What’s included with your room and what costs extra
Your nightly rate at The Royal Sonesta New Orleans does not include meals — a mandatory daily Destination Fee (stated at $25 plus tax) is added to room bookings and covers a welcome amenity, daily Wi‑Fi, a $15 daily food-and-beverage credit, and some attraction discounts. Standard room amenities such as complimentary Wi‑Fi, access to the heated courtyard pool, and the 24-hour fitness center are available to registered guests; other services (on-site restaurant meals, valet parking, pet fee, possible utility/other fees, and some incidentals) cost extra.
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What the mandatory Destination Fee covers
The hotel applies a mandatory daily Destination Fee that is already noted in the property's fees. The fee includes a few specific items rather than covering all hotel services or meals.
According to the hotel's published information, the Destination Fee includes a welcome amenity gift, complimentary Wi‑Fi, a $15 daily food-and-beverage credit, and discounted entry to select nearby attractions.
- Welcome amenity gift
- Complimentary Wi‑Fi throughout the property
- $15 daily food-and-beverage credit
- Discounted entry to select nearby attractions
| Item | Included via Destination Fee? |
|---|---|
| Wi‑Fi in rooms | Yes |
| $15 daily food credit | Yes |
| On-site meals (full cost) | No — charged separately |
Room basics and in-room amenities
Guest rooms and suites at The Royal Sonesta New Orleans include standard in-room amenities noted on the hotel pages such as complimentary Wi‑Fi (covered by the Destination Fee) and typical room furnishings. Room types include options like Deluxe Room, Room, Furnished Balcony (Bourbon Balcony), Junior Suite, Suite (Pool Patio Split Level), and many others listed by the hotel.
If you need a specific feature (a bathtub, mobility-accessible fixtures, or an Executive Level room), the property lists designated room names such as Room (Executive Level) or Deluxe Room, Bathtub (Mobility); request these when booking and confirm any additional charges or availability with the hotel.
- Complimentary Wi‑Fi in rooms (Destination Fee applies)
- Room types include Deluxe Room; Room, Furnished Balcony (Bourbon Balcony); Junior Suite; Suite (Pool Patio Split Level), etc.
- Some rooms are designated for mobility or hearing access — book by exact room name if required
| Common in-room item | Included? |
|---|---|
| Bed types per room (e.g., 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds) | Included as part of the room type |
| Mini-fridge/coffee (varies by room) | May be included — check your room type |
| Premium in-room dining / cooked-to-order breakfast | Charged separately |
Pool, fitness center, and other guest facilities
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans provides complimentary access to its heated outdoor courtyard pool for registered hotel guests (pool is open daily year-round, weather permitting). The pool has no lifeguard on duty, and children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
A 24-hour fitness center is available to hotel guests. The hotel also operates a seasonal Oasis Pool Bar (hours are published by the hotel) and the courtyard is used for events; some poolside food and drinks are charged separately.
- Pool access: complimentary for hotel guests
- No lifeguard on duty; children 16 & under must be with an adult
- 24-hour fitness center: complimentary for registered guests
- Oasis Pool Bar and poolside food/drinks: charged separately
| Facility | Access for registered guests |
|---|---|
| Heated courtyard pool | Complimentary |
| Oasis Pool Bar (drinks/food) | Charged separately |
| Fitness center (24-hour) | Complimentary |
Dining, bars, and what costs extra
The property is not an all-inclusive resort — on-site restaurants and bars charge separately. On-site dining options include Restaurant R'evolution (Cajun/Creole dinner service), Desire Oyster Bar (casual oysters, po-boys, breakfast through dinner), PJ's Coffee Café, Le Booze cocktail bar, and The Jazz Playhouse (live music with a one-drink minimum for shows).
The Destination Fee provides a $15 daily food-and-beverage credit, which can be applied toward on-site purchases but will not cover full meals or most dinner tabs. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available for an additional charge.
- Restaurant R'evolution — dinner service; reservations recommended
- Desire Oyster Bar — breakfast, lunch, dinner (separate charge)
- PJ's Coffee Café — coffee and pastries (separate charge)
- The Jazz Playhouse — live music; one-drink minimum per set (21+ admission)
| Dining outlet | Typical charge status |
|---|---|
| Restaurant R'evolution | Charged separately (reservations recommended) |
| Desire Oyster Bar | Charged separately |
| PJ's Coffee Café | Charged separately |
Parking, pets, and other extra charges
Valet parking is available 24 hours in the hotel's on-site garage under the hotel; an overnight guest valet rate is published at $55 plus tax per night per car. Daily valet-only rates can vary and height restrictions apply—confirm vehicle height and current pricing directly with the hotel or your booking agent.
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans is pet-friendly (up to two pets per room) with a non-refundable pet fee of $75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from the fee. Other incidentals such as room service, minibar, phone calls, paid parking, and additional event or meeting charges will appear on your bill.
- Valet parking: overnight rate published as $55 plus tax per night per car (confirm current rate)
- Pet fee: $75 non-refundable per pet, per stay (max 2 pets per room); service animals exempt
- Other extras: paid parking for some short-term/day rates, room service, in-room incidentals
| Service | Typical extra charge |
|---|---|
| Overnight valet parking | $55 plus tax per night per car (published rate) |
| Pet fee | $75 non-refundable per pet, per stay |
| Cooked-to-order breakfast | Charged separately |
Booking notes, check-in/out, and deposits
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 an additional fee and are subject to availability.
A photo ID and credit card are required at check-in, and the hotel typically requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit to cover incidentals. The person checking in must be at least 21 years old.
- Standard check-in: 4:00 PM; check-out: 11:00 AM
- Photo ID and credit card required at check-in
- Minimum check-in age: 21 (children of all ages are welcome to stay)
| Item | Policy |
|---|---|
| Check-in time | 4:00 PM |
| Check-out time | 11:00 AM |
| Minimum check-in age | 21 years old |
