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The Royal Sonesta New OrleansvsFour Points By Sheraton French Quarter
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Royal Sonesta New Orleans is preferred by most writers compared to Four Points By Sheraton French Quarter. Royal Sonesta New Orleans comes in at #5 in New Orleans with approval from 14 sources including Zagat, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
Frommer's
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
Not For Tourists
Fodor's
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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
OysterUpscale
"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."
Zagat4.2
"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
Four Points By Sheraton French Quarter Frommer's Fodor's Oyster Star Service Gayot Travel + Leisure Not For Tourists
541 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
From $84/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's "The justification for staying in this too-pricey chain hotel is not the rooms... but the location." Full review
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If you plan to sleep, choose another place to stay or request an interior room.
Fodor's "Formerly the Inn on Bourbon, this property is well-kept and fairly priced, given its in-demand, heart-of-the-party Bourbon Street location." Full review
OysterUpscale
"This Sheraton property is no ordinary chain hotel: It's located on the site of the historic Old French Opera, and today's young opera singers perform in the lobby bar." Full review
Star Service "This low-priced, well-positioned property is a sensational entry-level hotel that...maintains a good reputation from regulars that revel in its vast shared balconies cantilevered over Bourbon Street." Full review
Gayot "Gracious service and an attentive staff welcome party goers year-round, since there's always action right outside the front door."
Travel + Leisure "Book a room with a balcony view... you and the kids can watch the human parade on one of the most famous people-watching streets in the world." Full review
Not For Tourists "Location. Location. Location. Otherwise, Chainville, USA."
