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 Caf� 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 todays buffet style brunch. A spoon from Madame Begues restaurant is displayed in the restaurant. Champagne Brunch Buffets are hosted each Sunday and provide a fitting tribute to Madame Hippolyte Begue.
Rates:
129 - 319
Number Of Rooms: 483
Number Of Floors: 7
Check In Time: 3 p.m.
Check Out Time: 12 p.m.
Amenities:
24 Hour Security
Safe
Fitness Facility
In House Dining
In House Bar
Children Allowed
Pets Allowed
Data Ports
Business Center
Family Rooms
Royal Sonesta Hotel
300 Bourbon St
New Orleans, LA 70130
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.