The Royal Sonesta New Orleans

We booked a balcony on Bourbon. The location was perfect for exploring in all directions. The room was clean and comfortable. A bit tight with the space between the dresser and the foot of the bed. One of us had to step aside to let the other get through. Not a complaint, just an fyi. Our only real complaint was the bare bones amenities in the room. No pad, pen, laundry bag and no hook for towels near shower. We called the front desk to unquire about room service and was given the extension for the in house pizza parlor. There were no menus or information about the services in the room. No book with all the details and extension numbers etc. What we loved was the staff! So friendly and enthusiastic when we arrived. Made us feel so welcome. The hotel is immaculate. There was noise from Bourbon St nightlife, which we expected. It didn't prevent us from getting a solid night's sleep. We'd definitely stay again!

One of the places to stay to be in the happening place on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter. Though it's in the middle of the action, it's quiet inside and rooms facing the street are 'peaceful'. We stayed on the fourth floor facing Bourbon St and could not hear the music/ noise from the street. The service is great and so is the coffee shop downstairs. We didn't get a chance to dine at Revolution, but that's for next time. The rooms and bathrooms are clean and tidy. Definitely a place to stay.

Overall, we enjoyed our stay at this hotel. Strengths: - probably the best location of any hotel in the French Quarter, as it is within walking distance of so many NOLA highlights and is right on Bourbon St - very kind staff, especially Caleb (doorman) who greeted us so kindly every morning he was working and went above and beyond - pool with poolside bar, courtyard, plenty of places to lounge - 2 restaurants and a coffee shop in-house - housekeeping did a FANTASTIC job at keeping our room clean daily, it was much appreciated coming back to a clean room after long days of exploring Growth: - although pool was great, there is a DJ on Sundays who BLASTED music (would be good at a rave, but Sunday 2pm at pool, no). It was unbearable and the other guests at the pool were not pleased as well. The pool is meant to be a nice respite from the liveliness of Bourbon St, it was easily twice as loud - paid for a deluxe suite Queen, think I would’ve foregone the extra cost and just gone with a regular room - our room had no view (view of a wall), there were stains on the floor, TV didn’t work The hotel has done everything they can to mitigate this but be aware that rooms on the Bourbon St side are quite noisy at all hours of the night as there are several bars both in and adjacent to the hotel.