The Royal Sonesta New OrleansvsHyatt Regency New Orleans
Hyatt Regency New Orleans and Royal Sonesta New Orleans are both rated highly by experts. On balance, Royal Sonesta New Orleans ranks significantly higher than Hyatt Regency New Orleans. Royal Sonesta New Orleans has a TripExpert Score of 88 with accolades from 14 publications such as Not For Tourists, Fodor's and BlackBook.
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
Hyatt Regency New Orleans
601 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113
From $109/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge
"The hotel complex is both attached to and dominated by the nearby Louisiana Superdome, which fills one of the huge atrium windows and provides a self-contained world for event-minded guests."
Fodor's
"The most luxurious of the bigger accommodation options in the city, this 32-story business and convention hotel has a cavernous lobby and glass stairway." Full review
Star Service
"Leisure travelers may feel somewhat alienated by its size, but there is no denying the exceptional quality in both the common areas and accommodations." Full review
Gayot
"Following an extensive, post-Katrina renovation, this hotel greets guests with an airy, soaring atrium done in classy bronze and brown tones."
Zagat
4.2
"Fans insist you'll be "treated very well" by the "knowledgeable" staff, and with... a "relaxing" rooftop pool, staying here is "a pleasure."
Travel + Leisure
"If you want to treat your family to a swanky New Orleans experience, this elegant property, set right next to the Superdome, might be for you." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"With 1,193 rooms, this upscale high-rise hotel feels a bit like a city unto itself. The setting is great for business travelers." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The city’s biggest hotel with rooms, amenities and restaurants aplenty." Full review
Jetsetter
"Downtown NOLA megahotel with five restaurants, a cabana-lined rooftop pool and business traveler perks." Full review