This is one of the best. Great location, right in the middle of it all. Just remember, it is Burbon Street, so it is going to be a little noisy. But that it part of the fun!

Had a very pleasant 3 day stay. Excellent location. Asked for an upgrade when our room was noisy during a rain storm. They gave us a patio room which was several steps up. Would definitly stay again.

Normally we stay outside of the Quarter. We stayed at the Royal Sonesta for a wedding.

Our room was on the "R" floor. The seventh floor rooms seem to be more serene than other floors. Many in our party were on the third floor and they complained of noise throughout the evening. I think the "R" floor may attract a different crowd due to the additional expense. The food and beverage was good, but we did not take advantage of the offerings as the lounge is small and crowded (especially at the 5pm cocktail hour).

Room 7116 was called a "seventh floor balcony room". It had a little more room than a typical standard king. The wonderful thing is the very private, covered terrace with a table and chairs. We really enjoyed having this additional space. Your views from this terrace are of rooftops. You can see the tops of ships passing on the river, but not the river itself.

Service at the hotel was excellent. Nichole did our check-in. She was very gracious. I also want to recognize the wonderful room service employees. In particular, I wish I had the name of the woman who served our lunch on Saturday, January 14th. She was magnificent with the children and made a lunch for six on our terrace just wonderful.

The rooms and beds were in excellent condition. Bulgari products in the "R" rooms, but not the standards. The rooms are small, but the hotels in the Quarter are usually in older buildings and this is not uncommon.

We ordered room service on several occasions. The quality of food and service was top notch.

I was tempted to rate this hotel as five stars, but after a previous visit to the Windsor Court it is just not possible. I would stay here again if the price is reasonable and I wanted to stay on Bourbon.

The big five-o in the big easy, it was the perfect destination to celebrate. The Royal Sonesta could not of offered any more hospitality or grace. The employees make the difference there.Housekeeping does wonderful,the rooms are spotless and smell good.If you have a chance to talk to Wilbert,Wayne,or Chuck,you will not only be entertained but they can offer you advice on what to do, and what to eat where. The entire staff was excellent.
The hotel is old style architecture,rooms are a bit small,but classic N.O. style. Big crown mouldings,marble floors,cathedral ceilings in some of the rooms. The courtyard is a nice place to sit and enjoy a cigar and a drink. The foliage is beautiful. The evening offers some excellent jazz in the lobby bar.
As far as noise in the room,we had no problem.Our room was not on Bourbon Street so I can not speak about those rooms.But face it,You are in New Orleans,so guff up and enjoy!! If you want calm and quiet maybe try the beach.
My personal opinion is that if you want great food,fun,and entertainment,you must go. Staying at the Royal Sonesta definately puts you in the middle of it all.Thanks to everyone for making my birthday one to remember !
P.S. If its your birthday,pin a dollar bill on your shirt and see what happens.It is a N.O. tradition and I will tell you this,it is a lot of fun. It's a good thing, just try it.