The Royal Sonesta New Orleans is a hotel destination wedding venue in New Orleans, United States, hosting 0 to 400 guests. Best months: April, May, August, October.
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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.
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans in New Orleans, open April–October.
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.
What The Royal Sonesta New Orleans has put in writing.
Read from the venue's own pages, quoted where we can. They say they host weddings here.
- Seated dinner
- 400 guestssource
- Standing reception
- 600 guestssource
- Ceremony, seated
- 450 guestssource
“#### Banquet rounds Up to 400 guests”
“With over 20,000 square feet of elegant space, The Royal Sonesta New Orleans offers 26 versatile venues for up to 600 guests.”
“Wedding Guest Max: 450”
- Room types
- 60 listedsource
“Junior Suite King Mobility Accessible Roll In Shower”
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yessource
“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.”
- Kitchen on site
- Yessource
- Dietary options
- Gluten freesource
“Our expert culinary team will craft a personalized menu to suit your taste and event style.”
“The chef modified several of the food options to make them gluten free for my daughters and other guests with gluten restrictions.”
- Nearest airport
- MSY, 20 min by carsource
- Parking
- Yessource
“MSY”
“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!”
- Event spaces
- Banquet roomsource
- Indoors or out
- Bothsource
- Setting
- Urban, historic, elegantsource
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
“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.”
“The Royal Sonesta New Orleans hotel is ideally located in the heart of the French Quarter, on world-famous Bourbon Street.”
4 our own notes.
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
Best held in April, May, August.
The months the weather, and the local rhythm, is kindest to a stay at The Royal Sonesta New Orleans.
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Things worth knowing.
Figures are estimates, modeled from regional rates and public sources, not a quote from the venue. Once the venue claims this page, their own rates take precedence.
Asked along the way.
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.
Others to weigh.
Hold dates at The Royal Sonesta New Orleans.
A note to us with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.