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Sonder The Schaeffer

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Individually furnished, free cots/infant beds
Exterior
Rooftop terrace
Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, streaming services

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

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201 North Rampart Street, New Orleans, LA, 70112
  • Canal Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Bourbon Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Caesars New Orleans Casino
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, streaming services

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 59.5 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, streaming services

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, streaming services

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 59.5 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
4.2 out of 5, Very good, (121)
The price is CHF 140
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
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About this property

Sonder The Schaeffer

Apartment with kitchen, steps from Saenger Theatre
Along with a rooftop terrace, this smoke-free aparthotel has a seasonal outdoor pool and concierge services. WiFi in public areas is free. Each apartment provides a flat-screen TV with digital channels, plus a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop and a dishwasher. 2 bathrooms, an electric kettle and a hairdryer are among the other amenities available to guests. Housekeeping is available on request.
Sonder The Schaeffer offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations with designer toiletries and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Accommodation at this 3.5-star aparthotel has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers.

Bathrooms include baths 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.
During your stay at Sonder The Schaeffer, you're just a quick walk from Canal Street. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a rooftop terrace and concierge services. This comfortable aparthotel has 38 apartments. A kitchen and 2 bathrooms are available in each apartment.
  • Each apartment offers a kitchen, 2 bathrooms and a flat-screen TV
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a lift and a rooftop terrace
  • Steps from Saenger Theatre and 3 minutes on foot from Canal Street
Sonder The Schaeffer offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and concierge services. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3.5-star New Orleans aparthotel is smoke free.

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property does not have a front desk. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. Guests are recommended to download the property's Sonder mobile app before check-in.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 31 May and close on 30 September.
  • 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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 231 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 231 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 231 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 231 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 231 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ben

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. First motel we have stayed at with no reception. Easy check in and good communication. Parking across the road which was convenient and short walk to Bourbon St.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
3BR apt only had a love seat in living room. Insufficient seating for number of guests. Sheets were stiff and felt like plastic. Bedroom doors squeaking when opened enough to awaken guests when opened. TV kept reverting to screen saver screen during network TV viewing. No luggage storage on site. No drawers to hold clothing. Had to live out suitcases. Stayed at Sonder 21 in Nashville previously, really liked that one.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Marcia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Just didn't care for the window. No curtain
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
I just returned from a beautiful trip to New Orleans. Everywhere we went we were shown incredible hospitality. Except by Sonder. We stayed at Sonder The Schaefer, and the experience was deeply disappointing and, frankly, alarming. Our unit had no hand soap or washcloths. The washcloth and hand towels took almost all day to arrive after we requested them. We never received HAND SOAP. The keypad barely worked, forcing us to repeatedly fight with our own front door. A ceiling vent began leaking brown water directly onto the toilet and when I reported it, I was told that no one would inspect it because we were checking out soon. My brother’s room and second bathroom also had an active leak. The elevator smelled like burning rubber so we used the stairs because nothing says “vacation” like avoiding vertical death. The floors were visibly sloped and a cracked structural beam added a layer of dread to an already stressful stay. I was offered a refund for one night. But these issues affected the entire stay. Worse than the bad conditions, though, was the lack of care, or accountability from Sonder. And beyond the guest experience, here’s the larger problem: This is a company taking multi-bedroom apartments that could be homes for families in a city that desperately needs affordable housing and converting them into unattended hotels for tourists. There is no staff on-site. No real support. No concern for the neighborhoods these “aparthotels” exist in.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Allison

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE - No employees anywhere - Room filthy - Room not stocked with anything, asked for toiletries/more towels & the chat on the app which is oversees said it will take 24 hours for anything to be delivered… the room wasn’t stocked to begin with! - LOUD BEEPING ALL NIGHT LONG, kept us all awake. - Elevator didn’t work most days - Furniture broken - Microwave broken The worst experience I have ever had in a hotel or whatever dump this place is. Bare bones college dorm experience but the worst cheapest kind. A local tour guide told me it was a crack den and was just recently converted. That made perfect sense. DO NOT STAY HERE.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darius

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

A total A1 !!!!

BRAVO, BRAVO, BRAVO !!!!, We totally loved the unit and the communication/correspondents with customer service. We plan on coming back in October 2025 !!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Aron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
No windows in the bedrooms, no closets in the unit, no towels at the pool, and not a great stay. Everything else was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Comfortable and nice, but thin walls.

The hotel itself was nice overall, clean and good location. We were happy with the actual space. Our biggest problem was the very thin walls! We had read reviews about this but did not expect it to be as bad as it was. We would consider staying again, but would bring noise machines.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Overall it was nice and quaint . Great location . I do think the color scheme in the rooms needs to be updated. It was a green trim around the borders and doors . I think just updating would make a world of difference as well as putting some flooring down instead of the natural concrete
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denzil

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's right outside of everything in the quarter you can walk to any places.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cute trendy spot. Close to things.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family of 5 loved the three bedrooms/two bathrooms. The kitchen and living room let us relax at the end of a busy day. Everything we needed was included - dishwasher tabs, laundry detergent, paper towels, dishes, etc. I had a question that was quickly answered through the chat feature. When we needed extra towels they were delivered quickly. We would absolutely recommend Sonder to anyone and will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great location, roomy and comfortable. Noisy since it was near entrance and elevator and loud people enter all night. one bathroom faucet was in need of repair.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

craig

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rustic charm but modern and comfortable. Gym across the road and a short stroll to everything including Bourbon St
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the 3 bedroom apartment! It was so clean and nice. Plenty of room. Great location. Super simple rental, checkin, checkout processes. The only downside was the evelator noise in the night, since our room was right next to the elevator.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Wouldn't Do Again

The walls are super thin, so all night could hear people coming and going in the halls. The 3 bedroom felt cramped, and there definitely wasn't enough seating outside in the living area for us all. When we asked for extra towels, we were told to run a load of laundry.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the spaciousness of our 3 bdrm, 2 bath place with living room and kitchen and plenty of seating. They responded quickly to my request for more hangers (as I hadnt thoigh to bring any,).
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breanna

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergey, Naples

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the heart of French Quarter. Easy to walk to all main attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tasha N

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time staying at The Sonder in New Orleans. Our 3 bedroom, 2 full bath apartment w kitchen was very comfortable for the 5 of us. The room and building has amazing charm, such as real original uneven hardwood floors, brick and plaster walls. We appreciated that most people stayed relatively quiet after 10 pm. Very easy walk to Canal street, the French Quarter, shopping, restaurants and all the area attractions. Very clean, comfortable, and ac worked great! The only criticism is that there is not a way to store luggage either before or after arrival. There is not a front desk. We stayed 3 nights, but only enough coffee for 2 days. Bummer, I had to go down to the bar, and get coffee. (Not a big deal☺️)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergey, Naples

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend - walking distance to all major attractions in French Quarter. Stylish and practical. Communication is clear. Only one thing worth keeping in mind - if you come with a lot of clothes or stay very long our apartment did not have a closet and had only minimal storage space. We rented for three nights so it did not matter and could have been that our unit is for short stays.

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
We enjoyed spreading out in the three rooms. Washer/dryer was a nice thing to have. Interesting decor. Room was right by elevator and people were pretty noisy coming in and out all night until the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025