Soniat House

3.5 star property

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services

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1133 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA, 70116
  • Place, Royal Street
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bourbon Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mardi Gras
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the area

New Orleans

A luxury stay in New Orleans awaits you at Soniat House. Within steps you'll find Royal Street and Bourbon Street within a short 5-minute stroll. Highlights at this boutique hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Business travelers can take advantage of meeting rooms and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Attractions within a short walk walk of this 3.5-property class French Quarter hotel include Mississippi River and Frenchmen Street.

What's nearby

  • Royal Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bourbon Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • French Market - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mardi Gras - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Jackson Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Ursulines Ave Stop - 4 min walk
  • New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal - 12 min drive
  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Verti Marte - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Golden Lantern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪CC's Coffee House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪MRB Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Envie - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Soniat House

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the luxury Soniat House. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star New Orleans hotel is smoke free.

  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1829
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Soniat House offers 33 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). A nightly turndown service is provided and amenities available on request include in-room massages.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available
  • Valet parking on site (USD 46 per day)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 12.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1829
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during March, April, May, June, July and August.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 10 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 12.50 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 46 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Children 10 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

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Soniat House Hotel
Soniat House Hotel New Orleans
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Soniat House Inn New Orleans
Soniat House Inn
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Soniat House?

Yep, Soniat House has valet parking for USD 46 per day.

What makes Soniat House a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Soniat House.

Does Soniat House serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Soniat House?

No, Soniat House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Soniat House?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Soniat House?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Soniat House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Soniat House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 92 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

SaraVorn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights here with my husband in November 2020... I got the recommendation from Andrew Harper. It was such a wonderful experience.. feel like home..charming townhouse.. great location with walking distance to everywhere.. staff is friendly, attentive and helpful... the manager got us upgraded to suite #16 is facing the garden. We requested breakfast in the garden and It was just fabulous. The bed is clean and comfortable, the bathroom updated and clean. The place is so unique and has NoLa vibes. They handle well for Covid 19 pandemic with mask and everything. we even got an option to do non contact express check out. I would go back to stay in this charming house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property took you back in time. The location is convenient on the quieter side of the French quarter. Service was outstanding. Because it is an old building, the ceilings and walls don’t offer a lot of privacy. It was a unique experience without a doubt.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent and very accommodating. A special about out to Irvin for arranging highly desirable dinner reservations last minute. The location is excellent; however, there are a few downsides. You should definitely request (and pay for) and inner room. Our room had street noise even with the thick shutters that faced the street. Also, our mattress and pillows were surprisingly uncomfortable for this price point.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

deidre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful stay at Soniat House, Cornell was our first contact when we arrived and he is wonderful! He always had a smile and eager to help with whatever you need. We had a room facing courtyard, which I would recommend, and it was quiet. My negative is that breakfast was not included but our overall stay was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property and fabulous staff. Beautiful antique filled rooms.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

The initial room they provided was dark and poor. I needed to upgrade to get a better room. This was a difficult beginning to my stay. I don’t believe they can be trusted to provide the room quality I thought I had reserved.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you want a place with old time flare,clean rooms,excellent staff,beautiful courtyard,just outside the hustle of Bourbon St,then Soniat House is your place.It will be my go to N.O.place to stay! cant say anything negative about the establishment
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A beautiful oasis of peace and calm

A lucky/unlucky circumstance led me to Soniat House. I was getting ready to return home from a weekend getaway when my flight was cancelled! It was hard to feel bad about that because it meant that I could spend the night in the French Quarter. I chose Soniat House because it was not too close to raucous Bourbon Street, and it looked really great in the listing. And, I have to say, the listing did not come close to depicting who wonderful this place is. It is a beautiful oasis of peace and calm. My room was beautiful - with pretty antique pieces, a comfy queen-sized bed and high, high ceilings. The rest of the building was lovely - quirky and elegant and interesting - and the courtyard was lush and beautiful. I sat for a sweet hour, listening to the fountain and drinking a glass of delicious white wine, and at one point, out in the street, a brass band passed! Only in New Orleans! The people working at the Soniat were truly lovely, and so was the cat that hangs out near the front entryway. It was a an absolutely delightful stay, and I can't wait to return!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quiet location in the French Quarter. Staff was amazing and the room was really nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are attentive and friendly. Very peaceful space in a chaotic city
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the quiet end of the quarter, yet an easy walk to the heart of town. Very friendly and accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our second stay here. We love it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We prefer unique and older hotels to modern ones for their character and uniqueness. The Soniat House did not disappoint. The place is a lovely facility though because it is old it definitely carries sound in the hallway and the wood floors can creak too.. Each room is very unique and the architecture and furnishings were fascinating.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Only addition is more lighting.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a lovely hotel. So beautiful. It had an honor bar which we loved, but I wish they would of had an honor coffee bar in the morning . Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WENDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay. Loved the room, location and staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginny419

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was charming, friendly, clean and in a perfect location. One of the loveliest hotels I’ve been to.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful historical hotel.

Amazing historical property with beautiful decor , it was like staying at someone’s gourgeus fancy home. It has a fabulous comun use balcony and a garden internal courtyard , It was quiet and secluded and yet near everything you want to see by walk distance. Located on the cool side of town. It does not have a bar or restaurant but there is a self service honesty bar 24 hrs. You just will never see anyone around if you are looking to socialize.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the most beautiful places I have ever stayed. The courtyard was etherial, magical, beyond charming. The staff could not be friendlier. Antiques and very comfortable bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Status

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding hotel in French Quarter

Lovely hotel with outstanding service! Walking distance from many attractions, and I felt very safe in the area. The staff were friendly and approachable, and go out of their way to make folks comfortable. Rooms are lovely and romantic, and the atrium inside of the hotel gives it a wonderful, European feel. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Private haven with charm and attentive staff. Walk to French Quarter attractions. Historical atmosphere with modern comforts.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Romance in the Rain

Our favorite getaway location, ambiance, charm with the best coffee and biscuits ever!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This is my new home when I visit!

Amazing southern charm and great service!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our second stay at this beautiful, comfortable, atmospheric French Quarter Hotel...worth every penny...room is charming, spacious, luxurious bath, beautiful surroundings in rooms and common areas...welcoming, quiet, perfect central location, evocative of another era, combined with today’s comforts...can’t imagine a better place to stay in the FQ if you want a lodging experience evocative of the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice old french styled hotel, near all activities in the French Quarters. Staff very helpful and nice. The only negative was the breakfast choices (only hard boiled eggs, bread, OJ, biscuits ). Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018