Courtyard pool, live jazz at The Jazz Playhouse, and guided day‑trips from the French Quarter.
Pool Days, Jazz Nights
Step from Bourbon Street energy into a courtyard swim, a 24-hour workout, shopping on site, and nightly live music just off the lobby. Beyond the hotel, French Quarter landmarks, streetcars, museums, swamp boats, jazz rooms, markets, plantations, and Gulf Coast beaches put the best of New Orleans culture within an easy walk, ride, or day trip.
At the hotel
Included with your stay
Included with your stay (via the mandatory Destination Fee) are a welcome amenity, daily Wi‑Fi, a $15 daily food‑and‑beverage credit, and discounted entry to select nearby attractions.
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Business Center Sessions
Use the 24-hour business center and complimentary Wi-Fi connectivity to print, plan, connect, or catch up between outings.
Experiences
More to do
The hotel offers additional paid services such as valet parking, breakfast, and certain activity bookings; see front desk for details.
Courtyard Swimming
Cool off in the heated outdoor courtyard pool, open daily year-round for hotel guests, with hours subject to weather changes.
Poolside Lounging
Settle into a sun lounger beside the courtyard pool for an easy French Quarter pause between sightseeing and evening plans.
Fitness Center Workouts
Keep your routine on track in the 24-hour fitness center, available to hotel guests for cardio, strength, and wellness sessions.
On-Site Shopping
Browse the hotel’s on-site shopping for convenient finds before heading out into the French Quarter.
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Live Jazz Performances
Catch live jazz at the hotel’s lobby-level music venue off Bourbon Street, where performances bring New Orleans sound indoors.
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Bourbon Street Watching
Step outside to 300 Bourbon Street for classic French Quarter people-watching, music drifting from nearby venues, and neon-lit nightlife.
Balcony Event Hosting
Host a reception-style gathering in one of the wrought-iron Bourbon Balcony Hospitality Suites overlooking Bourbon Street.
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Courtyard Wedding Ceremonies
Celebrate an outdoor wedding ceremony in the hotel’s traditional New Orleans courtyard, one of several event settings on property.
Ballroom Receptions
Plan a wedding reception, meeting, or gala in the hotel’s event spaces, including its large Grand Ballroom and flexible suites.
Concierge Trip Planning
Meet with the concierge to map out restaurants, museum visits, music nights, streetcar rides, swamp tours, and plantation day trips.
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Bicycle Rentals
Pick up nearby bicycle rentals and pedal through surrounding neighborhoods at your own pace from the French Quarter base.
Additional fee
Segway Neighborhood Tour
Join a nearby Segway rental or guided tour for a camera-ready spin through central New Orleans streets and landmarks.
Additional fee
Scooter City Ride
Rent a scooter or moped nearby for an independent ride through areas reachable from the French Quarter, CBD, Marigny, and beyond.
Additional fee
French Market Shopping
Browse local food, crafts, produce, and open-air stalls at the French Market, about 0.4 to 0.6 miles from the hotel.
Additional fee
Preservation Hall Show
Experience an intimate traditional jazz performance at Preservation Hall, roughly 0.2 to 0.4 miles from the hotel.
Additional fee
Audubon Aquarium Visit
Walk toward the riverfront for the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, located about 0.6 miles from the hotel.
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Mardi Gras World
Tour Mardi Gras World, about 1.7 miles away, to see float-building, carnival artistry, and the creative work behind parade season.
Additional fee
Whitney Plantation Tour
Visit Whitney Plantation, about a 45-minute drive from New Orleans, for a museum experience focused on the lives of enslaved people.
Additional fee
Garden District Walk
Explore oak-lined streets and historic mansions in the Garden District after arriving by the St. Charles Avenue streetcar.
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Audubon Zoo Visit
Ride Uptown to Audubon Zoo in Audubon Park for Louisiana swamp exhibits, white alligators, and a visit worth about three hours.
Additional fee
Jazz Museum Tour
Discover New Orleans music history at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, located about 1.4 miles from the hotel.
Additional fee
Biloxi Beach Day
Drive about 90 minutes to Biloxi Beach on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for a classic beach day outside New Orleans.
Is The Royal Sonesta New Orleans family-friendly for activities and entertainment?
Yes, The Royal Sonesta New Orleans positions itself as family-friendly, highlighting its seasonal outdoor pool and generously sized rooms as a great choice for families. Children of all ages are welcome to stay, with guests 18 and above charged as adults. Please note that the registering guest at check-in must be 21 years or older.
Does The Royal Sonesta New Orleans have a pool for guests to enjoy?
Yes, The Royal Sonesta New Orleans features one outdoor heated courtyard swimming pool, described as one of the largest in the French Quarter, open daily year-round with pool sun loungers available. Pool access is complimentary for hotel guests. There is no lifeguard on duty, and children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
What is within walking distance of The Royal Sonesta New Orleans for sightseeing?
Guests at The Royal Sonesta New Orleans can reach Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral in about a 7-10 minute walk, the French Market in roughly 0.4-0.6 miles, and Preservation Hall just 0.2-0.4 miles away. The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas is about 0.6 miles, while the National WWII Museum is roughly a 20-minute walk.
Can guests experience Bourbon Street nightlife from The Royal Sonesta New Orleans?
Absolutely — The Royal Sonesta New Orleans sits directly on Bourbon Street in the heart of the French Quarter, putting the famous bars, music and people-watching of the Bourbon Street nightlife stroll right outside the door.
Are swamp tours available near The Royal Sonesta New Orleans?
Yes, guests staying at The Royal Sonesta New Orleans can book a swamp boat tour into the Barataria Preserve, located about 25-30 minutes' drive from the hotel, with hotel pickup often available for a convenient day excursion into the bayou wetlands.
Is the French Quarter easy to explore on foot from The Royal Sonesta New Orleans?
Yes, The Royal Sonesta New Orleans is located at 300 Bourbon Street in the French Quarter, making it an easy walk to attractions like Marie Laveau's House of Voodoo (about 0.2 miles), the New Orleans Jazz Museum (about 1.4 miles), and Mardi Gras World (about 1.7 miles).
Does The Royal Sonesta New Orleans offer easy access to the Garden District and streetcar?
Yes, from The Royal Sonesta New Orleans guests can reach the St. Charles Avenue Streetcar, a historic line dating to 1835, which connects downtown to the Garden District and Uptown, including the Audubon Zoo.
Are there day-trip options to beaches near The Royal Sonesta New Orleans?
Guests at The Royal Sonesta New Orleans can plan day trips to Grand Isle, a barrier island with miles of Gulf beach about an hour's drive south, or to Biloxi Beach on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, roughly a 1.5-hour drive away.
What historic sites can guests visit near The Royal Sonesta New Orleans?
Within easy reach of The Royal Sonesta New Orleans are Oak Alley Plantation, often paired with a swamp tour for a full-day excursion, and Whitney Plantation, a museum focused on enslaved history about a 45-minute drive from the hotel.
Is there a fitness center at The Royal Sonesta New Orleans for staying active while exploring?
Yes, The Royal Sonesta New Orleans offers a 24-hour fitness center available to hotel guests, making it easy to keep up a workout routine between exploring the French Quarter and nearby New Orleans attractions.
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