The Royal Sonesta New Orleans Hotel, New Orleans
About the Hotel
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans is a luxury hotel situated in the historic French Quarter. It features a rich collection of over 7,000 contemporary artworks and serves as a vibrant hub for dining and entertainment. The hotel is notable for its proximity to renowned attractions like Jackson Square and Bourbon Street, making it an ideal location for experiencing New Orleans culture.
Location
The hotel is located at 300 Bourbon Street, just minutes from popular attractions like the French Market and Audubon Aquarium of the Americas. The hotel provides easy access to the underground parking garage for guests, and public transportation options include nearby streetcar lines. Visitors can explore the vibrant French Quarter on foot thanks to pedestrian-friendly streets.
Rooms
The guest rooms at The Royal Sonesta blend contemporary and traditional styles. Each room features amenities such as a flat-screen TV, mini-fridge, and plush towels. Many rooms offer balconies overlooking Bourbon Street or the hotel's lush courtyard, providing a picturesque view for guests.
Eat & Drink
The hotel houses several dining venues, including the award-winning Restaurant R'evolution and the Desire Oyster Bar. Guests can also enjoy coffee crafted from locally roasted beans at PJ’s Coffee Café. The Jazz Playhouse offers a curated cocktail menu paired with live New Orleans jazz performances in an intimate atmosphere.
Leisure & Business
The Royal Sonesta provides extensive leisure and business facilities, including a heated outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel offers a business center accessible to guests with a room key, featuring services such as free Wi-Fi, printing, and photocopying. Five historically designed dining rooms are available for private functions.
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Getting around
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Baggage storage
- Elevator
- ATM/Cash machine
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
Services
- Valet parking
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business center
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Heated swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Night club
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Mirror
- Ironing facilities
- Rollaway beds
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
Reviews and Ratings
The hotel has clean and comfortable rooms in a nice location, but had a huge cockroach in the bathroom upon arrival. The service was a bit mixed with the staff coming to the door early but being hard to locate at the front desk. The location is ideal for exploring New Orleans but was under renovation during the stay. The dining experience was pricey and not impressive, and the facilities are decent.
Staying at this hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms were clean and spacious, some facing a beautiful courtyard, but the noise from the nearby nightclub that goes on until 6 am can be disturbing. The service was mostly hospitable, except for the nighttime security guards who seemed a bit distant. The location is excellent for exploring, being right on Bourbon Street, but the street itself is not the best smelling. The dining options were not sampled during my stay. Overall, a place with its ups and downs.
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