Historic Louisiana

The guest experience at New Orleans’
Chateau Sonesta Hotel and Royal Sonesta Hotel
is best captured by the company’s slogan: “This
is What You Came to Find.” Located in the
world-famous French Quarter, both of these
Sonesta hotels offer the best of Old World
tradition and the incomparable history and
ambiance of New Orleans, seamlessly combined
with the most modern comforts and amenities.
The Chateau Sonesta, a landmark building
constructed in 1849, was occupied by the
former D.H. Holmes Canal Street Department
Store until its closing in 1989. Its
transformation into a twentieth century hotel
includes complete interior renovation, and
skillful exterior restoration to retain the
building’s historic character.
Located at 800 Iberville Street, the Chateau
Sonesta offers the French Quarter’s most
spacious guest rooms, featuring grand twelvefoot
ceilings. Many offer balconies overlooking
Bourbon Street, the French Quarter, or the
hotel’s lush garden courtyards or outdoor
swimming pool.
Its location, just steps away from the
Central Business District and one block from
the Royal Sonesta Hotel, provides all the fun
and convenience of the French Quarter and
its historic landmarks, as well as renowned
restaurants and nightclubs. Sightseeing and
airport transfers are available, along with
shuttle service to most major conventions. Its
flexible meeting space includes wellappointed
meeting rooms accommodate
groups of up to 300 for meetings and 200 for
banquets and receptions.
The Royal Sonesta at 300 Bourbon Street
provides all the fun and excitement of the
French Quarter, combined with the elegance
of a European estate. Luxurious rooms and
suites, lace balconies, a pool and a hidden
patio terrace surrounded by lush greenery
provide the historical atmosphere for which
New Orleans is famous.
The Royal Sonesta’s architecture and
landscaping are reminiscent of the historical
nature of its site, which has a history extending
back more than two centuries. Early owners of
the property have included the greatgrandfather
of French artist Edgar Degas, whose
impressive Spanish Colonial home later housed
several banks, including the local branch of
Alexander Hamilton’s Bank of the United States;
as well as a gardener; army officers; surgeons;
educators; the American Brewing Company; a
historic bakery; and the three-story home of
New Orleans’ first postmaster, where American
Shakespearean actor Edward Hugh Sothern
(1859-1933) is said to have been born.
The Boston-based company operating these
two fine New Orleans hotels has a long-standing
reputation for offering uncompromising
personal service reflecting the culture and
history of each of its 21 upscale hotels and
resorts and 3 Nile Cruise ships. For more
information, call 1-800-SONESTA (1-800-766-
3782) or visit Sonesta’s website at
www.sonesta.com.
SONESTA
HOTELS OF
NEW ORLEANS
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Above: Royal Sonesta Hotel located at 300
Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
Below: Chateau Sonesta at 800 Iberville
Street in New Orleans’ French Quarter.
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