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New Orleans Royal Sonesta	Average Price: $230 Check Rates

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300 Bourbon Street

New Orleans, 70130 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 2 of 37
Average review rating: 4.26

OpinionWell Value Index: 6

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (81) , Travelocity (2) , TripAdvisor (856) , YahooTravel (84)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. So you do get the best of both worlds, comfort and rest when you needed it, yet you are right smack in the middle of the partying district.

"The heart of bourbon street.. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/20/2012 Vote

2. The R Club was very nice, with complimentary full breakfast (eggs (the best scrambled my husband ever had in a hotel), meat, yogurt, fruit, bagels, toast, etc) and evening appetizers (various cheese and jams, hummus, savory tarts, meatballs, etc) and complimentary drinks.

"An absolute pleasure... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/19/2012 Vote

3. Walking distance to most clubs for late night (excluding Tipitina's which is way out of the way) as well as some of the best dining in town (G.

"One of the best! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/17/2012 Vote

4. best location right on Bourbon Street across from Legends of Jazz plaza with enjoyable Dixieland bands in an outdoor setting.

"Royal Sonesta Hotel room " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/26/2012 Vote

5. best hotel bathroom we've ever had in his country and abroad.

"Royal Sonesta Hotel room " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/26/2012 Vote

6. Location is best decided by your tolerance of noise.

"New Orleans at it's Best " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/26/2012 Vote

7. The Desire restaurant served the best Po Boy I had in town (try the soft shell crab po boy).

"Great Hotel In French Quarter " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/25/2012 Vote

8. And you were right, your version was amazing - and the fried chicken was the best we ever tasted.

"Malcolm in the Middle " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/24/2012 Vote

9. That said, it is apparent that the Royal Sonesta is well aware that it has the best location & relies on that to charge exorbitant prices that are not quite worth it.

"Relying on Location & Past Reputation " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/19/2012 Vote

10. PROS: best of Both Worlds absolutely.

"Best of Both Worlds " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/13/2012 Vote