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Honeymoon stays at The Royal Sonesta New Orleans

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Honeymoon stays at The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
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The Royal Sonesta New Orleans is a French Quarter hotel at 300 Bourbon Street that puts you on Bourbon Street steps from live music, restaurants, and attractions. It has a heated courtyard pool, several on-site dining venues (including Restaurant R'evolution and The Jazz Playhouse), and a wide range of rooms and suites suited to honeymooners who want a central, walkable base in New Orleans.

In this guide
  1. Location & arrival
  2. Rooms and suites for honeymooners
  3. Dining and evening plans
  4. Pool, fitness and hotel amenities
  5. Weddings, special events and privacy for couples
  6. Practical info, policies and fees

Location & arrival

The Royal Sonesta New Orleans sits at 300 Bourbon Street in the heart of the French Quarter, directly on Bourbon Street with easy walking access to Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, the French Market, and Canal Street.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is the nearest airport; listings place the hotel roughly 15–16 miles from MSY. Streetcars, rideshares, and taxis serve the French Quarter area.

  • Address: 300 Bourbon St, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130, US
  • Nearby: Jackson Square ~7–10 minute walk; French Market ~0.4–0.6 miles; Canal Street about a 5-minute walk
  • Airport transfer: MSY ~15–16 miles (approx. 20–30 minute drive depending on traffic)
Walking TimeDestination
7–10 minutesJackson Square / St. Louis Cathedral
5 minutesCanal Street
0.2–0.4 milesPreservation Hall / Nearby French Quarter sites
Street-level entrance facade of The Royal Sonesta New Orleans with blue awning and iron balconies
Street-level entrance facade of The Royal Sonesta New Orleans with blue awning and iron balconies

Rooms and suites for honeymooners

The hotel offers 483 rooms across 27 room and suite types, including furnished Bourbon balconies and multiple-suite configurations. Exact room names include Deluxe Room, Junior Suite (RClub), Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Bourbon Furnished), and Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony (Bourbon Furnished).

For a romantic stay choose a room with a furnished balcony or a junior/one-bedroom suite to get more space and a quieter view off Bourbon Street. If you want a balcony overlooking Bourbon Street, look for Bourbon Balcony options when booking.

  • Popular honeymoon picks: Room, Furnished Balcony (Bourbon Balcony); Junior Suite (RClub); Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Bourbon Furnished)
  • Many rooms offer King Bed or Queen/Double configurations—check the specific room type description when booking
  • Junior suites and balcony suites give separate living/sleeping areas and more space for celebrating
Room typeBed optionsBest for
Deluxe Room1 King Bed or 1 Queen Bed or 2 Queen BedsBasic roomy option
Room, Furnished Balcony (Bourbon Balcony)1 King BedBourbon Street views from a private balcony
Junior Suite (RClub)1 King BedExtra living space and RClub amenities
King guest room with furnished balcony and city view at The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
King guest room with furnished balcony and city view at The Royal Sonesta New Orleans

Dining and evening plans

On-site dining covers late-night Bourbon Street energy and fine dining. Restaurant R'evolution offers Cajun-Creole dinner service and Bar R'evolution runs a daily happy hour; Desire Oyster Bar serves casual seafood and po-boys throughout the day.

For live music and a late-night set, The Jazz Playhouse is a lobby-level jazz club with scheduled performances; admission is ticketed and the venue requires patrons to be 21+ for shows.

  • Restaurant R'evolution: dinner nightly (hours vary Sun–Thu and Fri–Sat); reservations recommended
  • Desire Oyster Bar: breakfast through dinner with oysters and po-boys
  • PJ's Coffee Café: espresso, pastries, light fare for mornings
  • The Jazz Playhouse: live jazz on the lobby level; 21+ for performances
VenueTypical service
Restaurant R'evolutionDinner; Bar R'evolution happy hour 4:00–6:00 PM
Desire Oyster BarBreakfast–Dinner (casual oysters, po-boys)
The Jazz PlayhouseLive jazz sets; 21+ for admission
The Jazz Playhouse
The Jazz Playhouse

Pool, fitness and hotel amenities

The Royal Sonesta has a heated outdoor courtyard pool described as one of the largest in the French Quarter. The pool is open daily year-round, weather permitting, and is complimentary for hotel guests.

There is a seasonal Oasis Pool Bar in the courtyard and a 24-hour fitness center available to guests. The hotel does not list an on-site spa in its property details.

  • Courtyard pool: heated, open year-round (hours subject to weather); complimentary for guests
  • Oasis Pool Bar hours: Mon–Thu 12:00 PM–7:00 PM; Fri–Sun 11:00 AM–7:00 PM (seasonal)
  • Fitness center: open 24 hours for registered guests
  • No on-site spa listed in property details
AmenityNotes
PoolHeated courtyard pool; no lifeguard on duty (children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult)
Fitness center24-hour access for guests
Pool barSeasonal Oasis Pool Bar with listed hours

Weddings, special events and privacy for couples

The hotel offers multiple event spaces for weddings and receptions, from the Grand Ballroom to the Fleur de Lis Suite and Courtyard and Bourbon Balcony Suites. Event capacities vary by space; the Grand Ballroom is the largest indoor space.

Couples planning a small wedding or elopement can request ceremony or reception options in the courtyard or one of the balcony hospitality suites. The hotel provides dedicated wedding services and on-site event support.

  • Grand Ballroom: roughly 5,000 square feet (largest indoor space)
  • Fleur de Lis Suite and Courtyard: combine for a courtyard option with outdoor ceremony/reception potential
  • Bourbon Balcony Suites: hospitality suites overlooking Bourbon Street for terrace-style receptions
SpaceCommon use
Grand BallroomLarge receptions and ballroom ceremonies
Fleur de Lis Suite & CourtyardGarden-style outdoor ceremonies and receptions
Bourbon Balcony Hospitality SuitesTerrace/ceremony options overlooking Bourbon Street

Practical info, policies and fees

Standard check-in is 4:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM; early check-in or late check-out may be available for a fee and is subject to availability. A photo ID and credit card are required at check-in.

A mandatory daily Destination Fee applies to room rates; the fee includes a welcome amenity, Wi‑Fi, a $15 daily food-and-beverage credit, and discounted entry to select nearby attractions. The hotel offers 24-hour valet parking in an on-site garage (overnight valet rate is listed separately).

  • Minimum age to check in: 21 years (the property welcomes families once a qualifying adult checks in)
  • Destination Fee: mandatory daily charge that includes listed inclusions (check your booking for current amount and details)
  • Valet parking: 24-hour valet with separate overnight rate; height restrictions apply in the garage
  • Pet policy: pet-friendly with a non-refundable pet fee per pet per stay (service animals exempt)
PolicyDetail
Check-in / Check-out4:00 PM / 11:00 AM (standard)
Minimum check-in age21 years
Destination FeeMandatory daily fee; includes amenity, Wi‑Fi and food credit
Destination details checked November 11, 2026; things change, so confirm anything important before you travel.
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Can I bring a pet on my honeymoon stay?

Yes. The Royal Sonesta New Orleans is pet-friendly and accepts well‑mannered dogs and cats. A non-refundable pet fee applies per pet per stay; service animals are exempt. Check your booking for the current pet-fee amount and any limits (the property typically allows up to two pets per room).

Is the pool private and supervised?

The hotel pool is in a private courtyard and is heated and open year-round (weather permitting). There is no lifeguard on duty; children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Do room rates include meals or drinks?

No. The Royal Sonesta New Orleans is not an all-inclusive property. Room rates do not include meals or drinks; the mandatory Destination Fee covers a welcome amenity, Wi‑Fi, a daily food-and-beverage credit, and some discounted attraction admissions.

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