few minutes and the telephone went dead. What a horrible experience I had.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
the location was right on Bourbon Street, yet the noise in our room was quite quiet. ALL of the staff could not have been friendlier and we were always made to feel welcome
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Caleb the doorman defines great service!! Everything done with a smile. You are lucky to have him at your hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

LaKenya

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
I booked a balcony room about a month prior to my trip. When I got there I was told there hast been a fire 2 weeks prior so my room wasn’t available. I hate that wasn’t communicated because I could’ve had 2 weeks to find another room. They did offer another room but we were not happy with it so we ended up canceling. They did not penalize us for canceling and we were able to get a full refund which I appreciate. We ended up calling around and there were really no other hotels available around bourbon likewe wanted so we came back to this one and they said they didn’t have anything either.. although I know I’d literally just canceled one here. I would try this location again simply for the location, however I am not pleased with the service so far
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great time and service plus parking was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I'd say -5 stars if I could.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Montoya, Hamilton

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025