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.
Based on 6114 reviews
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Always a great stay
مايو 10, 2025Nancy 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
French Quarter rip off
مايو 8, 2025Frederic 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?… قراءة المزيد
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
A big let down
مايو 8, 2025luv2travel1444Dublin, Ireland
The hotel itself is very clean and the courtyard and pool is lovely . Location is good if you want to be in your centre of the lively neighbourhood . What is terrible is the other aspects which would 100% prevent me from staying again . No water in rooms or public areas so it’s 8٫00 plus tax a bottle . Windows don’t open , view is awful , plastic… Read more
The hotel itself is very clean and the courtyard and pool is lovely . Location is good if you want to be in your centre of the lively neighbourhood . What is terrible is the other aspects which would 100% prevent me from staying again . No water in rooms or public areas so it’s 8٫00 plus tax a bottle . Windows don’t open , view is awful , plastic covering is filthy Had booked a balcony (in fact they imply every room has a balcony ) they do not - and then received a response on arrival of none available They also took a charge to card of 250 which substances hit processed the payment this waiting 5 working days for a refund instead of a hold Staff - so so so rude hard to know where to begin . I booked through a third party app which they openly were annoyed about . To say they didn’t care was an understatement Rude , and bar etc all closed at 11٫30 (early for Nola ) No room service available either and shower is in-useable . Barely a trickle Curtains wouldn’t close so bright all night long m and especially at 6 am Price per night without breakfast was 223 a night Read less
Great Stay ...Bad Reviews Be Darned! :D
مايو 8, 2025DarrahDMillerMyrtle Beach, South Carolina
We booked a Bourbon St King, as we have been to Nola numerous times, but had never stayed right on Bourbon. ...and I cannot recommend it more - with some earplugs in, sleep wasn't a problem. The Jazz Playhouse is arguably the best little place to watch jazz in the city. Desire oyster bar offered great drinks and chargrilled oysters (go see Kiki… Read more
We booked a Bourbon St King, as we have been to Nola numerous times, but had never stayed right on Bourbon. ...and I cannot recommend it more - with some earplugs in, sleep wasn't a problem. The Jazz Playhouse is arguably the best little place to watch jazz in the city. Desire oyster bar offered great drinks and chargrilled oysters (go see Kiki at the bar!), and Restaurant R'Evolution was the icing on the cake - excellent fine dining experience ...really, you could come to New Orleans and spend the entire trip at the hotel, and still have an excellent time. The bed was also very comfy. I'd highly recommend this place, and I would be hard-pressed to stay anywhere else in the future! Read less
Stay Away
مايو 6, 2025Ric PScottsdale, Arizona
Stay Away! We reserved a balcony room along Bourbon street during jazzfest hoping to people watch. Unfortunately, when we arrived at the room we found it to be very outdated, unclean with a postage stamp size shared balcony. The only good thing i can say is that after much complaining they did refund our money so we could stay elsewhere
Always a great stay
