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Reviews of The Royal Sonesta New Orleans 4 stars

300 Bourbon Street, French Quarter (Vieux Carré), New Orleans, LA 70130, United States

#84 of 170 hotels in New Orleans

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1952 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    9.0
    A pleasant experience in a good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Being on Bourbon street, it did get a bit noisy. Room fridge was very small and amenities such as coffee pods and water was not replenished.

    The staff was very friendly and helpful. Best experience I've had with staff was at this hotel. Very good security, too.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    Ideal location in the heart of the French quarter, but could do with an upgrade
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The room we were first assigned was very small and dark and looked out on a wall and was really claustrophobic . We upgraded to a slightly bigger room that led onto the pool area, which was better, but still quite small for 3 adults.. We found the hotel to be a bit tired and dated. The bathroom was small and the shower was a bit temperamental.We did not have our coffee and toiletries replaced daily

    The hotel was in a great area and considering the proximity on Bourbon street was quiet. The pool area was nice. Staff were friendly and helpful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    great place to stay if visiting the French Quarter.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Interior Balcony King
    • Stayed 5 nights

    fact that we had to pay for bottled water, considering the price of the room.

    location in the heart of the French Quarter made it easy to go and see many areas not more than half an hour's walk

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Phone not working, desk clerk not following through on commitment.

    Cleanliness , quiet, restaurant

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    8.0
    Great place to stay for first time visitors to the French Quarter!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    My only real critique of the hotel is that the water pressure in the shower needs to be stronger. Not sure if they can do much to fix that...

    This hotel is all about the location! You step out the front door and you're right on Bourbon Street in the heart of the French Quarter! Great location for first time visitors to New Orleans. I highly recommend getting a courtyard facing room with a balcony. The courtyard is very nice to look over as you sit on your balcony having a glass of wine and is pretty quiet considering the proximity to Bourbon Street. The bed and pillow were very comfortable and the courtyard facing room was very quiet at night!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    7.0
    Best location, but overpriced. Hotel food and drinks were comparetively overpriced.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Interior Balcony King
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Cleaning staff, although very nice and cordial, was apparently understaffed. It took until the third day for clean linens and towels. Hotel food and drinks were very overpriced compared to the restaurants and bars nearby. Pool bartender had an 'uncaring' attitude.

    Room location in relation to pool/bar area was wonderful. Location of the hotel is excellent. Great history and ambience. Front desk staff were very nice, helpful and informative. Cleaning staff were very nice and professional.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Overall great hotel in fab location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom could have been but better - needed a bit of a pain.

    Location & lovely poolside

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    7.0
    Good in parts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Prior to our stay the hotel sent an email requesting whether we would like to register for an upgrade to our room . We chose the upgrade to executive room which had robes breakfast and one alcoholic drink included. We understood the condition if available . When we checked in the receptionist knew nothing of the upgrade and it was only when I showed the printed off confirmation of the express upgrade that she then then went to seek advice from the manager. An upgrade was offered but not the one we had requested but the hotel did honour the daily rate shown. I do not see the point of the hotel sending out this express upgrade emails if they don’t follow through with it or even have knowledge of the request .

    The hotel was in the centre of bourbon street and was ideal when visiting other attraction

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was smaller than it looked in pictures

    Loved the staff and location!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Awesome!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony and Side Street view
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking was pricey.

    I LOVE the location!!! Everything was right there or walking distance! Walk out the doors, and you're on Bourbon St. so that was awesome. Our room had a balcony on the side street, which was wonderful because you can sit there and watch the action but also not too noisy to sleep at night. The valet was super friendly and great!! The hotel has entertainment and food, so that was a plus. The parking per day was pricey. I would definitely recommend this hotel!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    9.0
    We didn’t discover the blackout and sound deafening curtains until the second night. I highly recommend using them!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony and Side Street view
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location.

    Location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The bedding is very thin. We had to ask for blankets. We were told we could only have 1 because we only had 1 bed. We begged and finally got 2 blankets.

    The location was great. The room was clean and the value was in line with what we wanted to spend.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    8.0
    Great location, lovely staff, good facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Balcony and Side Street view
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, lovely staff We had to move rooms which the staff were very helpful with and we actually got a nicer room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    8.0
    Even with a few glitches, on the whole, it was a pleasant stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom had ONE handrail to get into tub but none when you got inside. Need another handrail inside. The tub was slippery & did not make showering a pleasant experience.

    Breakfast not available at hotel. There's just coffee & muffins area. Went to Jimmy J's & Sheraton for breakfast. Unfortunately, we arrived early & hotel wouldn't accommodate our early arrival. Made us wait until 4PM. WE ARRIBED AT 9:30AM! We flew in not drove in. All they kept saying was it'll cost you more to "upgade".That meant that there were rooms available. They were just not willing to accommodate us. Very disappointing.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony and Side Street view
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much I didn’t like.

    Location , staff and Value

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dated rooms need renovation. Very poor sound insulation between rooms.

    Amazing location on Bourbon St and we didn't hear the noise at all (courtyard room)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    8.0
    A memorable stay in NOLA!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Did not see any spa/services available which I would have so loved. Only wished the Jazz Playhouse would allow music to play a little longer (perhaps til 11pm) as it was such wonderful entertainment and ended a little too early.

    Amazing location and surprisingly quiet allowing a great sleep despite all the music and noise from the street. Loved the decor in the foyer and the fragrance of the hotel (very pleasant to the senses). The Jazz Playhouse is fantastic!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    8.0
    Birthday day celebration was great . One long party!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool was not heated.

    Location, court yard, rooms were updated and clean, jazz club,coffee shop

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    9.0
    Great higher end ammenities and attentive staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very noisy.

    Fun location on Bourbon Street.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony and Side Street view
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The smell was pretty bad there were a significant amount of homeless people surrounding the entrance of the property.

    I liked the location more than anything within walking distance of everything in the French Quarter.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    8.0
    10/10 will come again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I had no issues with the hotel. Bourbon street is very narrow a hard to drive.

    I loved the room was lovely. The staff is very kind and friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    8.0
    Great Location
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • King Room with Balcony and Street view
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    4 pm check in is on the late side but don’t ask for early check in or they will literally leave you to be the last to check in I literally sat there for over 4 hours even though I informed the desk that I had current medical issue and really needed to lay down. 3:55 I got my room and the desk did not even call me to say it was ready. I worked at the Carlyle Hotel in NY for years and we would have never treated a guest in such a fashion. I ended up hospitalized for 4 days. While a street side balcony is expected to be noisy on Bourbon St the two inch gap in between the double doors could have easily had a gasket to reduce noise instead of a broken piece of wood molding. If you want to play luxury property then do it well or don’t bother.

    Property location is excellent I found most of staff to be courteous and professional as you would expect from a “Luxury” property.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    9.0
    We enjoyed our stay very much.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had to ask daily for something, towel, bath mat, coffee cups. But the staff was super conscientious about bringing us what we needed.

    Location, cleanliness and staff were great

    Stayed in March 2024

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