This group of works consists of more than 7,000 contemporary paintings, sculptures, original prints, and tapestries by both emerging and established artists such as Frank Stella, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Sol Lewitt, Jan Dibbets, Malcolm Morley, and Carl Palazzolo. Initiated in the early 1960s, Sonesta's Art Collection is one of the first corporate hotel programs dedicated to original art by nationally and internationally known artists. Two years later, Royal Sonesta New Orleans opened its doors. In 1967, the Vieux Carre Commission approved plans to begin construction of what would become a landmark French Quarter hotel. Nearly 70 years later, the owners of the Sonesta brand at that time, the Sonnabends, were introduced to developer Lester Kabacoff and soon the site of the old brewery would be repurposed. In 1890, the American Brewing Company purchased the winery and expanded the building to encompass an entire city block. During the 19th Century, Bourbon Street became a thriving commercial district with everything from a costume shop to a winery. Originally, houses, courtyards, and carriageways occupied the 300 block of Bourbon Street. The site of The Royal Sonesta New Orleans dates back to 1721 when French military engineer Adrien de Pauger first laid out the city of New Orleans. Please call us at 1.504.586.0300 should you have further questions about accessibility or email us at. Rooms designated as hearing accessible have features for guests who are deaf or hard of hearing, including visual alarms and notification devices.įor general amenities associated with each suite type, please see our rooms page.
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