The Royal Sonesta New OrleansvsOmni Riverfront Hotel
Both Omni Riverfront Hotel and Royal Sonesta New Orleans are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Royal Sonesta New Orleans ranks significantly higher than Omni Riverfront Hotel. Royal Sonesta New Orleans ranks #5 in New Orleans with positive reviews from 14 reviewers like BlackBook, Condé Nast Traveler 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
Omni Riverfront Hotel
701 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70130
From $107/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Upscale
"Rooms are chain-like, but large, and most have sofa beds; the on-site restaurant is solid; and the location is convenient to cruise terminals and a massive convention center." Full review
Gayot
"Guests are close to the casino, convention center, cruise terminal and trolley lines, and only five blocks from the French Quarter."
Zagat
4.2
""Right on the river", these "beautiful" Warehouse District digs bring a "lot of character" to the conference hotel experience with "cozy", "comfortable" quarters."
Star Service
"Guest rooms have been renovated. The good quality furniture, breakfast tables, inlaid bedside tables and lamps are embellished with brass." Full review