With a stay at Sonder The Schaeffer in New Orleans (French Quarter), you'll be steps from Saenger Theatre and 3 minutes by foot from Canal Street. .This aparthotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Bourbon Street and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Caesars Superdome.
National World War II Museum - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
Getting around
North Rampart at Conti Stop - 2 min walk
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal - 19 min walk
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
Bourbon Street Drinkery - 5 min walk
The Beach On Bourbon - 6 min walk
Deanie's Seafood Restaurant in the French Quarter - 4 min walk
Fiery Crab Seafood Res - 6 min walk
Killer Poboys - 4 min walk
About this property
Sonder The Schaeffer
Apartment with kitchen, steps from Saenger Theatre
Sonder The Schaeffer offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 38 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. 40-inch flat-screen televisions are provided, with digital programming available. Conveniences include electric kettles, housekeeping is provided on request, and cribs/infant beds (complimentary) can be requested.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. Additional amenities at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Languages
English, French, Spanish
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Seasonal outdoor pool
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Family friendly
Free cot
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hob
Bathroom
2 private bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Streaming services
Outdoor areas
Outdoor furniture
Rooftop terrace
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
Lift
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Housekeeping (on request)
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
38 units
Housekeeping (on request)
Individual furnishings
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Guests are recommended to download the property's Sonder mobile app before check-in
Access methods
Access code, private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
We should mention
The seasonal pool will be open from May 31 to September 30
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Sonder The Schaeffer Orleans
Sonder The Schaeffer Aparthotel
Sonder The Schaeffer New Orleans
Sonder The Schaeffer Aparthotel New Orleans
Sonder The Schaeffer Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
We loved the apartment. Everything was nice. The only issue we had was the thermostats not working. After reaching out the issue was fixed and everything was fine
Shelbi
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kirit
Travelled with group
23 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Overall a great experience! Rooms, common area were very clean and comfortable... kitchen was well stacked with good!
Will surely return again.
Kirit
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christie
Travelled with group
21 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Christie
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Angela, Courtenay
Travelled with group
18 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
As a group of 5, we found the space clean and beds all very comfortable. The decor and dining furniture need to be updated and/or replaced. The dining chairs literally need repair as the backs fell apart.
The location was excellent and lots of easy access to the French Quarter, restaurants, music and shopping.
The service(texts)was great when we had any questions, fast and easy.
The room could use extra pillow and a couch blanket for cooler nights.
Overall the room was comfortable and fit our needs. Thank you.
My only complaint is the lack of soundproofing between units. Easy to hear snoring of a neighbor and also if the area outside the building is loud this will be easily conducted into your unit. Otherwise we loved the place.
Absolutely an amazing stay .. close to everything walking … beds are so so comfortable… hotel was the best part of the stay
lorrie
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
Robert
Travelled with family
12 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Key pad needs to be replaced. Frustrating for everyone trying to enter the property.
Limited furnishings. Bedrooms too small to walk around the bed without banging leg into side of bed.
Robert
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
David
Business traveller
8 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Location and communication great. Layout good. Plumbing fixtures loose. Shower doors leak. Cheap, uncomfortable furniture throughout.
Neighbors upstairs from us had a melee with screaming, abusive language, and a lot of crashing around, on our first night after midnight. With no desk staff or security, we didn't know how to address the issue.
Entry through the first floor lounge was a weird vibe. People hanging out at all hours it was open. That felt unsecure as well. Might be a New Orleans thing.
David
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Travelled with family
6 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort
The microwave stopped working but there was an immediate response on the app Chat and the was fixed.
The number of bath linens was inadequte for a 3 bedrm. 5 person reservation, a chat brought more the next morning.
On our 3rd and 4th night the upstairs apt. was very noisy. like someone , kids? running, banging well after 10:00 Pm quiet time. after midnight.one night. I was reluctant to report at the time fearing retribution (?) from the occupants. That is on me, so I would suggest other report this type of problem. The 3 bedroom 2 bath on the edge of the French quarter is hard to find and the cost was reasonable with a common area to spend time with the group.
The property was clean and the apartment met our needs but the malodorous smells in the elevator and hallways were a bit off putting. If those issues were removed, I would give an excellent rating.
Had a great time - walking distance from Bourbon Street but away from the chaos. Fantastic apartment with very comfortable beds.
Would highly recommend
The property had 3 bedrooms and suited the six of us as anticipated. The rooms were clean and the kitchen equipped. The Sonder staff was very helpful through the app with assistance.
The strange portion was not much furnishings and/or storage accommodations.
The location was great and allowed us easy access for everything we wanted to do.
There was ZERO water pressure in the unit. There was also a dead coach room at the foot of our bed, but that’s New Orleans. Overall, it was a decent place - especially if you need multiple rooms like we did.
Coffee was good but we were served day old stale croissants even though fresh ones were available. When we asked why she didn’t offer the fresh ones, she said that her boss wants her to sell the old ones first. This was very poor service overall. especially as we sat there eating stale croissants, she is putting fresh ones in the display case right in front of us. Terrible customer service.
Robert
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Sean
14 Oct 2024
Liked: Amenities
Rooftop (very small) pool was nice to use on hot days.
Sean
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
Travelled with group
12 Oct 2024
College Dorm Vibes
Building front door and entrance front door won't work with mobile key, 2/3 beds without duvet covers, sheets pop off beds, broken table in living room, bottom floor frosted window doesn't block headlights when someone sits in their car for 20 minutes blasting us with lights at night. No mini bar or snacks per the listed amenities. Bathroom sinks trickle water out and faucets are too short. They barely make it into the sink, cheap toilet paper, low water pressure in shower, toilet base leaks, elevator broke and had to walk up and down Stairs with an injured knee to get to pool. No bathroom at pool level. Pool base is crazy slick and edges hot as hell. Pretty dangerous. Trex Boards sagging on pool steps.
It sounded like someone was doing construction above us. Constant banging and clanking. Poor insulation on floor above with people stomping around. Every door inside creaked so loud. It would wake people up if you opened a door.
Bed frames are high enough off the ground for stuff to go underneath, but it's really hard to get under to pull things out. Lack of luggage storage wasn't cool either.
The pictures and the way the place is marketed make it seem much more luxurious than it is. I would equate the space to a college dormitory or a hostel.
Overall not a great stay.