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Elegant Weddings in the French Quarter
Royal Sonesta New Orleans is a wedding venue located in New Orleans, LA. Situated in the heart of the French Quarter, this iconic destination showcases the best of Southern style and hospitality. The striking exterior will transport your guests to a mindset of old-world glamour, while inside, plush furnishings and ambient lighting create a sophisticated aesthetic. Whether youāre planning a grand affair or minimony, the dedicated staff welcomes you to celebrate your love story in style. Royal Sonesta New Orleans has several event facilities that can be customized to suit your preferences. Characterized by sparkling chandeliers and lavish furnishings, The Grand Ballroom provides the perfect backdrop for memorable nuptials and can hold up to 550 people. The Fleur Dis Lis Suite opens out onto a tropical courtyard that was made for taking photographs, exchanging vows, and mingling over cocktails and appetizers. The Regal Suite is best for smaller events, with vintage-tiled flooring and weather-bronze chandeliers that add a dash of classic refinement. The Bourbon Balcony Hospitality Suite offers a semi-outdoor setting where you can host pre-wedding parties and intimate receptions. Throughout the festivities, your loved ones can relax and socialize by the Oasis Pool Bar before retiring to state-of-the-art guest rooms. The experienced personnel at Royal Sonesta New Orleans wish to bring your vision to life. Their Minimony and Micro Wedding packages are tailored to accommodate to-be-weds who have found themselves planning their big day during the pandemic. The Micro Wedding package features thoughtful touches such as a complimentary stay for the newlyweds, a Sonesta honeymoon deal, and a sparkling-wine toast. Your personal planner can even arrange a live stream, so friends and family from afar can be a part of the celebrations too. Exquisite meals are prepared by the expert chefs and beverage lists are selected to complement your cuisine selections.
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, On-Site Accommodations, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest Capacity300+
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Destination Weddings, Food & Catering, Planning, Service Staff
SettingsBallroom, Hotel, Restaurant
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View PricesThe Royal Sonesta New Orleans Reviews
Frankie Galvan (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Courtyard was perfect for our micro-wedding on 12-16-2023! It seems like an awkward space but they make it work for an intimate experience.
Reviewed on 09-01-2024
Courtyard was perfect for our micro-wedding on 12-16-2023! It seems like an awkward space but they make it work for an intimate experience.
Reviewed on 09-01-2024
Carli Cortez (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
My fiance and I met on Bourbon St, so we knew we needed to get married there, but we didn't want it to be a spring break style dirty booze fest. We are so lucky to have found the Royal Sonesta, a true hidden gem. Getting married in the courtyard was a dream. The fountain was such a beautiful and elegant touch. Getting to do the Second Line around the hotel (the busiest block) was the coolest thing ever. My guests LOVED IT. The amount of people who stopped and danced with us was unreal. Since this was a destination wedding, we had a Welcome Party in a suite overlooking Bourbon and threw beads off the balcony. 10/10 recommend. My guests had the best time.The food was the best I've ever had at a wedding, and so may of my guests told me so. The spread was insane, from cocktail hour to the raw bar...so delicious and epic. Get the chargrilled oyster attendant, people could not stop talking about and I felt so bougie. The cake which was included in our wedding package was absolutely delicious. Now the best for last, the Royal Sonesta staff. We planned everything with Olivia, who sadly left a couple weeks before our big day, but Monique handled everything on our wedding day and was the kindest, most attentive queen. We love her forever! The planning process was a breeze, it felt like I was planning an epic party with a good friend. Olivia made an overwhelming process so fun and enjoyable! From the moment I checked in, everyone treated us and our family like royalty. There were so many small thoughtful touches, like cookies waiting in my mother in laws room. I'll cherish that day forever and so much of the reason is because of how special the Royal Sonesta made it.
Reviewed on 07-12-2023
My fiance and I met on Bourbon St, so we knew we needed to get married there, but we didn't want it to be a spring break style dirty booze fest. We are so lucky to have found the Royal Sonesta, a true hidden gem. Getting married in the courtyard was a dream. The fountain was such a beautiful and elegant touch. Getting to do the Second Line around the hotel (the busiest block) was the coolest thing ever. My guests LOVED IT. The amount of people who stopped and danced with us was unreal. Since this was a destination wedding, we had a Welcome Party in a suite overlooking Bourbon and threw beads off the balcony. 10/10 recommend. My guests had the best time.The food was the best I've ever had at a wedding, and so may of my guests told me so. The spread was insane, from cocktail hour to the raw bar...so delicious and epic. Get the chargrilled oyster attendant, people could not stop talking about and I felt so bougie. The cake which was included in our wedding package was absolutely delicious. Now the best for last, the Royal Sonesta staff. We planned everything with Olivia, who sadly left a couple weeks before our big day, but Monique handled everything on our wedding day and was the kindest, most attentive queen. We love her forever! The planning process was a breeze, it felt like I was planning an epic party with a good friend. Olivia made an overwhelming process so fun and enjoyable! From the moment I checked in, everyone treated us and our family like royalty. There were so many small thoughtful touches, like cookies waiting in my mother in laws room. I'll cherish that day forever and so much of the reason is because of how special the Royal Sonesta made it.
Reviewed on 07-12-2023
McKay Rehwinkel (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We held a 200-person wedding at the Royal Sonesta using their Fleur de Lis Ballroom, Courtyard, and Jazz Playhouse as a magical New Orleans wedding venue. My guests were blown away by every aspect of the wedding. If you are looking to provide your guests with the perfect French Quarter wedding you need to choose the Royal Sonesta. Our experience was impeccable from day one of planning. Olivia is the best Event Manager, we have ever worked with. Anything we needed she was there to make it happen. I can not thank her or her entire hotel team enough. We truly felt like royalty! Our wedding unfortunately had some bad weather before the reception and with our outside courtyard plans, we were getting nervous that our dream wedding would not play out as we wanted. But Olivia led the RS Hotel Team to provide a perfect wedding, they all hustled to make sure we could have a courtyard experience. Not only was the venue perfect, but the food was Michelin Star worthy and I mean that. Our guests raved about the food all weekend look because we had several pre/post-wedding events. Our guests are still raving about the food over a month later. We asked for the best and they gave us the best. If you want a Creole Louisiana wedding, then you have to pick the Royal Sonesta. Make sure you ask for the Crab Cake Station because it is a must! They really made this process easy and so customizable. I wanted New Orleans and they delivered. I wish there were more characters to keep expressing my gratitude for the Royal Sonesta. Please consider this venue for your future New Orleans Wedding. I can not describe how kind every employee is here. I want to graciously thank the bellmen, valet, front/back of house employees, bartenders, servers, and chefs. They all played an important role in creating our perfect wedding. But our greatest thank you goes to Olivia, who choreographed this whole event. Olivia we would not have had the most perfect wedding without you! Thank you, Royal Sonesta! Pick this venue you will not be disappointed.
Reviewed on 20-06-2023
We held a 200-person wedding at the Royal Sonesta using their Fleur de Lis Ballroom, Courtyard, and Jazz Playhouse as a magical New Orleans wedding venue. My guests were blown away by every aspect of the wedding. If you are looking to provide your guests with the perfect French Quarter wedding you need to choose the Royal Sonesta. Our experience was impeccable from day one of planning. Olivia is the best Event Manager, we have ever worked with. Anything we needed she was there to make it happen. I can not thank her or her entire hotel team enough. We truly felt like royalty! Our wedding unfortunately had some bad weather before the reception and with our outside courtyard plans, we were getting nervous that our dream wedding would not play out as we wanted. But Olivia led the RS Hotel Team to provide a perfect wedding, they all hustled to make sure we could have a courtyard experience. Not only was the venue perfect, but the food was Michelin Star worthy and I mean that. Our guests raved about the food all weekend look because we had several pre/post-wedding events. Our guests are still raving about the food over a month later. We asked for the best and they gave us the best. If you want a Creole Louisiana wedding, then you have to pick the Royal Sonesta. Make sure you ask for the Crab Cake Station because it is a must! They really made this process easy and so customizable. I wanted New Orleans and they delivered. I wish there were more characters to keep expressing my gratitude for the Royal Sonesta. Please consider this venue for your future New Orleans Wedding. I can not describe how kind every employee is here. I want to graciously thank the bellmen, valet, front/back of house employees, bartenders, servers, and chefs. They all played an important role in creating our perfect wedding. But our greatest thank you goes to Olivia, who choreographed this whole event. Olivia we would not have had the most perfect wedding without you! Thank you, Royal Sonesta! Pick this venue you will not be disappointed.
Reviewed on 20-06-2023
Syd A (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-04-2023
Wedding Breakdown:75 guests (majority from out of state)Date: April 8, 2023Ceremony: Courtyard at 2:00 PMReception: Fleur de Lis Suite & Courtyard 2:30 - 7:00 PMDJ: DJ Storm from Omega EntertainmentSecond Line Parade: Frenchmen Street ProductionsPricing:Great, reasonable prices for a city wedding with upscale dining/food and beverage. Very simple pricing layout for the packages so you can do the math yourself easily ā or they will provide you with an estimate based on the option you are considering. You can customize/add items for more money, but their current options are really great as is. Planning:I started the process of looking for locations in January 2022. We live in a different state but most guests would have to travel anyways, we decided to look into our favorite city ā NOLA! I knew I wasnāt going to get a wedding planner because of our budget and I already knew I what I wanted out of our wedding. Out of the gate, Olivia (Catering Sales Manager) was fantastic. She was preemptively thorough, answered all of my questions and made me laugh during some of my most stressed out moments. Simply put, every part of the planning process regarding the Royal Sonesta was made as easy as possible for me, thanks to Olivia.I am very detail oriented, but there were several items Olivia brought to my attention for consideration that I would have never thought about. She understood exactly what I wanted. At this point, Iām convinced she is a mind reader. I was able to have the ālittleā things that were important to me like getting my cake packaged in to-go boxes for my guests (I provided the boxes) without a crazy up charge. Tasting & The Team:The tasting was an amazing experience. I loved that we got to meet the Chef and that he brought out members of his team to give them recognition for each of their contributions during the tasting. Day of, our dedicated attendant (Zelda) was more than we could have asked for ā sheās in the trust nest forever with us. Rooms:Iād recommend seeing if you and your bridal party/guests can fill the 8 rooms on the terrace above the courtyard the for the day before and of your wedding. It was fantastic to have that space made āprivateā because all of our people booked the rooms. The Day Of:It was calling for 100% rain and Olivia was fantastic about already having a backup option and working with me for my vision (the day before). Of course, there ended up being no rain. Everything was fantastic and went so smoothly the day of. Our guests raved about the food, beverages and venue. I knew it would all be great but it truly was fantastic. There was not a stressful moment on the day of and I couldnāt have been happier with how everything turned out.
Reviewed on 17-04-2023
Wedding Date 08-04-2023
Wedding Breakdown:75 guests (majority from out of state)Date: April 8, 2023Ceremony: Courtyard at 2:00 PMReception: Fleur de Lis Suite & Courtyard 2:30 - 7:00 PMDJ: DJ Storm from Omega EntertainmentSecond Line Parade: Frenchmen Street ProductionsPricing:Great, reasonable prices for a city wedding with upscale dining/food and beverage. Very simple pricing layout for the packages so you can do the math yourself easily ā or they will provide you with an estimate based on the option you are considering. You can customize/add items for more money, but their current options are really great as is. Planning:I started the process of looking for locations in January 2022. We live in a different state but most guests would have to travel anyways, we decided to look into our favorite city ā NOLA! I knew I wasnāt going to get a wedding planner because of our budget and I already knew I what I wanted out of our wedding. Out of the gate, Olivia (Catering Sales Manager) was fantastic. She was preemptively thorough, answered all of my questions and made me laugh during some of my most stressed out moments. Simply put, every part of the planning process regarding the Royal Sonesta was made as easy as possible for me, thanks to Olivia.I am very detail oriented, but there were several items Olivia brought to my attention for consideration that I would have never thought about. She understood exactly what I wanted. At this point, Iām convinced she is a mind reader. I was able to have the ālittleā things that were important to me like getting my cake packaged in to-go boxes for my guests (I provided the boxes) without a crazy up charge. Tasting & The Team:The tasting was an amazing experience. I loved that we got to meet the Chef and that he brought out members of his team to give them recognition for each of their contributions during the tasting. Day of, our dedicated attendant (Zelda) was more than we could have asked for ā sheās in the trust nest forever with us. Rooms:Iād recommend seeing if you and your bridal party/guests can fill the 8 rooms on the terrace above the courtyard the for the day before and of your wedding. It was fantastic to have that space made āprivateā because all of our people booked the rooms. The Day Of:It was calling for 100% rain and Olivia was fantastic about already having a backup option and working with me for my vision (the day before). Of course, there ended up being no rain. Everything was fantastic and went so smoothly the day of. Our guests raved about the food, beverages and venue. I knew it would all be great but it truly was fantastic. There was not a stressful moment on the day of and I couldnāt have been happier with how everything turned out.
Reviewed on 17-04-2023
Natalie Misasi (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-01-2023
We held a 120 person wedding in the Fleur de Lis Courtyard (and adjoining room). An absolutely stunning venue and Olivia is a dream to work with. Our guests said it was the best wedding they had ever been to!Ceremony: The ceremony felt intimate. Guests were able to sit up close and see/hear everything. Although you are right on Bourbon St., it was so peaceful. So convenient going right out on Bourbon for our second line! The staff flipped the courtyard into a cocktail space during that time and it was a lovely transformation.Food: Food quality was important to us from the beginning since it's the only thing people talk about after weddings.š We were initially hesitant in signing the contract after a less than desirable experience at Desire but we had gotten some feedback from friends who had attended events at the hotel who all raved so we went ahead with the contract. They were all absolutely correct. The food is *superb*! Our favorites were the shrimp and alligator sliders but our guests RAVED about Miss Latrell's gumbo. Have no worries - the food is excellent. Accommodating: Most of our guests were from out of state and were staying at the hotel so we had a welcome social the first night out on the terrace. We booked all of the rooms on the terrace in order to have that private space. It was great that there was an adjoining conference room guests could come thru to access the terrace. The staff even put a sign out by the elevator to help direct people! leading up to the big day, the weather forecast was looking bleak. Olivia was able to provide alternative plans and was so helpful in making gametime decisions. We ended up sticking with the courtyard and chancing it and it worked out in our favor.Staff: Every one of our guests raved about the hotel staff. Throughout their stay, every Royal Sonesta employee was so helpful and welcoming. You really could not ask for more. They were all incredible. Even when we toured the venue and had our food tasting, everyone goes above and beyond. Olivia (Catering Sales Manager) is the most wonderful person to work with. My superlatives are insufficient for how helpful she is. Venue: The hotel and event spaces are beautiful. The courtyard is absolutely stunning (our pictures look amazing). The flow between the Fleur de Lis courtyard and adjoining room is so smooth. It was so easy for guests to move around. Because the venue is so beautiful on its own, we barely did anything for decorations. Some small flowers on tables and some candles around the fountain. The space is stunning as is.
Reviewed on 04-02-2023
Wedding Date 21-01-2023
We held a 120 person wedding in the Fleur de Lis Courtyard (and adjoining room). An absolutely stunning venue and Olivia is a dream to work with. Our guests said it was the best wedding they had ever been to!Ceremony: The ceremony felt intimate. Guests were able to sit up close and see/hear everything. Although you are right on Bourbon St., it was so peaceful. So convenient going right out on Bourbon for our second line! The staff flipped the courtyard into a cocktail space during that time and it was a lovely transformation.Food: Food quality was important to us from the beginning since it's the only thing people talk about after weddings.š We were initially hesitant in signing the contract after a less than desirable experience at Desire but we had gotten some feedback from friends who had attended events at the hotel who all raved so we went ahead with the contract. They were all absolutely correct. The food is *superb*! Our favorites were the shrimp and alligator sliders but our guests RAVED about Miss Latrell's gumbo. Have no worries - the food is excellent. Accommodating: Most of our guests were from out of state and were staying at the hotel so we had a welcome social the first night out on the terrace. We booked all of the rooms on the terrace in order to have that private space. It was great that there was an adjoining conference room guests could come thru to access the terrace. The staff even put a sign out by the elevator to help direct people! leading up to the big day, the weather forecast was looking bleak. Olivia was able to provide alternative plans and was so helpful in making gametime decisions. We ended up sticking with the courtyard and chancing it and it worked out in our favor.Staff: Every one of our guests raved about the hotel staff. Throughout their stay, every Royal Sonesta employee was so helpful and welcoming. You really could not ask for more. They were all incredible. Even when we toured the venue and had our food tasting, everyone goes above and beyond. Olivia (Catering Sales Manager) is the most wonderful person to work with. My superlatives are insufficient for how helpful she is. Venue: The hotel and event spaces are beautiful. The courtyard is absolutely stunning (our pictures look amazing). The flow between the Fleur de Lis courtyard and adjoining room is so smooth. It was so easy for guests to move around. Because the venue is so beautiful on its own, we barely did anything for decorations. Some small flowers on tables and some candles around the fountain. The space is stunning as is.
Reviewed on 04-02-2023
Lisa Taylor (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-10-2022
10-22-22. Olivia and her team were amazing. Every detail was perfect, and fun and easy! We did the Balcony suites for the reception and it was a blast! Food was delicious. Would not change a thing!
Reviewed on 24-10-2022
Wedding Date 22-10-2022
10-22-22. Olivia and her team were amazing. Every detail was perfect, and fun and easy! We did the Balcony suites for the reception and it was a blast! Food was delicious. Would not change a thing!
Reviewed on 24-10-2022
Jeanne Wolff (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-10-2022
We recently had our daughterās wedding reception at the Royal Sonesta. The reception far exceeded our expectations. Olivia Sage-El worked with us tirelessly from start to finish. She managed all the guest rooms, the menus for lunch and for the reception and was an incredible problem solver all along the way. The chef modified several of the food options to make them gluten free for my daughters and other guests with gluten restrictions. Olivia had a positive, calming attitude and was masterful at coordinating with all my other vendors. The night of the reception Olivia and her team did an amazing job to create a flawless event that left all my guests raving about the delicious food and the beautiful venue. Having the reception at this gorgeous hotel was a great choice. I would highly recommend the Royal Sonesta to anyone who is looking for a perfect venue.
Reviewed on 20-10-2022
Wedding Date 15-10-2022
We recently had our daughterās wedding reception at the Royal Sonesta. The reception far exceeded our expectations. Olivia Sage-El worked with us tirelessly from start to finish. She managed all the guest rooms, the menus for lunch and for the reception and was an incredible problem solver all along the way. The chef modified several of the food options to make them gluten free for my daughters and other guests with gluten restrictions. Olivia had a positive, calming attitude and was masterful at coordinating with all my other vendors. The night of the reception Olivia and her team did an amazing job to create a flawless event that left all my guests raving about the delicious food and the beautiful venue. Having the reception at this gorgeous hotel was a great choice. I would highly recommend the Royal Sonesta to anyone who is looking for a perfect venue.
Reviewed on 20-10-2022
Jill Luttrell (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-10-2022
Fabulous location for any wedding, only twenty minutes from the airport , once at hotel all your guests can walk everywhere!Olivia and her team , Theresa, were the BEST at organizing the pre party on Friday night - Bourbon Balcony suite was great- food delicious, atmosphere fun and energetic. . The cocktail & reception at the Grande Ballroom was Amazing! Couldnāt have done it without Olivia! The band -Funky Monkeys was a huge hit!The entire wedding was such a success , I canāt say enough great things about the Royal Sonesta , if you want a stress free wedding - I highly recommend Royal Sonesta for all your wedding needs!
Reviewed on 11-10-2022
Wedding Date 08-10-2022
Fabulous location for any wedding, only twenty minutes from the airport , once at hotel all your guests can walk everywhere!Olivia and her team , Theresa, were the BEST at organizing the pre party on Friday night - Bourbon Balcony suite was great- food delicious, atmosphere fun and energetic. . The cocktail & reception at the Grande Ballroom was Amazing! Couldnāt have done it without Olivia! The band -Funky Monkeys was a huge hit!The entire wedding was such a success , I canāt say enough great things about the Royal Sonesta , if you want a stress free wedding - I highly recommend Royal Sonesta for all your wedding needs!
Reviewed on 11-10-2022
Sharon Petitt (other) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-07-2022
The Event Planning Team did an outstanding job. Elizabeth and Olivia thought of every detail to make this a perfect day for my daughter and future son in law. The venue was gorgeous and the food was delicious; every dish served was tasty and authentic New Orleans cuisine. My guests commented that this was the best wedding they had ever attended. Kudos to the entire catering group! They made this a very special day for everyone. I highly recommend the Royal Sonesta for all of your special events.
Reviewed on 14-07-2022
Wedding Date 02-07-2022
The Event Planning Team did an outstanding job. Elizabeth and Olivia thought of every detail to make this a perfect day for my daughter and future son in law. The venue was gorgeous and the food was delicious; every dish served was tasty and authentic New Orleans cuisine. My guests commented that this was the best wedding they had ever attended. Kudos to the entire catering group! They made this a very special day for everyone. I highly recommend the Royal Sonesta for all of your special events.
Reviewed on 14-07-2022
Sarah Parks (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-01-2020
We couldnāt have dreamed of a more beautiful wedding venue, down to the littlest details!! Thank you to the Royal Sonesta New Orleans team for going above and beyond for us and for all our guests, and for being an important part of our special day.
Reviewed on 07-02-2020
Wedding Date 25-01-2020
We couldnāt have dreamed of a more beautiful wedding venue, down to the littlest details!! Thank you to the Royal Sonesta New Orleans team for going above and beyond for us and for all our guests, and for being an important part of our special day.
Reviewed on 07-02-2020
Ashley Brown (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-10-2019
I would highly recommend this venue. The hotel is classy, updated, and very well run. If you have the absolute fortune of working with Wyeth Metz, count yourself one of the lucky ones. She gave honest opinions (ALL of which we utilized), and not only were they accurate, they added to our guests/our overall experiences. She was extremely quick to respond to questions or concerns, and also adjustments (some of which came very late in the process) with grace, understanding, and made it happen. Thank you Wyeth!The hotel is very clean, every employee seems to want to be there and help. We aren't locals in NOLA, so all of their help was appreciated and made a destination wedding so much easier and less stressful. Thank you all! Special note again about Wyeth, she deserves a lot of credit and will be a
Reviewed on 18-10-2019
Wedding Date 05-10-2019
I would highly recommend this venue. The hotel is classy, updated, and very well run. If you have the absolute fortune of working with Wyeth Metz, count yourself one of the lucky ones. She gave honest opinions (ALL of which we utilized), and not only were they accurate, they added to our guests/our overall experiences. She was extremely quick to respond to questions or concerns, and also adjustments (some of which came very late in the process) with grace, understanding, and made it happen. Thank you Wyeth!The hotel is very clean, every employee seems to want to be there and help. We aren't locals in NOLA, so all of their help was appreciated and made a destination wedding so much easier and less stressful. Thank you all! Special note again about Wyeth, she deserves a lot of credit and will be a
Reviewed on 18-10-2019
Emily Litscher (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-05-2019
Having our wedding at the Royal Sonesta was the best decision that we have made. It was truly the wedding of our dreams, and Anna Van Mol is the absolute best. She went above and beyond our expectations to make sure that our day was perfect. Leading up to the wedding and on our wedding day she made to communicate with our vendors and ensure everything went smoothly so that we did not have to worry about anything. She is so funny and easy to work with, and we cannot thank her enough for all that she did for us. The reception was everything we wanted and more. Our attendants and the entire staff working our reception were amazing, and the food was unbelievable. We would definitely recommend Royal Sonesta to everyone - it is the best!
Reviewed on 21-05-2019
Wedding Date 11-05-2019
Having our wedding at the Royal Sonesta was the best decision that we have made. It was truly the wedding of our dreams, and Anna Van Mol is the absolute best. She went above and beyond our expectations to make sure that our day was perfect. Leading up to the wedding and on our wedding day she made to communicate with our vendors and ensure everything went smoothly so that we did not have to worry about anything. She is so funny and easy to work with, and we cannot thank her enough for all that she did for us. The reception was everything we wanted and more. Our attendants and the entire staff working our reception were amazing, and the food was unbelievable. We would definitely recommend Royal Sonesta to everyone - it is the best!
Reviewed on 21-05-2019
AJ Pitzer (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-04-2019
We can't be happier with the decision we made by getting married at the Royal Sonesta. The ceremony and reception were perfect. The staff was amazing and made sure to cater to anything we needed. We worked with Anna Van Mol as our coordinator, and we couldn't have asked for anyone better. She deserves a raise! Our personal attendants were awesome to deal with and did anything we could possibly need. The food was PHENOMENAL. Best wedding food we've ever had, and we were told the same from our guests. The rooms were amazing and it was just an overall great experience. The one thing we would change is that the room the ladies got ready in, was cleared out during the reception. A lot of stuff got thrown away that shouldn't have been and a couple small items went missing. We would recommend anything that gets removed from the room that they got ready in to be saved somewhere and not just thrown out. Outside of that, we couldn't have asked for anything more from the hotel and would do it all over again!
Reviewed on 11-05-2019
Wedding Date 20-04-2019
We can't be happier with the decision we made by getting married at the Royal Sonesta. The ceremony and reception were perfect. The staff was amazing and made sure to cater to anything we needed. We worked with Anna Van Mol as our coordinator, and we couldn't have asked for anyone better. She deserves a raise! Our personal attendants were awesome to deal with and did anything we could possibly need. The food was PHENOMENAL. Best wedding food we've ever had, and we were told the same from our guests. The rooms were amazing and it was just an overall great experience. The one thing we would change is that the room the ladies got ready in, was cleared out during the reception. A lot of stuff got thrown away that shouldn't have been and a couple small items went missing. We would recommend anything that gets removed from the room that they got ready in to be saved somewhere and not just thrown out. Outside of that, we couldn't have asked for anything more from the hotel and would do it all over again!
Reviewed on 11-05-2019
Victoria Keogh (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-10-2018
I cannot put into words how utterly amazing the Royal Sonesta was as our wedding venue. It blew us and our guests away. From the first meeting we knew it was the perfect place, not just from looks but from their wedding presentation. They were so organized and full of ideas - they know how to host a wedding! Anna our wedding coordinator couldn't do enough for us on the lead up to the wedding and on the actual day. The hotel, the service and food exceeded our every expectation. It was our dream wedding that they helped make true. Again, cannot thank Anna enough and my bridal attendant, Naketha. Amazing!
Reviewed on 09-01-2019
Wedding Date 27-10-2018
I cannot put into words how utterly amazing the Royal Sonesta was as our wedding venue. It blew us and our guests away. From the first meeting we knew it was the perfect place, not just from looks but from their wedding presentation. They were so organized and full of ideas - they know how to host a wedding! Anna our wedding coordinator couldn't do enough for us on the lead up to the wedding and on the actual day. The hotel, the service and food exceeded our every expectation. It was our dream wedding that they helped make true. Again, cannot thank Anna enough and my bridal attendant, Naketha. Amazing!
Reviewed on 09-01-2019
D Sawyer (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-10-2018
From Planning to the actually reception, the Royal Sonesta delivered above and beyond a perfect wedding! As a MOB I was able to enjoy the day and the Royal Sonesta Wedding Coordinator did the rest!
Reviewed on 10-11-2018
Wedding Date 20-10-2018
From Planning to the actually reception, the Royal Sonesta delivered above and beyond a perfect wedding! As a MOB I was able to enjoy the day and the Royal Sonesta Wedding Coordinator did the rest!
Reviewed on 10-11-2018
Noel K (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-09-2018
I cannot say enough wonderful things about the staff at the Royal Sonesta Hotel. Starting with Wyeth who patiently answered all our questions while trying to decide on a wedding venue, the experience was amazing. Anna Van Mol, Event Services Manager, was personable, patient, professional and went above and beyond to execute our vision for our event as well as take care of things large and small that arose during the event. It rained and thus our ceremony had to be moved from the courtyard to a different location in the hotel. Anna was sincerely sorry for the weather, which was out of her control, but the execution and coordination with vendors (lighting, florals, etc) for moving the ceremony was flawless with no additional stress for us as the wedding couple. The ballrooms and other event rooms are naturally lovely but it is the people that make this venue priceless. The food was fantastic. The menu selection was also fantastic- from classic new orleans to less traditional wedding food items (try the cone display). The cake was wonderful (lemon cake with pistachio filling is my new favorite...who knew?). The servers were attentive. Communications were returned in a timely manner and gentle reminders were valuable in keeping us on track for deadlines. I am extremely happy with my wedding experience and the high quality services delivered by the Royal Sonesta.
Reviewed on 12-09-2018
Wedding Date 08-09-2018
I cannot say enough wonderful things about the staff at the Royal Sonesta Hotel. Starting with Wyeth who patiently answered all our questions while trying to decide on a wedding venue, the experience was amazing. Anna Van Mol, Event Services Manager, was personable, patient, professional and went above and beyond to execute our vision for our event as well as take care of things large and small that arose during the event. It rained and thus our ceremony had to be moved from the courtyard to a different location in the hotel. Anna was sincerely sorry for the weather, which was out of her control, but the execution and coordination with vendors (lighting, florals, etc) for moving the ceremony was flawless with no additional stress for us as the wedding couple. The ballrooms and other event rooms are naturally lovely but it is the people that make this venue priceless. The food was fantastic. The menu selection was also fantastic- from classic new orleans to less traditional wedding food items (try the cone display). The cake was wonderful (lemon cake with pistachio filling is my new favorite...who knew?). The servers were attentive. Communications were returned in a timely manner and gentle reminders were valuable in keeping us on track for deadlines. I am extremely happy with my wedding experience and the high quality services delivered by the Royal Sonesta.
Reviewed on 12-09-2018
Madelyn Duffey (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-01-2018
The Royal Sonesta has always been a favorite within my family. Now it is not only our favorite place to stay in New Orleans, all of our guests fell in love with the Royal Sonesta, too! It is beautiful, elegant, and grand-the perfect place for our January wedding. Wyeth Metz, the Catering Sales Manager, is INCREDIBLE. She took care of every detail, and went above and beyond our hopes and expectations. We are grateful to the Royal Sonesta and Wyeth for helping us celebrate our incredibly happy day.
Reviewed on 26-02-2018
Wedding Date 28-01-2018
The Royal Sonesta has always been a favorite within my family. Now it is not only our favorite place to stay in New Orleans, all of our guests fell in love with the Royal Sonesta, too! It is beautiful, elegant, and grand-the perfect place for our January wedding. Wyeth Metz, the Catering Sales Manager, is INCREDIBLE. She took care of every detail, and went above and beyond our hopes and expectations. We are grateful to the Royal Sonesta and Wyeth for helping us celebrate our incredibly happy day.
Reviewed on 26-02-2018
Raymond Saenz (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-06-2017
We had a lovely small ceremony on the terrace overlooking the courtyard. We stayed in a junior suite and were able to place some decorations and have a small procession right out of that door. WE had musicians on the terrace too. They treated us really well at the Royal Sonesta and we had some cake and champagne catered and also later room service all of which was wonderful. We were also able to go to the Jazz Playhouse that evening and next day Jazz Brunch to make it a fine NOLA musical wedding. We felt like celebrities!
Reviewed on 26-08-2017
Wedding Date 17-06-2017
We had a lovely small ceremony on the terrace overlooking the courtyard. We stayed in a junior suite and were able to place some decorations and have a small procession right out of that door. WE had musicians on the terrace too. They treated us really well at the Royal Sonesta and we had some cake and champagne catered and also later room service all of which was wonderful. We were also able to go to the Jazz Playhouse that evening and next day Jazz Brunch to make it a fine NOLA musical wedding. We felt like celebrities!
Reviewed on 26-08-2017
Athena McGuire (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-08-2018
We hosted a farewell brunch after our wedding reception for all of our guests at the Royal Sonesta in their Esplanade room. It was absolutely perfect. Not only is the hotel and rooms absolutely gorgeous the food is unbelievable. We did buffet style but with their food being so gourmet and the service being so top notch it felt like a full sit down meal. Everything tasted amazing and the display was kept clean and the food trays full the entire time. The room was private, extremely large, open and looked so beautiful with the white linen and crystal chandeliers. Leading up to the event I worked with Jessica who was absolutely amazing. She paid attention to every detail, answered all of my questions and was very responsive. She was also there the day of to be sure everything went off without a hitch. Our group even grew larger than expected and they quickly accommodated it and moved us to a larger room with no issue at all. This would be a perfect place to host any type of event.
Reviewed on 13-06-2017
Wedding Date 13-08-2018
We hosted a farewell brunch after our wedding reception for all of our guests at the Royal Sonesta in their Esplanade room. It was absolutely perfect. Not only is the hotel and rooms absolutely gorgeous the food is unbelievable. We did buffet style but with their food being so gourmet and the service being so top notch it felt like a full sit down meal. Everything tasted amazing and the display was kept clean and the food trays full the entire time. The room was private, extremely large, open and looked so beautiful with the white linen and crystal chandeliers. Leading up to the event I worked with Jessica who was absolutely amazing. She paid attention to every detail, answered all of my questions and was very responsive. She was also there the day of to be sure everything went off without a hitch. Our group even grew larger than expected and they quickly accommodated it and moved us to a larger room with no issue at all. This would be a perfect place to host any type of event.
Reviewed on 13-06-2017
Jade Pizzo (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-01-2017
We are so impressed with the Royal Sonesta. They accommodated our every need. Everyone kept telling us we had the best reception ever. Our bridal attendant was wonderful. The night couldn't have gone more perfect. Jessica was great to work with. The Royal Sonesta is the place to go for your reception.
Reviewed on 09-01-2017
Wedding Date 07-01-2017
We are so impressed with the Royal Sonesta. They accommodated our every need. Everyone kept telling us we had the best reception ever. Our bridal attendant was wonderful. The night couldn't have gone more perfect. Jessica was great to work with. The Royal Sonesta is the place to go for your reception.
Reviewed on 09-01-2017
Michelle Bourgeois (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-11-2016
We loved having our reception at the Royal Sonesta!! We picked the location because it was in such a great spot in the quarter, convenient for all of our out of town guests, and Wyeth could not be more helpful! The ballroom was recently re-done and OMG it looks fabulous! Wyeth and Jessica were so accommodating and went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and taken care of. My parents still rave how attentive the servers were and smooth the night went! Could not have picked a better location :)
Reviewed on 10-12-2016
Wedding Date 05-11-2016
We loved having our reception at the Royal Sonesta!! We picked the location because it was in such a great spot in the quarter, convenient for all of our out of town guests, and Wyeth could not be more helpful! The ballroom was recently re-done and OMG it looks fabulous! Wyeth and Jessica were so accommodating and went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and taken care of. My parents still rave how attentive the servers were and smooth the night went! Could not have picked a better location :)
Reviewed on 10-12-2016
Sarah McGough (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-11-2015
The staff, planning process, and venue itself were each amazing and accommodating to our every need!
Reviewed on 25-10-2016
Wedding Date 21-11-2015
The staff, planning process, and venue itself were each amazing and accommodating to our every need!
Reviewed on 25-10-2016
Alex Croxford (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-09-2016
The location is beautiful. The courtyard is the perfect ceremony space and the indoor reception area is elegant and opulent. The food was absolutely delicious and I would recommend the location highly.There does tend to be a lack of organization once the two amazing organizers, Wyeth and Jessica, leave for the evening though. Our beignet station was brought out an hour early during the cake pass and the speeches were late starting. These issues were so minor though, that I only noticed them a few days later looking back.Wyeth and Jessica are helpful and understood the style of wedding we wanted. They made suggestions that I would never have though of and never pushed if we weren't keen on them. The set up for both the ceremony and the reception was perfect and exactly what I wanted.They even managed to get us early check-in to the honeymoon suite the morning of the wedding :)
Reviewed on 11-09-2016
Wedding Date 05-09-2016
The location is beautiful. The courtyard is the perfect ceremony space and the indoor reception area is elegant and opulent. The food was absolutely delicious and I would recommend the location highly.There does tend to be a lack of organization once the two amazing organizers, Wyeth and Jessica, leave for the evening though. Our beignet station was brought out an hour early during the cake pass and the speeches were late starting. These issues were so minor though, that I only noticed them a few days later looking back.Wyeth and Jessica are helpful and understood the style of wedding we wanted. They made suggestions that I would never have though of and never pushed if we weren't keen on them. The set up for both the ceremony and the reception was perfect and exactly what I wanted.They even managed to get us early check-in to the honeymoon suite the morning of the wedding :)
Reviewed on 11-09-2016
Shibahn Singh (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-05-2016
Royal Sonesta is an excellent hotel for a wedding block. The staff there was great to work with. Very thorough, and did not make mistakes, even with so many reservations in our group. The service at this hotel is top-notch. Rooms have been renovated in the last year, and are very luxurious. We rented the Bourbon Balcony Suite for our hospitality suite, and it was a blast! The setup there is fantastic, with a large wet bar and wraparound Bourbon balcony. The party lasted all night long! I had the split-level pool suite for the bridal suite, which was perfect for getting ready with all my bridesmaids. We were able to walk right out to the pool while getting ready for the big night.
Reviewed on 08-08-2016
Wedding Date 29-05-2016
Royal Sonesta is an excellent hotel for a wedding block. The staff there was great to work with. Very thorough, and did not make mistakes, even with so many reservations in our group. The service at this hotel is top-notch. Rooms have been renovated in the last year, and are very luxurious. We rented the Bourbon Balcony Suite for our hospitality suite, and it was a blast! The setup there is fantastic, with a large wet bar and wraparound Bourbon balcony. The party lasted all night long! I had the split-level pool suite for the bridal suite, which was perfect for getting ready with all my bridesmaids. We were able to walk right out to the pool while getting ready for the big night.
Reviewed on 08-08-2016
Ursula Pearson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-06-2016
I cant NOT even begin to express how amazing the Royal Sonesta was for our destination wedding. Wyeth the sales manager made it such a pleasant and stress free event! My guests, my wedding party, and myself were all in awe over how amazing the ENTIRE staff was as well as how beautiful the hotel is! We had a strict budget and we actually stayed in it - the amount of beauty we got for our reception was worth every single penny and then some. If you are having a New Orleans reception...THIS is the spot.
Reviewed on 13-06-2016
Wedding Date 03-06-2016
I cant NOT even begin to express how amazing the Royal Sonesta was for our destination wedding. Wyeth the sales manager made it such a pleasant and stress free event! My guests, my wedding party, and myself were all in awe over how amazing the ENTIRE staff was as well as how beautiful the hotel is! We had a strict budget and we actually stayed in it - the amount of beauty we got for our reception was worth every single penny and then some. If you are having a New Orleans reception...THIS is the spot.
Reviewed on 13-06-2016
Christina Lin (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-02-2016
My now-husband and I are from Los Angeles and we decided to have our dream destination wedding at the place we first vacationed, New Orleans' French Quarter! After choosing over dozens of venues, we decided on the Royal Sonesta! Our wedding coordinator, Wyeth Furlong was absolutely amazing! She is so detail-oriented and had all the special touches I requested and then some for our dream wedding! Our guests kept complimenting on the venue, the food (the best!) and the service. I overheard my brother-in-law say, \"it must be that Southern Hospitality\" as we were so impressed with the servers at our reception (We are a group of Californians and Midwesterners)! I even had a wonderful bridal attendant at my beck and call the whole time. Her name is Naketha Keller and I insist she get a raise! Then after the reception, she took a vase of the roses from our banquet room up to our room and wrote me a sweet little note, which I am keeping in my wedding album! My father-in-law said to me, \"this must have been so much work for you.\" I smiled to myself, Nope! Wyeth and her wonderful staff made it completely stress-free! Everything turned out better than I hoped for!
Reviewed on 03-03-2016
Wedding Date 14-02-2016
My now-husband and I are from Los Angeles and we decided to have our dream destination wedding at the place we first vacationed, New Orleans' French Quarter! After choosing over dozens of venues, we decided on the Royal Sonesta! Our wedding coordinator, Wyeth Furlong was absolutely amazing! She is so detail-oriented and had all the special touches I requested and then some for our dream wedding! Our guests kept complimenting on the venue, the food (the best!) and the service. I overheard my brother-in-law say, \"it must be that Southern Hospitality\" as we were so impressed with the servers at our reception (We are a group of Californians and Midwesterners)! I even had a wonderful bridal attendant at my beck and call the whole time. Her name is Naketha Keller and I insist she get a raise! Then after the reception, she took a vase of the roses from our banquet room up to our room and wrote me a sweet little note, which I am keeping in my wedding album! My father-in-law said to me, \"this must have been so much work for you.\" I smiled to myself, Nope! Wyeth and her wonderful staff made it completely stress-free! Everything turned out better than I hoped for!
Reviewed on 03-03-2016
Christie Storey (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-05-2013
When the man of my dreams asked me to marry him we automatically knew it was going to be in New Orleans. I got down to planning and I was completely lost. I went online to find a hotel with a courtyard,and narrowed the choice down to 3. I called the first and the price was right but the person I spoke with had absolutely no enthusiasm or desire to answer my questions. I got off that call feeling blah. I called the next hotel on my list and I got Wyeth! Wyeth painted a picture with that first phone call that I knew would be the wedding of our dreams. 2 hours later I was emailing back the contract with our deposit sight unseen. Over the the next 6 month's this phenomenal person took care of any and everything we needed. When we arrived at the hotel 3 days before our wedding she put us in such a state of calm we had not a worry in the world. The hotel is beautiful and all of the staff there are handpicked from some of the greatest people New Orleans has to offer. I can tell you as a bride you really never get to taste your food but we were put in a room for 15 minutes and got to actually taste the best food ever. It's now 2 year's later and all of our guests still talk about our wedding and asking us when we will have a reunion trip at the Royal Sonesta? Our day was magical and we owe it all to this woman! If you're planning a wedding in New Orleans make this your first call
Reviewed on 30-05-2015
Wedding Date 26-05-2013
When the man of my dreams asked me to marry him we automatically knew it was going to be in New Orleans. I got down to planning and I was completely lost. I went online to find a hotel with a courtyard,and narrowed the choice down to 3. I called the first and the price was right but the person I spoke with had absolutely no enthusiasm or desire to answer my questions. I got off that call feeling blah. I called the next hotel on my list and I got Wyeth! Wyeth painted a picture with that first phone call that I knew would be the wedding of our dreams. 2 hours later I was emailing back the contract with our deposit sight unseen. Over the the next 6 month's this phenomenal person took care of any and everything we needed. When we arrived at the hotel 3 days before our wedding she put us in such a state of calm we had not a worry in the world. The hotel is beautiful and all of the staff there are handpicked from some of the greatest people New Orleans has to offer. I can tell you as a bride you really never get to taste your food but we were put in a room for 15 minutes and got to actually taste the best food ever. It's now 2 year's later and all of our guests still talk about our wedding and asking us when we will have a reunion trip at the Royal Sonesta? Our day was magical and we owe it all to this woman! If you're planning a wedding in New Orleans make this your first call
Reviewed on 30-05-2015
Melissa LeBoeuf (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-01-2014
Our one request was NO TIP JARS on the bar. When you are paying 20% grat on the bar tab the bartenders should not be nickel and dimming the guest on a $50,000 reception.They put tip jars out. My dad's assistant caught this early on and removed them. Our cake did not taste like the cake that we tried during the tasting. Also they cut the cake then only 1/2 my guest got cake. They did not pass out hardly any of it. (Most of the slip ups happened after the wedding/ banquet coordinator left for the night). Our late night pass-around (benigets and bailey mudslides) got passed out 45 minutes early. We paid for 15 minutes of the bar after the band finished. But as soon as the bad finished the workers shut everything down. The food was amazing. Everyone raved that is was the best wedding food they have ever had. We had a pasta bar, gumbo station, slider station, and shrimp and grits. Our wedding attendant was wonderful. She was so nice and any little request we had was handled immediately. She also got all our gifts up to the room and had a beautiful romantic setup in the room with rose petals and candles.
Reviewed on 14-02-2014
Wedding Date 18-01-2014
Our one request was NO TIP JARS on the bar. When you are paying 20% grat on the bar tab the bartenders should not be nickel and dimming the guest on a $50,000 reception.They put tip jars out. My dad's assistant caught this early on and removed them. Our cake did not taste like the cake that we tried during the tasting. Also they cut the cake then only 1/2 my guest got cake. They did not pass out hardly any of it. (Most of the slip ups happened after the wedding/ banquet coordinator left for the night). Our late night pass-around (benigets and bailey mudslides) got passed out 45 minutes early. We paid for 15 minutes of the bar after the band finished. But as soon as the bad finished the workers shut everything down. The food was amazing. Everyone raved that is was the best wedding food they have ever had. We had a pasta bar, gumbo station, slider station, and shrimp and grits. Our wedding attendant was wonderful. She was so nice and any little request we had was handled immediately. She also got all our gifts up to the room and had a beautiful romantic setup in the room with rose petals and candles.
Reviewed on 14-02-2014
Ellen Brown (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-05-2012
The rooms are beautiful and the service is excellent.
Reviewed on 01-06-2012
Wedding Date 05-05-2012
The rooms are beautiful and the service is excellent.
Reviewed on 01-06-2012
Lindsay Reynolds (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-09-2011
We love the royal Sonesta. Great location! The rooms and service are great.
Reviewed on 20-10-2011
30 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.93 out of 5.0Wedding Date 24-09-2011
We love the royal Sonesta. Great location! The rooms and service are great.
Reviewed on 20-10-2011
Contact Info for The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
| Contact | Value |
|---|---|
| https://www.facebook.com/royalsonestano/ | |
| X (Twitter) | royalsonestanoh |
| royalsonestano | |
| royalsonestano | |
| Website | www.sonesta.com |
| Phone | (504) 586-0300 |
| Address | 300 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA, 70130 |
| rsnosales@sonesta.com |
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