Soniat House

When I want to go to NOLA there is only one Hotel I want to stay. My husband knows exactly who to call first for reservations & if they are booked up & we can't get any reservations we usually just cancel going. I have stayed many other places in NOLA. I grew up in the area. I know the city well. The city of my childhood. There is no other place in the world like New Orleans & there is no where else I would rather stay when I visit, than the Soniat House. It's always my first choice. I love several rooms for different reasons. They are all completely different so staying in a few different rooms is the way to go. The junior suites are perfect for longer stays & the room across the street with the jetted tub is quickly becoming my favorite lately. Even though the building is early 19th Century, "The Soniat House" has only been around since 1982. It's owners, New Orleanians Rodney & Frances, bought a group of adjoining early 19th century French Quarter homes & turned them into the hotel that stands today as "The Soniat House." I can't even begin to describe the beauty of this hotel or the level of class it exudes. The furnishing & antiques alone are mind blowing. From their website it says:"The project was undertaken with their keen eye for design and decor, a preference for preservation over renovation, and a desire to seamlessly incorporate modern amenities into the historic structures. Their effort garnered the distinction of being the best restoration for commercial use in the French Quarter in the past 50 years. Each of the 30 accommodations is individually decorated and furnished with carefully selected period antiques." If you like 19th Century French Antiques you will adore this boutique hotel. It's stunning. Completely stunning. You can see the pictures of their rooms on their website but nothing compares to being there. The breakfast delivery is something you should experience at least once in your lifetime. Complete with linen napkins & real silver. I just got off the phone with them & got one of the last reservations. I can't wait to be back in The French Quarter, my beautiful city, the city of my childhood, in the hotel of my dreams. See you soon! :) The Soniat House has been honored with a feature spread in Architectural Digest, and is one of Fodor's Choice Top 20 hotels in the world. Highest recommendations.

From start to finish our stay here was perfect. Jill was an immense help in helping me figure out what room was right for me and would fit my budget. She was very patient and helpful in helping me plan out the trip. This quaint little home is just far enough that you are in your own little world but close enough that you can walk anywhere in the French Quarter. The staff is impeccable taking care of your every need. The balcony's are beautiful for photos and of course to enjoy a glass of wine. The court yards are also really lovely, breakfast arrives in a timely manner and are the best biscuits I've ever had. We stayed for 4 nights and I've never felt more at home in a hotel. Highly recommend staying here.

Such a cool boutique. Part of SLH and now the Hyatt umbrella, Soniat House is completely out of left field in terms of outward appearances and actual experience. You walk into what looks like an old townhouse, only to realize that it expands into a cozy little garden surrounded by various hotel rooms. The decor is lovely and the staff super friendly. It really did feel like a quiet oasis in the middle of a bustling city. Absolutely loved my stay here and would recommend it for someone looking for something a little off the beaten path.

Incredibly Beautiful Hotel Provides the True NOLA Experience. We stayed here in 2015 and we are heading back in 2018 for our second experience at this amazing hotel. This hotel is much more than lodging, it is evocative of the place in the most wonderful way. The courtyard, the staff, the welcome, the rooms, represent the best of NOLA. I had seen this place in shelter magazines for years before staying here, so I had the highest of expectations and a bit of trepidation before we arrived, as things that are billed to be so wonderful, often, in reality, cannot match the hype. Happily our sojourn at the Soniat House exceeded expectations. The staff are friendly, welcoming and full of enthusiasm and info about all that NOLA has to offer. The day we arrived we were directed to a wonderful free concert in Louis Armstrong Park in Treme that was the essence of NOLA jazz, the type of event that locals relish and tourists rarely learn about. We were also told about Coop's for 'red beans and rice Monday', which we would not have likely discovered on our own. They made inquiries re a carriage ride, which we did not ultimately take, but their efforts were much appreciated and always enthusiastically undertaken. The charming gentlemen in their white jackets made us feel like family as we spent time in the courtyard. With older hotels, the infrastructure can be challenging, but I am happy to report the temperature control, cleanliness, bed, and bathroom facilities were what I expect of a five star hotel. The anticipation of our return to this romantic and beautiful hotel has taken me back down memory lane and prompted my review.

This is one of the most romantic hotels we've ever stayed in, matched by only a handful around the world. It's not cheap, but we've paid three times as much for an equivalent room elsewhere.

Their cancellation policy is absolutely ridiculous -- no changes within 30 days of arrival! We could not make it as it turns out because my girlfriend got sick. They would not allow any change to the reservation, or make any concession whatsoever. No, they charged the entire $800 to my credit card for a 2 night stay! The hotel was not fully booked, so it's not like they turned away anyone in order to hold my room. I think this is a very greedy and selfish hotel and unless you are the kind of person who never ever needs to change their plans, I would not advise booking here.

Okay - so you want to spend way too much on a hotel? Here you go. And you better pony up for a suite. And don't expect an iron in your room, and it can take a few minutes for the valet to find your car. A 20" TV on a cart if you are lucky. This is no ordinary place. Beautiful. Opulent without being tacky. Private courtyards lined with votives at night. An honor bar stocked with really nice booze and no one watching to see how much you pour in your glass. Super-friendly help. Clarice the cat weaving around your feet in the morning. A vision of paradise - like no hotel I've been to in North America (reminds me of a couple in Costa Rica, though). Totally ruins ever other hotel.

Love the authentic feel of this place. Clean and quiet with friendly staff. Great location...walking distance from everything, but far enough away that you can get some peace and quiet. I will defiantly stay here again.

This place was BEAUTIFUL. I am gonna steal from David K. Beautiful. Opulent without being tacky. Private courtyards lined with votives at night. An honor bar stocked with really nice booze and no one watching to see how much you pour in your glass. Super-friendly help.Hotels.com had the room listed at $195. We called the hotel direct and got it for under 140Totally enjoyed our stay!!! Special thanks to our Check in agent Linda

I had a lovely stay at Soniat House two weekends ago. It was short but sweet, and just as I would have expected. From the moment I pulled up, until the moment I drove away, the staff was perfect. Breakfast was delivered to my room (biscuits and coffee), and it was delicious. In order of importance: Clean, safe, comfortable bed, location was great, quiet, very attentive staff