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The Royal Sonesta New Orleans

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French Quarter, New Orleans

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Ranked #10 for whiskey in French Quarter
"Great place for people watching during Mardi Gras"(4 Tips)
"Only drawback is noise depending on time of year, but it is NOLA!"(5 Tips)
"balcony room on Bourbon St"(2 Tips)
"Irvin Mayfield Jazz playhouse great music loving this jazz group!!"(9 Tips)

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Jennifer KaneAugust 1, 2016
Beautiful hotel right on bourbon st. GREAT location , very friendly and attentive staff. The manager even sent champagne and strawberries to our room for my 40th birthday!5 stars definitely recommend
David BagwellJuly 21, 2013
Nice hotel for couples and singles. Kids are not a great idea here. The location's front door being on Bourbon makes it really easy to get in on the action. The hotel staff are very friendly.
Carmen JenkinsOctober 20, 2011
Nice hotel, helpful & friendly staff, great location! Malcolm the door man is awesome!! Tip: Let the shower run for about 15mins if u want a hot shower otherwise its lukewarm
Bachelor10May 6, 2011
The point is to have a room overlooking Bourbon Street so book here well in advance. If you’re worried about the noise, have one or two in the front & the rest facing the courtyard and pool out back. Read more
Bitches Who BrunchMay 16, 2017
While the Royal Sonesta won our respect with comfortable beds and great security, they won our hearts with a complimentary happy hour on the roof each evening. Read more
Monique StearnsApril 24, 2016
Hotel is so pretty! I don't think the rooms are worth $400 a night but the hotel it's self is beautiful!
Otel.comMay 29, 2012
There's definitely a lot to desire about the hotel's Desire Bistro & Oyster Bar. It offers scrumptious Louisiana seafood specialties, New Orleans' creole recipes and more.
HeenaNovember 30, 2014
Beautiful sitting area in the middle - would love to sit with a drink and read.
Chris PolloneSeptember 18, 2015
This is a great hotel in a great location. However, as of Sept 13, 2015, the hotel is undergoing a major renovation and we were awoken every day at 9:00am by drilling and hammering. Beware.
Ricel AlmadovarDecember 24, 2014
Cool to hang out in Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse. There's a $15 cover if you're not a hotel guest but def worth it!
Simon ColeMarch 11, 2012
Beautiful hotel, great spot on Bourbon St. We were in a balcony room on Bourbon St which was awesome for people watching and some bead throwing.
Tony AlexanderJanuary 2, 2016
Been here 10+ times
I've stayed here at least 10 times. Location is great, staff is too. Rooms on Bourbon St., even on the 5th floor, are very noisy. Hotel needs to deal with homeless in front of property sleeping.
Tony AlexanderOctober 31, 2010
Been here 10+ times
a great place to stay if you want to be on Bourbon Street... always clean and staff is great. Only drawback is noise depending on time of year, but it is NOLA!
Roger WillisJanuary 30, 2016
Great hotel bar and jazz lounge. The cocktails are good.
Danie RobledoJuly 31, 2011
Great hotel within FQ, but you are right on bourbon so be prepared for noise, but more often than not, you will be the one making it
Bob MorganJanuary 24, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Ride these to the floor your room is on. Or to the third floor for the pool. Or to the lobby. Or the parking garage, etc.
Alison FernerApril 21, 2013
If you value your sleep, don't book a street-facing room. The noise level was absurd and went all night long. Go for a courtyard room with a view of the pool instead.
Victor MillerApril 24, 2013
Great staff, central location, terrific grits. Makes life in the Quarter simple.
Reserve123.comApril 30, 2012
Great place for people watching during Mardi Gras- make friends with someone in a balcony room!
Morgan SJanuary 5, 2010
If you pass the hotel itself, heading towards Canal on Bourbon, there is a small adjunct bar that is perfect for football watching away from crowds. Also, a damn fine bloody mary.
Andrew HealanDecember 30, 2013
Been here 5+ times
great place to have sex with someone who is using an expense account.
SamsoniteMay 3, 2011
Enjoy crazy Bourbon Street from the view of the Royal Sonesta's Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse. There's no cover for Hotel guests!
Jamz YanezaNovember 28, 2013
Inner covered courtyard with a fountain is a good place to relax.
eric bornemannNovember 24, 2020
Good facilities and events staff.
ImpeMarch 4, 2017
As always Sonesta is like home
Adam SegerJanuary 24, 2012
Been here 5+ times
A Hum on the rocks after dinner is a great way to end your evening of Jazz at Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse
Leezy Bee January 5, 2019
Great location on bourbon street!
Chan VandendaeleJanuary 26, 2014
Great Christmas decoration in hotel corridor!
Cookie StreetfightersDecember 20, 2017
Great location and nice rooms
Sara SetayeshAugust 14, 2012
At the Irvin Mayfield Jazz playhouse great music loving this jazz group!!
Steven MulderAugust 18, 2014
Balconies over French Quarter.
Sherie SwerdlowSeptember 18, 2015
Renovated, great location.
Jamz YanezaNovember 28, 2013
Courteous friendly staff.
Max SuttonNovember 2, 2011
I love this place its beautiful and the service is wonderful!!!
Ye ZhaoJuly 15, 2018
Right on bourbon street!
Priya TungrusAugust 28, 2015
Not pleased. Works on Conti Street (from 7am!) which we were not informed of. Staff bordering on rude, and extremely bad concierge. Situated on Bourbon Street, noise comes in through windows. :-(
Matt BennettAugust 9, 2014
Don't stay here if you're looking for quiet. Nice rooms.
Gina GalloOctober 15, 2015
Weddings here are beautiful!!
Robert DeJesusJuly 14, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Malcolm likes to get pvt cabs for non speaking guest who charge 4x what a regular cab charges not cool!!
Carlos SilvaMay 24, 2013
Irving mayfield jazz
Scott MillerApril 21, 2012
Prepare yourself for this ridiculousness by bending over and grabbing your ankles.
Monte HarpeDecember 8, 2011
Ask for Vinny. He will hook you up.
Richard SilverAugust 31, 2011
Right in the Heart of all the action!
Scott TurnerFebruary 26, 2011
No better place to spend Mardi Gras. Malcolm the door man is the MAN on Bourbon!
Doug RuskAugust 12, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Look out for the attached bar...very pricey cocktails compared to the rest of Bourbon.
Madison FosterMarch 26, 2013
LOVE MALCOM THE DOORMAN
Kristin SeayJuly 12, 2012
Come listen to the jazz!
Mike AdamsOctober 21, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Grab a Cigar and people watch
Jon FavreauJune 4, 2011
Try the ice. Delicious
Richard FOctober 30, 2010
This is THE Dress Circle seating during Mardi Gras...;-)

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