The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
300 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA, USA, 70130-2213
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About us
Located in the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter, The Royal Sonesta New Orleans is more than a place to stay. It is a hub of authentic jazz, vibrant night life and refined southern design. Traditional gabled windows, wrought-iron balconies, and a lush courtyard combine to create an experience unlike any other. As the VIP box seat to a true New Orleans experience, The Royal Sonesta New Orleans offers the best of the Big Easy all under one roof. The Royal Sonesta New Orleans offers 20,000 square feet of meeting and special event space. The hotel is home to several dining and entertainment venues, including Restaurant R’evolution, Bar R’evolution, The Jazz Playhouse, Desire Oyster Bar, Le Booze and PJ’s Coffee Café. Now more than ever, after a significant renovation, The Royal Sonesta New Orleans is a destination in and of itself. With 483 newly appointed rooms, including 36 suites, the hotel personifies luxury, providing guests the heritage of New Orleans hospitality through graceful ambiance and uncompromising service. This Four Diamond hotel is within walking distance of the central business district, world famous restaurants and historic sites. The Louis Armstrong International Airport is approximately 16 miles from the Hotel.
Venue Details
ChainSonesta
BrandRoyal Sonesta
Built1969
Renovated2016
Total meeting space20,241 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms483
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
AAA
Northstar
Awards
Industry awards
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
3x AAA Inspector's Best of Housekeeping Award (2020 – 2022)
2021 - 2023 Tripadvisor Traveler’s Choice "Best of the Best" Award
2023 U.S. News & World Report's Best Hotels Gold
7x AAA Four-Diamond award
Four Fodor's Best Awards in 2018:
The Best Hotel Pools in New Orleans,
7 Best Hotel Restaurants in New Orleans
The Absolute Best Places to Stay in New Orleans for Mardi Gras
No. 1 ranking in The Best Hotels for Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties in New Orleans
9x Gold Key Award from Meeting & Conventions
11x Pinnacle Award by Successful Meetings
6x Excellence by Corporate & Incentive Travel
Venue Highlights
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Luggage storage
- View (garden)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- VIP services
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Outdoor pool
Transportation
- Taxi
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Staging area
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Luggage storage
- View (garden)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Need dates
Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events
Dec 9, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026
Seasonal Availability
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High season
Feb 09 - Mar 20Oct 15 - Nov 01Apr 06 - May 08
Shoulder season
Low season
Dec 12 - Dec 28Jun 23 - Sep 04
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
20,241 sq. ft.
Largest room
5,000 sq. ft.
Space (private)
21,183 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
45
Second largest room
2,500 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
5,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
2,430 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
3,400 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
600
Seating capacity
400
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
20,241 sq. ft.
Largest room
5,000 sq. ft.
Space (private)
21,183 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
45
Second largest room
2,500 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
5,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
2,430 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
3,400 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
600
Seating capacity
400
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Meeting space
Meeting room floor plans
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
483
Single (1 bed)
356
Double (2 beds)
127
Suites
36
Tax rate
16.75%
Total guest rooms
483
Single (1 bed)
356
Double (2 beds)
127
Suites
36
Tax rate
16.75%
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
16 mi
Distance from airport 16 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $55.00/day )
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Cancellation Policy
Cancel guest room reservation by 4:00PM CST, 72 Hours Prior To Arrival.
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Royal Sonesta New Orleans's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Many new strategies and daily initiatives will be introduced to run our hotels more efficient and earth friendly. We have reduced paper by introducing communication via electronic technology. Energy and water reduction will continue to be a top priority.
Does The Royal Sonesta New Orleans have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Hotel limits the amount plastic and paper products when possible
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is The Royal Sonesta New Orleans and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to The Royal Sonesta New Orleans's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
N/A
Health and Safety
Were practices at The Royal Sonesta New Orleans developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, WHO, CDC, ECOLAB INC
Does The Royal Sonesta New Orleans clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Rigorous cleaning protocols and use of hospital grade disinfectants (CDC approved), public areas santized at least every 3 hours. Electrostatic sprayers used in public areas
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
N/A
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Corporate Responsibility team at corporate.responsibility@sonesta.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes, Hotel limits the amount plastic products when possible
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
No
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Yes
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, Removed all decorative pillows, all fabric is washed in the hottest water with hospital grade disinfectant
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
N/A
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
N/A
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Jennifer Rausch – VP, Head of HR, Email: JRAUSCH@sonesta.com
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