Built in the 1800s, the Soniat House has a story to tell. What was once the early 19th-century family residence of Joseph Soniat Dufossat is now a 30-room hotel celebrating New Orleans' unique history and architecture. It is recommended annually by Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report, praised for its style by Architectural Digest, and a fixture on the Conde Nast Traveler "Gold List."
The hotel consistently earns TripAdvisor's "Certificate of Excellence." The Soniat House is ideal for those seeking a quiet retreat in the vibrant and historic French Quarter. Behind our Chartres Street doors is a world of understated luxury and historic preservation. The tastefully decorated guest rooms and suites are filled with superb antiques and objets d'art, rotated on a regular basis by the owners.
Each is as special as the next and all have thoughtfully designed, recently updated bathrooms with spotless glass shower doors and antique nickel fixtures. The Junior Suites are a romantic choice with charming seating areas and direct access to the courtyard.
The hotel consistently earns TripAdvisor's "Certificate of Excellence." The Soniat House is ideal for those seeking a quiet retreat in the vibrant and historic French Quarter. Behind our Chartres Street doors is a world of understated luxury and historic preservation. The tastefully decorated guest rooms and suites are filled with superb antiques and objets d'art, rotated on a regular basis by the owners.
Each is as special as the next and all have thoughtfully designed, recently updated bathrooms with spotless glass shower doors and antique nickel fixtures. The Junior Suites are a romantic choice with charming seating areas and direct access to the courtyard.
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The hotel's name is a tribute to the buildings' original owner, Joseph Soniat Dufossat.
Their fortune built on sugar at Tchoupitoulas Plantation, the Soniat family built three strikingly beautiful townhouses on Chartres Street in the early 19th century.
Rodney and Frances acquired the property with a vision of creating the hotel they dreamed of discovering.
Their goal was to provide modern conveniences while preserving the architectural integrity of the original design.
The restoration produced an elegant retreat in the middle of the Vieux Carre.
Their fortune built on sugar at Tchoupitoulas Plantation, the Soniat family built three strikingly beautiful townhouses on Chartres Street in the early 19th century.
Rodney and Frances acquired the property with a vision of creating the hotel they dreamed of discovering.
Their goal was to provide modern conveniences while preserving the architectural integrity of the original design.
The restoration produced an elegant retreat in the middle of the Vieux Carre.
Each room and suite feature exceptional designer fabrics, hand-selected fine linens, custom color palettes, and is furnished with French and English antiques and art.
Our smaller queen-bedded rooms are ideal for business travelers.
Located on the ground floor at the front of the main house, the Superior Singles feature all of our standard amenities in its comfortable 275 square feet.
Guests can choose from king or twin beds.
After a day of exploring the city, relax in the courtyard under a canopy of lush tropical greenery before retreating to your nearby room.
Our smaller queen-bedded rooms are ideal for business travelers.
Located on the ground floor at the front of the main house, the Superior Singles feature all of our standard amenities in its comfortable 275 square feet.
Guests can choose from king or twin beds.
After a day of exploring the city, relax in the courtyard under a canopy of lush tropical greenery before retreating to your nearby room.
Plan your romantic stay in New Orleans with our 3-night Romance Package.
It includes a car and driver to meet you at the airport and complimentary chilled champagne when you arrive at your Junior Suite.
Soniat House's delicious breakfast is included in the price, served either in your room or outdoors on the courtyard.
The piece de resistance of the Romance Package is an intimate dinner for two at the beautiful, James Beard Award-winning Gautreau's Restaurant.
A local favorite, three of its chefs have been named to Food & Wine magazine's "Top 10 Chefs in America."
It includes a car and driver to meet you at the airport and complimentary chilled champagne when you arrive at your Junior Suite.
Soniat House's delicious breakfast is included in the price, served either in your room or outdoors on the courtyard.
The piece de resistance of the Romance Package is an intimate dinner for two at the beautiful, James Beard Award-winning Gautreau's Restaurant.
A local favorite, three of its chefs have been named to Food & Wine magazine's "Top 10 Chefs in America."
Our homemade buttermilk biscuits are freshly baked to order.
Served warm with Louisiana strawberry preserves, freshly squeezed orange juice, and a pot of cafe au lait.
Adjacent to Reception, the bar is for the exclusive use of hotel guests and operates on the honor system.
Choose from wine, champagne, mix-it-yourself cocktails, beer or soft drinks, fill out a guest check and the charges will be added to your room.
The hotel also offers a selection of well-chosen French and American wines and champagnes for purchase by the bottle.
Served warm with Louisiana strawberry preserves, freshly squeezed orange juice, and a pot of cafe au lait.
Adjacent to Reception, the bar is for the exclusive use of hotel guests and operates on the honor system.
Choose from wine, champagne, mix-it-yourself cocktails, beer or soft drinks, fill out a guest check and the charges will be added to your room.
The hotel also offers a selection of well-chosen French and American wines and champagnes for purchase by the bottle.
Soniat House offers everything you need for a business meeting, intimate company retreat, family celebration or low-key gathering of friends.
For business clients, the dining/meeting room can host up to 25 people in a theater setting or up to 14 at the conference table.
The latest in audio/visual equipment is available, including conference call capability.
Our signature breakfast is available, and catered meals can be arranged.
Soniat House is happy to host your next special event.
Guests wishing to use the courtyard for an event must book all surrounding hotel rooms.
For business clients, the dining/meeting room can host up to 25 people in a theater setting or up to 14 at the conference table.
The latest in audio/visual equipment is available, including conference call capability.
Our signature breakfast is available, and catered meals can be arranged.
Soniat House is happy to host your next special event.
Guests wishing to use the courtyard for an event must book all surrounding hotel rooms.
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