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The Soniat House Hotel vs The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
Both hotels are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Soniat House scores slightly better than Royal Sonesta New Orleans. Soniat House comes in at #4 in New Orleans with positive reviews from 17 publications including Travel + Leisure, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
The Soniat House Hotel
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
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1133 Chartres St., New Orleans, LA 70116
From $325 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The recipient of endless tributes from various prestigious travel journals, the wonderful and romantic Soniat House lives up to the hype, though prices can be daunting."
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Concierge
"A speck of tranquility in the French Quarter, and possibly the finest small hotel in the city."
Fodor's
"Many regular New Orleans visitors consider this handsome oasis the city's finest hotel."
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Travel + Leisure
"The combination of luxury boutique accommodations and French Quarter setting distinguishes the Soniat House as one of New Orleans' most desirable hotels."
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DK Eyewitness
"The Soniat House is a favorite with visiting celebrities and millionaires."
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
Frommer's
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
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300 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
From $126 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
Frommer's
"The contrast between the hurly-burly of Bourbon Street and the Sonesta's elegant lobby couldn't be greater -- this is one of the classiest hotels in the Quarter."
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Oyster
Upscale
"The Royal Sonesta is Bourbon Street’s swankiest hotel, and guests can customize it to their level of party pleasure."
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Low-key travelers should ask for a hushed interior room deep in the property.
DK Eyewitness
"Covering almost a block in the Quarter, this hotel is like a little village with its own shops, cafés, courtyards, and personalities."
i
Ask to be as far away from Bourbon Street as possible to avoid street noise.
Star Service
"Spacious and beautifully appointed public rooms with marble floors, fountains and crystal chandeliers make this a prime rendezvous for locals and visitors. "
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Gayot
"French style and New Orleans panache come together in this hotel's long, wide lobby, which is flanked by one of the French Quarter's lushest courtyards."
