The Royal Sonesta New Orleans

Travelers praise the tip-top, Euro-tinged decor and the clean rooms at The Royal Sonesta New Orleans, which are outfitted with flat-screen TVs, minifridges, Keurig coffee makers, robes and beds with pillow-top mattresses. Also on-site is a heated pool, a jazz club, multiple bars and several dining venues. Business travelers will be pleased with the ample meeting rooms and meeting amenities (like on-site catering). At the same time, engaged couples dreaming of a Big Easy wedding will appreciate the property's indoor and outdoor venue options. The hotel's location along New Orleans' famous Bourbon Street can't be beaten; however, recent travelers note Bourbon Street-facing rooms let in a fair amount of noise, so request interior rooms for a quieter stay.

Misty Milioto is a seasoned travel writer based in New Orleans. The information below is from her on-site tour of this property. To see images, come with us on a photo tour.

Fun facts and finds from our hotel tour:

• The hotel, while located on Bourbon Street, has interior-courtyard-facing rooms that cut down on noise from the French Quarter. However, most visitors who book at the hotel do so to be amid all the action. 
• Four Bourbon Balcony Rooms take full advantage of the location, allowing people-watching from the balconies. 
• Many celebrities and public figures have eaten at Restaurant R'evolution, including Clint Eastwood, Robert De Niro, Michelle Obama, Jill Biden, Brad and Angelina, and many others.