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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

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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

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Mar 9, 2026 - 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

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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

Oak Alley & Madewood
Fleur de Lis Suite B & C
Evangeline B
Evangeline C
Madewood

Guest rooms

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
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.

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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:
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Health and Safety

Has the fitness room cleaning routine been adjusted/increased at The Royal Sonesta New Orleans? If yes, what new measures are included? If no fitness center, please put N/A.
Yes, More frequent cleaning throughout the day. Wipes & sanitizer placed for guest use
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