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The Royal Sonesta New Orleans

300 Bourbon St, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130

9.0 Wonderful2832 guest reviews

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Nov 23, 2026
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Nov 25, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

Luxurious Accommodation in the Heart of the French Quarter

  • Outdoor Pool and Multiple Bars

    Indulge in a refreshing swim at the Oasis Pool Bar or savor a drink while exploring the extensive whiskey list at Le Booze.

  • Dining Options and Jazz Club

    Experience a culinary journey at Desire Oyster Bar or enjoy fresh coffee drinks at PJ’s Coffee Café. Live music awaits you at The Jazz House, our on-site jazz club.

  • Rooms & comfort

    Unwind in modern rooms adorned with modern art, offering complimentary WiFi and upscale amenities.

Book your stay at The Royal Sonesta New Orleans for an unforgettable experience in the vibrant city of New Orleans.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Good location

  • Friendly staff

  • Comfortable beds

At the hotel

Popular amenities

66 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Bar
  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Business center
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Pools & wellness

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool - seasonal
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Safety & cleanliness

  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Security alarm
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Private parking
  • Valet parking

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Pets allowed

Services & essentials

  • Evening entertainment
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Happy hour
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Live music/performance
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Picnic area
  • Vending machine - drinks
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

2,832 reviews
10/ 10
Walking distance to everything,
Eric · couple · 2026-10-16

The guest experience

9.0out of 10
2832 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Good location
  • Friendly staff
  • Comfortable beds

Worth knowing — Cleanliness issues · Dated rooms · Slow service

How guests scored the stay

  • Location10.0

    Location was consistently praised as excellent and convenient.

  • Overall Experience9.8

    Overall positive experience with noted issues in specific areas.

  • Service9.8

    Staff were noted to be pleasant and helpful, though some service was slow.

  • Food and Beverage9.3

    Breakfast and available treats were mentioned positively.

  • Amenities8.8

    Facilities like breakfast were appreciated, but some issues noted.

  • Cleanliness8.3

    Multiple reviews indicate issues with dirtiness and upkeep.

  • Value for Money8.3

    Some guests felt the hotel did not match expected quality for price.

  • Room Quality7.8

    There were complaints about room conditions and suitability.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

50% of 12 recent stays rated 8+

9.02832 reviews

  • Was really nice front door gentleman was awesome

    10/10

    Eric · couple · 2026-10-16

    “Walking distance to everything,”

  • No se hospeden ahí por Dios!!!!

    3/10

    JOSE · couple · 2026-10-15

    “Solo la ubicacion”

  • Another “Meh for the Money” French Quarteri Hotel.

    7/10

    Thomas · extended group · 2026-10-13

    “Bellman were nice and they hustled. It was quiet despite being on Bourbon Street.”

  • Guest review

    5/10

    Amanda · couple · 2026-10-12

    “The staff was very kind and helpful”

  • Very nice, right in the middle of everything

    10/10

    jimmie · couple · 2026-10-12

    “Very nice”

  • Room was too small for the rate that I paid.

    6/10

    Gwendolyn · couple · 2026-10-07

    “Although I appreciate housekeeping, cleaning our rooms every day. But for the price that we paid, the room was too small. And I upgraded to a king size bed. The lobby was beautiful, but the furniture in the hotel rooms were old. The hotel needs some updates.”

  • Great location

    10/10

    charles · solo traveller · 2026-10-07

    “Location and parking”

  • Great.breakfast was wonderful and staff was extremely curtious. Loved Calebthe door man!

    10/10

    melinda · couple · 2026-10-07

    “Locations and beautiful hotel”

  • Typically love it but the staff true colors were shown during a stressful moment

    7/10

    Tynika · couple · 2026-09-18

    “Location and cleanliness and classic decor”

  • Never again

    1/10

    Anthony · couple · 2026-09-15

    “Horrible experience”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    N · solo traveller · 2026-09-15

    “The location right on Bourbon St was great, the facilities were very comfortable and the staff was very friendly and helpful.”

  • Very happy stay

    9/10

    Paul · couple · 2026-09-14

    “Location, cleanliness, friendly”

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