NEW ORLEANS— The Royal Sonesta and Chateau Sonesta Hotels here, both located in the city’s French Quarter, sustained only minor damage from Hurricane Katrina, although managers are still assessing the condition of each property, according to a spokeswoman for the chain. The hotels are unable to reopen, however, because they do not have power or any ability to receive deliveries. Both hotels will remain closed until September 9th. Deposits for individual reservations will either be applied to future bookings or returned. All group cancellations will be approved without penalty through September 15th. Customers are being asked to check Sonesta’s Web site www.sonesta.com for up-to-date information, or call the hotel two days before arrival to confirm that the hotel is open. Telephone inquiries are being handled though Sonesta’s corporate reservations service at 800-SONESTA (766-3782). Many of Sonesta’s employees may have suffered significant damage to their homes. “Our thoughts are with our friends in New Orleans during this difficult time,” said Sonesta President/CEO Stephanie Sonnabend.
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