The Royal Sonesta New Orleans is a hotel destination wedding venue in New Orleans, United States, hosting 400 at dinner and 450 at the ceremony, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$33,000 (our estimate).
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans sits in the heart of the city, an urban hotel with an elegant feel and both indoor and outdoor space for weddings.
About The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans sits in the heart of the city, an urban hotel with an elegant feel and both indoor and outdoor space for weddings.
Couples can hold a seated ceremony for up to 450 guests, a seated dinner for 400, or a standing reception for as many as 600, with in-house catering handling the menus (gluten free options available).
Outdoor ceremonies are possible, there is a pool on site, and guest accommodation ranges from double rooms to two-bedroom suites with Bourbon Street balconies and a Honeymoon Suite for two.
The hotel is roughly 20 minutes from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and offers parking on site.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 400 guests
- Standing reception
- 600 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 450 guests
- Smallest party taken
- 25 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 483 rooms
- Room types
- 60 listed
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$33,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$150 to US$275 per headAisle estimate
House rules
- Weddings held
- All year
- Pets
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- MSY, 20 min by car
- Parking
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Urban, historic, elegant
The place
- Swimming pool
- Yes
- Gardens
- Yes
- Historic building
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Dietary options
- Gluten free
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Seated ceremony capacity for up to 450 guests, seated dining for 400 and standing receptions for 600
- In-house catering with gluten free options
- Outdoor ceremonies available, plus indoor meeting and banquet space
- Around 20 minutes from MSY airport, with on-site parking
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- MSY · about 20 min by carVenue website
Guests fly into MSY.
- Direct line
- (504) 586-0300
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can the venue hold?+
The venue seats up to 450 for a ceremony and 400 for a seated dinner, and accommodates up to 600 guests standing.
Can we marry outdoors?+
Yes. Outdoor ceremonies are possible, and the hotel offers both indoor and outdoor space, including a pool.
Is catering provided by the hotel?+
Yes, catering is in-house, and gluten free options can be arranged.
How far is the airport and is there parking?+
The nearest airport is MSY, approximately 20 minutes away by transfer. Parking is available at the hotel.
What accommodation is available for our wedding party?+
Options include Double Rooms, Deluxe and Executive Level rooms, Junior Suites, a Honeymoon Suite (King) for two, and larger suites such as a two-bedroom Senator Suite sleeping up to seven. Mobility and hearing accessible rooms are also listed.
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Sources and booking notes
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Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 400 guests
“#### Banquet rounds Up to 400 guests”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 600 guests
“With over 20,000 square feet of elegant space, The Royal Sonesta New Orleans offers 26 versatile venues for up to 600 guests.”
Read the source for standing receptionCeremony, seated: 450 guests
“Wedding Guest Max: 450”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedSmallest party taken: 25 guests
“From 25 to 400 guests”
Read the source for smallest party takenRooms: 483 rooms
“Hotel Rooms: 483”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 60 listed
“Junior Suite King Mobility Accessible Roll In Shower”
Read the source for room typesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“The elegant Fleur-de-Lis Suite, combined with our charming courtyard, features elegant design and lush greenery—a stunning backdrop for picture-perfect events, small meetings, executive retreats, and more.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“Our expert culinary team will craft a personalized menu to suit your taste and event style.”
Read the source for in-house cateringDietary options: Gluten free
“The chef modified several of the food options to make them gluten free for my daughters and other guests with gluten restrictions.”
Read the source for dietary optionsBar on site: Yes
“Or unwind with a cocktail at Le Booze, one of our five bars.”
Read the source for bar on siteWeddings held: All year
“Peak season: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov / Off-peak season: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Dec”
Read the source for weddings heldPets: Yes
“- Pets Allowed”
Read the source for petsNearest airport: MSY, 20 min by car
“MSY”
Read the source for nearest airportParking: Yes
“I can honestly say everyone at The Royal Sonesta, the parking attendants, the bellman, the concierge, front desk, sales, catering, and all of the staff at the wedding reception were phenomenally impressive!”
Read the source for parkingEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“The best venue for large weddings in New Orleans is our beautiful Grand Ballroom, which can accommodate receptions of up to 450 guests.”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“This charming space offers an intimate yet elegant setting for ceremonies, cocktail hours, or receptions.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSpace for dancing: Yes
“Crystal chandeliers and neutral palette for versatile décor Hotel provided stage and parquet dance floor Banquet tables, chairs, and linens included Space for up to 300 guests On-site catering and dedicated event staff”
Read the source for space for dancingIndoors or out: Both
“From our lush French Quarter courtyard, iconic wrought-iron balconies, and outstanding culinary experiences to private rooms for bridal showers, brunches, and teas, The Royal Sonesta New Orleans hotel features spaces and services for dreamy weddings in the Big Easy.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Urban, historic, elegant
“The Royal Sonesta New Orleans hotel is ideally located in the heart of the French Quarter, on world-famous Bourbon Street.”
Read the source for settingSwimming pool: Yes
“Experience a unique atmosphere of timeless refinement, with elegant guest rooms and suites, authentic hospitality, a Food is Art philosophy, a lush courtyard with a heated swimming pool, and classic wrought-iron balconies at our AAA Four-Diamond rated hotel in New Orleans.”
Read the source for swimming poolGardens: Yes
“The courtyard is cared for by a full-time horticulturist and boasts a tranquil verdi gris fountain, lush ferns, bromeliads and greenery, 2 palm trees, and 4 orange trees.”
Read the source for gardensHistoric building: Yes
“The historic building with its Creole facade features iron-wrought balconies overlooking the famous strip, atmospheric courtyard and multiple entertainment venues.”
Read the source for historic building