Location. The Royal Sonesta Hotel, located on world famous Bourbon Street in New Orleans, La., exudes European style and Southern charm. Jackson Square, where quaint shops, street performers, tarot card readers, artisans and other entertainers ply their trades, is located six blocks from the hotel.
Hotel Features. The seven story Royal Sonesta Hotel is built in traditional French Quarter style, with gabled windows, French doors and wrought iron balconies where a passing parade of world travelers along Bourbon Street can be viewed, especially during Mardi Gras. Desires Seafood and Oyster Bar opens directly onto Bourbon Street and emits an Old French diner vibe. Mystic Lobby Lounge hosts live jazz Thursday through Saturday. The Royal Café serves Starbucks coffee specialties. Begues Restaurant is a French Quarter landmark that prepares authentic French and Creole dishes. A 24 hour, staffed business center offers fax and photocopy services for a fee. A total of 20,000 square feet of function space accommodates events. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel for a fee. Recreational amenities include a courtyard enclosed, year round outdoor pool, and a complimentary, limited hour fitness facility with cardiovascular equipment and free weights.

Guestrooms. The Royal Sonesta Hotel offers 483 guestrooms facing Bourbon Street or an inner courtyard. Select rooms feature gabled windows, French doors and wrought iron balconies. Beds consist of pillowtop mattresses, 450 thread count sheets, colorful throws and down duvets. Accommodations contain minibars and coffeemakers. Bathrooms feature granite topped vanities and are stocked with Crabtree & Evelyn toiletries. Rooms include high speed wired and wireless Internet access for a fee, and flat screen televisions.

Expert Tip. The on site Begues Restaurant is named after Madame Begue who originated grand New Orleans breakfasts that evolved into today's buffet style brunch. A spoon from Madame Begue's restaurant is displayed in the restaurant. Champagne Brunch Buffets are hosted each Sunday and provide a fitting tribute to Madame Hippolyte Begue.