:: INTRODUCTION :: Located deep in the heart of the French Quarter, the Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans displays a timeless elegance and refinement reminiscent of its European counterparts. Its distinctive character, accented with a touch of Southern charm, makes a stay at the Royal Sonesta a one of a kind experience. Built in a French Quarter style, complete with gabled windows, French doors and wrought-iron lace balconies, the Royal Sonesta is distinctively European and unmistakably New Orleans. Beautifully appointed guestrooms and suites afford the ultimate in luxury, comfort and amenities. Take a refreshing dip in our pool or simply relax in our garden courtyard. Our hotel also offers some of the best choices in dining and entertainment. Begue’s Restaurant, overlooking the tropical courtyard, is acclaimed for its ideal blend of taste and ambiance. For lighter fare, there’s Desire Oyster Bar & Bistro, and for the spirit of jazz there’s the Mystick Den and Can Can Jazz Caf?. In New Orleans you’ll find an activity to suit every taste, and the Royal Sonesta Hotel is at the heart of it all in the French Quarter. :: HOTEL FACILITIES :: Outdoor Pool - Our courtyard outdoor pool and deck are great for an invigorating swim or just sunshine and relaxation. Guestroom Amenities - All rooms have irons and ironing boards, in-room safes, mini-bars, hairdryers and make-up mirrors. Communications - Each guestroom has a state-of-the-art telephone system with conference calling, voice mail with remote access, speaker phone, call hold and modem/dataport hook-up features. Dedicated lines, multi-line phones and personal receptionists can be arranged in guestrooms and meeting rooms. Video conferencing and fiber optic capability are available in some meeting rooms and suites. Fitness Room - Enjoy a workout with our Stairmaster, Universal equipment, treadmill and Lifecycle. Royal Sonesta Tower - Located on the top floor of the hotel is a concierge level accessed by a key-activated elevator. The concierge will personally attend to guests' needs and assist with travel arrangements. Continental breakfast and light evening refreshments are also offered. Tobacco & Gift Shop Jewelry Shop Other Services - Babysitting, safe deposit box, language translation assistance, and travel agency. :: RESTAURANTS & DINING :: Begue's Restaurant Named a "Good Value Dining Restaurant" by Travel Holiday Magazine Recognized as "Top Five Hotel Restaurants in New Orleans" by Gourmet Magazine American Automobile Association (AAA) Four-Diamond Award Four Bean Designation by New Orleans Times Picayune Known for its superb contemporary French and Creole cuisine, Begue's overlooks a secluded tropical courtyard. The restaurant is a tribute to Madame and Monsieur Hypolite Begue, who operated a famous restaurant of the same name in the mid-1800's in New Orleans' French Market. Begue's is open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner, Friday Seafood Luncheon Buffet, and Sunday Champagne Brunch. Desire Oyster Bar & Bistro Featured in Northwest Airlines Magazine article, "New Orleans Cuisine" (Japanese edition) Filmed for "New Orleans Good Times Guide" commercial, starring Arthel Neville Desire's classic neon sign, on corner of the hotel at Bienville and Bourbon Streets, is one of the most photographed sights in New Orleans Desire was named for the reputed aphrodisiac effect of oysters on the libido, not to mention the streetcar in Tennessee Williams' famous play. The bistro features fresh Louisiana seafood and Creole delicacies in a casual, street-front cafe overlooking Bourbon Street. Mystick Den Lounge Mystick Den was named after the term for Mardi Gras "Krewe", or Club Headquarters and features New Orleans specialty drinks and hot coffee libations. Adjacent to the lobby, the Mystick Den provides live entertainment Tuesday through Saturday nights. Happy hour and patio courtyard service are available. Open daily from 11:30 AM - 2 AM. Le Booze Overlooking Bourbon Street, Le Booze is a favored meeting place for locals, and the best people-watching spot in the Quarter! Offering happy hour and early bird specials and premium cigars. Open daily from 11:30 AM until 2 AM. Room Service Guests may order room service from 7 AM until 1 AM with pizza and beverage service until 6 AM. Quarter Deck Enjoy food and beverages on the third floor pool deck. Open daily, in season, for hotel guests only. :: ROOM AMENITIES :: Guest Rooms The Hotel is 7 stories high and built in traditional French Quarter style, complete with gabled windows, French doors and wrought-iron lace balconies. All 500 rooms (including 35 suites) offer a mini bar, individual climate control, color TV, radio, and phone with voice mail, dataport and conference call features. The Tower Floor on the 7th level has 30 rooms and 4 suites with private elevators, concierge and special amenities. Suites The Royal Sonesta offers 35 luxurious suites, including a honeymoon Jacuzzi suite and the distinctive Presidential and Royal suites. Lace wrought-iron balconies allow guests to enjoy the charm of Bourbon Street. ADA Compliant Rooms ADA Compliant Rooms Specially equipped barrier-free rooms at the Royal Sonesta feature wider doors and safety bars in the bathrooms, providing maximum comfort for our guests with disabilities. :: HOTEL ADDRESS :: :: Royal Sonesta Hotel :: 300 Bourbon Street New Orleans, LA 70130