The Royal Sonesta New OrleansvsAce Hotel New Orleans
Royal Sonesta New Orleans and Ace Hotel New Orleans are both recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Royal Sonesta New Orleans is preferred by most reviewers compared to Ace Hotel New Orleans. Royal Sonesta New Orleans has a TripExpert Score of 88 with accolades from 14 reviews like Condé Nast Traveler, Oyster and The Telegraph.
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans Show All Reviews
300 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
From $126/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
Frommer's
"The contrast between the hurly-burly of Bourbon Street and the Sonesta's elegant lobby couldn't be greater -- this is one of the classiest hotels in the Quarter." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Royal Sonesta is Bourbon Street’s swankiest hotel, and guests can customize it to their level of party pleasure." Full review
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Low-key travelers should ask for a hushed interior room deep in the property.
DK Eyewitness
"Covering almost a block in the Quarter, this hotel is like a little village with its own shops, cafés, courtyards, and personalities."
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Ask to be as far away from Bourbon Street as possible to avoid street noise.
Star Service
"Spacious and beautifully appointed public rooms with marble floors, fountains and crystal chandeliers make this a prime rendezvous for locals and visitors. " Full review
Gayot
"French style and New Orleans panache come together in this hotel's long, wide lobby, which is flanked by one of the French Quarter's lushest courtyards."
BlackBook
"The balcony rooms over Nola's most vomited-upon boulevard offer guests the opportunity to soak in the festive ambience without the need for a Haz-Mat suit."
Zagat
4.2
"The "gorgeous", "nicely decorated" quarters ("well appointed" with flat-screens and pillow-tops) at this French Quarter "favorite" sure feel "royal", but its real appeal is "location, location, location"."
Not For Tourists
"A touch of class on Bourbon. First kiss-worthy courtyard."
Fodor's
"Adding a touch of class to its Bourbon Street environs, the elegant Royal Sonesta is a French Quarter favorite." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Home to one of the largest and loveliest courtyard swimming pools in the city... an amazing place to relax." Full review
Ace Hotel New Orleans Show All Reviews
600 Carondelet Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
From $104/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Gayot
"The Ace Hotel enjoys an enviable address in the vibrant Warehouse District, home to numerous galleries, the Contemporary Arts Center and a monthly art walk."
Travel + Leisure
"Another hotel that's making the CBD/Arts/Warehouse District more attractive is this none-more-hip chain, bringing its urban glam to NOLA." Full review
Zagat
"Rooftop Italian bites by the hotel pool." Full review
Jetsetter
"A boutique stay at a Vogue-endorsed hotspot in the Arts District, a short walk from the French Quarter." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A sassy spot in the Warehouse District in which to bed down, kick back and sip a Sazerac by the rooftop pool." Full review
goop
"The building itself is a 1928 art deco masterpiece in the Warehouse District, occupied by a Scandinavian furniture company for most of its existence, and now topped with a pool that’s open year round." Full review
Fodor's
"Ace Hotel New Orleans incorporates familiar staples of the Ace brand with unique and authentic New Orleanian elements." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Opened in 2016, the four-pearl Ace Hotel New Orleans is a trendy property in downtown bordering the Warehouse District, about a 15-minute walk to the French Quarter." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Upstairs, past the old-school photo booth in the elevator bank, you’ll find eight floors of guest rooms in several configurations, all with black-out curtains and cork floors." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"The exterior is fairly nondescript, as are most of the office conversions in the city’s Central Business District. Inside though, there's a wistful Art Deco vibe." Full review