300 Bourbon St - New Orleans, LA, United States 70130
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Location. The Royal Sonesta Hotel, located on world-famous Bourbon Street in New Orleans, La., exudes European style and Southern charm. Jackson Square, where quaint shops, street performers, tarot-card readers, artisans and other entertainers ply their trades, is located six blocks from the hotel.
Hotel Features. The seven-story Royal Sonesta Hotel is built in traditional French Quarter style, with gabled windows, French doors and wrought-iron balconies where a passing parade of world travelers along Bourbon Street can be viewed, especially during Mardi Gras. Desires Seafood and Oyster Bar opens directly onto Bourbon Street and emits an Old French diner vibe. Mystic Lobby Lounge hosts live jazz Thursday through Saturday. The Royal Café serves Starbucks coffee specialties. Begues Restaurant is a French Quarter landmark that prepares authentic French and Creole dishes. A 24-hour, staffed business center offers fax and photocopy services for a fee. A total of 20,000 square feet of function space accommodates events. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel for a fee. Recreational amenities include a courtyard-enclosed, year-round outdoor pool, and a complimentary, limited-hour fitness facility with cardiovascular equipment and free weights.
Guestrooms. The Royal Sonesta Hotel offers 483 guestrooms facing Bourbon Street or an inner courtyard. Select rooms feature gabled windows, French doors and wrought-iron balconies. Beds consist of pillowtop mattresses, 450-thread count sheets, colorful throws and down duvets. Accommodations contain minibars and coffeemakers. Bathrooms feature granite-topped vanities and are stocked with Crabtree & Evelyn toiletries. Rooms include high-speed wired and wireless Internet access for a fee, and flat-screen televisions.
Expert Tip. The on-site Begues Restaurant is named after Madame Begue who originated grand New Orleans breakfasts that evolved into today's buffet-style brunch. A spoon from Madame Begue's restaurant is displayed in the restaurant. Champagne Brunch Buffets are hosted each Sunday and provide a fitting tribute to Madame Hippolyte Begue.
Property Amenities
Luggage Storage
Children Stay Free - 17 Years and Under
ATM/Banking
Restaurant(s)
Fitness Equipment
Security guard
Swimming pool - outdoor
Gift shop or newsstand
Elevator/lift
Dry cleaning service
Parking nearby
Parking garage
Patio
Wedding services
Suitable for children
Internet public area - wireless - Fees Apply
Airport transportation (fees apply)
Wheelchair accessible
Self parking - $31/24 Hours In/Out
Breakfast services - Fees Apply
Jewelry shop
Business center
Safe-deposit box
Conference room(s)
Parking (valet) - $31/24 Hours In/Out
Concierge desk
Room service (24 hours)
Ballroom(s)
Pets allowed - $50/Stay No Refund
Laundry service
Massages available
Pet policy - 25 Lbs & Under/1 Max
Live entertainment
Area Attractions
Bourbon Street: Adjacent French Quarter: Adjacent St. Charles Avenue Streetcar: 2 blocks Pat O'Brien's: 5 blocks Jackson Square: 6 blocks Café Du Monde: 0.5 mile Aquarium of the Americas: 0.5 mile Harrah's Casino: 0.5 miles National D-Day Museum: 1.0 mile Audubon Zoo: 4.0 miles Swamp Tours: 25.0 miles
Driving Directions
From Louis Armstrong International Airport: Approximate distance to the hotel is 13 miles.
Take I-10 East. Follow the signs to the New Orleans Business District. Continue to follow I-10 East toward Slidell. Take the I-10 East exit from Orleans Avenue/Vieux Carre. Orleans Avenue becomes Basin Street. Turn left onto Conti Street. Follow Conti Street into the French Quarter.
Property Information
Check In Time - 3 P.m.
Check Out Time - 12 P.m.
Credit Card Required
Extra Person Charges - $40/Adult/Night
Floors - 7
Guestrooms - 483
Hotel Renovated - 2004
Interior Corridors
Limo/Town Car Service Available
Minimum Check-in Age - 18
Photo Identification Required
Porter/Bellhop
Smoke-free Property
24-Hour Front Desk
Policies & Disclaimers
Your charge card will be charged for the full payment upon submitting your reservation request. See {0}User Agreement.
Requests for bed type and smoking preferences will be submitted to the hotel but are not guaranteed.
Room pictures may differ from the actual room you receive.
You must present a photo ID upon check-in.
By proceeding with this reservation, you agree to all terms and conditions, which include the Cancellation Policy and all terms and conditions contained in the {0}User Agreement.
You agree to pay the cost of your reservation. If you do not pay this debt and it is collected through the use of a collection agency, an attorney, or through other legal proceedings, you agree to pay all reasonable costs or fees, including attorney fees and court costs, incurred in connection with such collection effort.