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Hotels
Sonder
9.2 (192 reviews)
623 Canal Street , New Orleans , us

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Lift / Elevator
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Clean rooms
Cons:
Loud noise at night
Unresponsive service

Categories

Cleanliness
9.04
Clean rooms were mentioned, but discomfort with dirty rugs and maintenance issues impacted perception.
Service
8.51
Multiple complaints about unresponsive staff and booking issues negatively affected the service perception.
Location
10
Great location mentioned repeatedly, central access to attractions.
Room Quality
8.5
Issues with noise, uncomfortable beds, and other problems lowered room quality satisfaction.
Amenities
9.03
Some positives like good shower and comfortable beds, but lack of adequate amenities noted.
Value for Money
9.49
Good value referenced, but other negative experiences affected overall value perception.
Food and Beverage
10
No specific mentions, assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.05
Many positives but significant complaints overshadowed overall satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 06:43

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Sonder at The Vitascope offers a range of luxurious amenities including free WiFi, air conditioning, and a well-equipped kitchen in each unit. Guests can enjoy the convenience of a washing machine, dishwasher, and coffee machine during their stay.

Convenient Location
Situated in the heart of the French Quarter district, this aparthotel is just a stone's throw away from popular attractions such as the Morial Convention Center and Mercedes-Benz Superdome. With dining options nearby and easy access to Union Station, guests can explore the vibrant city of New Orleans effortlessly.

Comfort and Style
Experience comfort and style at Sonder at The Vitascope with modern furnishings, cozy bed linen, and towels provided in every unit. Whether you're visiting for business at the nearby convention center or leisure at the Audubon Nature Institute, this aparthotel is the perfect choice for your stay.

Book now to indulge in luxury and convenience at Sonder at The Vitascope in New Orleans!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 192 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.04
Service: 8.51
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 9.03
Value for Money: 9.49
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 9.05
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JAnelle extended_group us
8
Great!
Pros:

Great location! It's located in the middle of everything and you couldn't hear a thing! It was clean and comfortable. Easy to walk to everything or take the trolly.

Cons:

The keypads weren't great. We had issues getting into the building and again with our room. The building keypad was horrible and hardly worked. Hard to load and unload as there really isn't any parking near the building.

2025-09-18 via Nuitee
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Jackie family_with_children au
1
Don’t stay here
Pros:

It was clean and good value for two people

Cons:

Room 203 is loud all night - no sleep from party goers to rubbish collection @4 am
Sonder staff are based off shore and 1000 % hopeless with replies and decisions
I asked for a courtesy partial refund and they declined due to no sleep
They tried to change me to a new room higher in the building but access code did not work
Also in a bad area - not good for children or anyone not aware of danger
Very disappointing - would never recommend the 2/3/4th floor - NO SLEEP and NO RESPONSE
also hard to access apartment with key pad

2025-09-17 via Nuitee
C
Chloe couple us
7
Pros:

The price

Cons:

The uncomfortable bed and stained rugs.

2025-09-16 via Nuitee
T
topwoman family_with_children es
10
Pros:

Amplio, bien decorado, limpio, moderno. camas y almohadas cómodas. buena ducha y accesorios de baño. espejos de cuerpo entero. Muy cómodo la entrada con código. cerca de zona bares. Calidad/precio correcto

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
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YU extended_group jp
10
Pros:

洗濯機が個室内にあった。
部屋全体が非常に広く綺麗だった。

Cons:

少し入り口がわかりにくい。
飲食店に挟まれたところにあるので気づきにくかった。

2025-09-05 via Nuitee
P
Paulo family_with_children de
9
Pros:

Zentrale Lage. Sehr groß!

Cons:

Wir hatten einen früheren Check in gebucht, aber leider war das Zimmer nicht fertig und wir mussten 40 Minuten warten.

2025-08-20 via Nuitee
family_with_children gb
9
2025-08-13 via Nuitee
M
MARC family_with_children es
10
2025-08-12 via Nuitee
J
Jill family_with_children au
10
2025-08-11 via Nuitee
M
Matt extended_group us
10
2025-08-01 via Nuitee
A
amyhO8630PD Family us
2
An unreliable, untruthful company- book knowing they may cancel on you the day before.
Pros:

Do not book through Sonder anywhere. My booking of 2 condo units was cancelled 2 days before Jazz Fest in New Orleans. I had made this reservation 3 months ahead of time. I got a full refund but a lot of frustration scrambling to find another place. I was told in July, they were no longer partners with Marriott, which seems to be a lie, as they are advertised here with Marriott. I was to be compensated $150 per unit for my inconvenience. Sonder can flush their $300 down the toilet. This is an unreliable company and not truthful.

2025-07-29 via Tripadvisor
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Monique young couple us
3
Don't do it! Worst experience! Will ruin your vacation. ZERO CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! AVOID!
Pros:

It was a great location and the AC worked in the unit

Cons:

The details on how to check in were not communicated before arrival. It states location is staffed and it is not. The A/C in the halls and elevator does not work so the 100 plus degree heat from New Orleans makes it an oven inside. We were finally assisted by another guest who happened by. Downloaded the app and found the door code in the app to enter the room, which did not work so we were still stuck in the hall. Called customer service while also chatting on the app, after 40 minutes on hold (in the heat) someone answered and she took another 15 minutes to be able to change the code to get us in the room. The backup lock for the door is barely hanging on, light bulbs are burned out in several rooms, the TV required a code to watch and after waiting 2 hours on chat they sent me info about Chromecast and how to do that. As it was now after midnight and I was not familiar with Chromecast and how to do it, we decided to shower and go to bed. There was not enough wash cloths for us so we had to bathe with hand towels. We were ready to get out of that place.

2025-07-28 via Nuitee
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Darren young couple nz
10
Fantastic! Super comfy beds and the bedrooms being internal made it perfect for a sleep in after a late night out
Pros:

So close to Bourbon st! Location location location!!

Cons:

Nothing

2025-07-20 via Nuitee
S
Sean young couple us
10
Everything was awesome.
Pros:

Beautiful

Cons:

Room was under repair/ being painted.

2025-07-18 via Nuitee
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Paul family with young children au
7
Good
Pros:

location was great
The apartment was spacious
The washing machine and dryer were handy with a family of 4.

Cons:

No free to air television. couldn't watch the news or sports etc. The management of Sonder scimp on the toiletries. Smallest bottle of body wash, shampoo etc.
Don't expect a good view of anything.

2025-07-12 via Nuitee
S
Sandefur family with young children us
10
Exceptional
2025-07-11 via Nuitee
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Glenda family with young children nz
7
Very good comfortable but noisy
Pros:

Beautiful apartments. Spacious and clean. Staff were helpful and answered messages as soon as possible.

Cons:

Need to double or triple glaze the windows. Location makes it very noisy and sleep was not easy.

2025-07-09 via Nuitee
L
Lisa group gb
10
Exceptional
2025-07-03 via Nuitee
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Benjamin family with young children au
6
Pleasant
2025-07-02 via Nuitee
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Teresa friends
4
Pros:

The pictures are misleading of the front of the property. It is on top of a bar called Voodoo Chicken and Daiquiris. If you are on Canal Street bring ear plugs to sleep. Super noisy. They had a white noise device, but it didn’t work the first night. No response from the chat. We had to goto front desk to get a replacement. Canal street is really dingy and sketchy. If you want to sleep don’t stay here.

2025-06-28 via Nuitee