The Royal Sonesta New OrleansvsNew Orleans Marriott
New Orleans Marriott and Royal Sonesta New Orleans are both recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Royal Sonesta New Orleans is the choice of most reviewers compared to New Orleans Marriott. Royal Sonesta New Orleans scores 88 with praise from 14 reviewers such as Frommer's, 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
New Orleans Marriott
555 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
From $98/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"This centrally located skyscraper Marriott boasts fabulous views of the Quarter, the CBD, and the river." Full review
Star Service
"For those who revel in the anonymity of a large corporate beehive, this place buzzes with efficiency." Full review
Zagat
3.8
"Stay in the "middle of the action" at this "elegant" French Quarter high-rise with "pleasant" (if a "tad small") digs, featuring "soft" bedding plus city or river views in some."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"This mid-range hotel in downtown New Orleans houses many conferences thanks to its generously-sized meeting spaces, plentiful accommodations, and convenient French Quarter location." Full review
Gayot
"This hotel is mere steps from the French Quarter's restaurants, nightspots and historical attractions, as well as the Mississippi Riverfront with an aquarium, casino and shopping mall."