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The Royal Sonesta New OrleansvsW New Orleans - French Quarter
Both hotels are praised by professional travelers. Overall, Royal Sonesta New Orleans scores marginally better than W New Orleans - French Quarter. Royal Sonesta New Orleans is ranked #5 in New Orleans with accolades from 14 sources such as Not For Tourists, BlackBook and Condé Nast Traveler.
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
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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
W New Orleans - French Quarter Frommer's
Concierge Fodor's DK Eyewitness Star Service Gayot Zagat Oyster Not For Tourists
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316 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130
From $159/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's "It's got the luxury one would want from a more modern hotel, plus a certain sultry, decadent languor." Full review
Concierge "The W chain's minimalist, sophisticated aesthetic works particularly well at this cozy historic property."
Fodor's "This modern hotel has one of the best locations in the Quarter, and its rooms are designed with funky jazz and tarot themes." Full review
DK Eyewitness "W tries to find a middle ground between postmodern and French Quarter non-modern in this stylish hotel."
Star Service "With fewer than 100 stylish quarters to look after, standards and service levels are higher than what is usually expected from this chain." Full review
Gayot "The renovated W in the French Quarter marries urban chic with traditional Vieux Carre architecture in a stellar location --- the best of all worlds."
Zagat4.0
""In the heart of everything", these recently redesigned French Quarter quarters are "not the typical W", offering plenty of "Southern charm and hospitality"."
OysterUpper-middle-range
"This 97-room, mid-to-upper range hotel, located just blocks from Bourbon Street, is definitely for those seeking a trendier, hipper NOLA experience." Full review
Not For Tourists ""W" stands for "we need your Wallet, now, sir.""
Jetsetter "Bringing fashion to the French Quarter with a nouveau NOLA restaurant, chilled out pool and buzzy cocktail bar." Full review
