Aloft by Marriott New Orleans Downtown
Pet-feeless stay eight hundred metres from the gates
About this hotel
Aloft stands out on this list as one of the only genuinely pet-feeless properties near the Dome, an eight hundred metre walk from the gates with no added charge for a dog compared to properties elsewhere that either exclude pets or add a real fee. The rooftop pool and on-site bar cover a pre-game afternoon, and billiards adds a casual activity for an evening that does not revolve entirely around the game. At seven hundred metres from Bourbon Street, an evening in the Quarter is an easy walk too, and the 24-hour front desk handles a late check-in after a night game without any issue for guests arriving well past midnight. The property keeps that balance consistent across the whole stay rather than just the first impression at check-in.
- Pet-friendly, no fee
- Rooftop pool
- 700m to Bourbon Street
- 24-hour reception
Our take
This suits a fan traveling with a dog who wants a genuine pet-feeless policy combined with a short walk to the Dome, a rare combination this close to the stadium. Guests without a pet should still consider it for the rooftop pool and central position between the stadium and Bourbon Street at a reasonable rate downtown. It is a solid pick for the price rather than a splurge, and it delivers on the basics without much fuss.
- Confirm the pet-feeless policy at booking if traveling with a dog, it is genuinely rare to find this close to the stadium.
- Use the rooftop pool in the afternoon before an evening kickoff, it is a real amenity worth building the day around.
- Walk to Bourbon Street the night before rather than after the game, the seven hundred metre stretch gets crowded post-whistle.
Why we love it
- Pet-feeless policy
- Rooftop pool and bar
- 800m from the Dome
- Billiards on site
Why guests love itWe traveled with our dog and the pet-feeless policy at Aloft made this an easy choice over the other CBD options nearby that all charged extra. The rooftop pool became our afternoon routine before each game, and the eight hundred metre walk to the Dome was short enough that we never once considered driving or calling a cab for the trip. It was a small detail, but it made the whole weekend feel easier to manage from start to finish.