Element by Marriott New Orleans Downtown
A breakfast spread built for every kind of traveler
About this hotel
Element stands out for a genuinely broad breakfast spread, covering continental, American, buffet, vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free and kosher options rather than the standard muffin-and-coffee table found at many nearby properties. That range matters for a group with different dietary needs traveling together for a Saints weekend, removing the usual scramble to find something everyone can actually eat before a noon kickoff. Free bicycles offer a faster alternative to walking for a non-game day trip around downtown, and the fourteen-minute walk to the Superdome runs through the city centre rather than the outer edges of the CBD closer to the stadium gates. It is a small edge that adds up over a full weekend rather than a single overnight before the game.
- Vegan, halal, gluten-free options
- Free bicycles
- 14-minute walk to Dome
- Fitness centre
Our take
This suits a group with varied dietary needs who wants a genuinely inclusive breakfast spread rather than hoping a standard continental table has something for everyone. Fans wanting the shortest possible walk to the gates should note the fourteen minutes here runs a bit longer than the closest Poydras Street options nearby. It rewards a guest who values location and practicality over decor, which is a fair trade for most game weekends.
- Take advantage of the full breakfast spread if traveling with dietary restrictions, it covers more ground than most nearby CBD hotels.
- Use the free bicycles for a non-game day outing rather than walking the full distance to the Garden District or riverfront.
- Allow a solid fourteen minutes to walk to the Dome, longer than the closest Poydras Street properties near the stadium gates.
Why we love it
- Inclusive breakfast spread
- Free bicycles included
- Modern fitness centre
- Lounge area on site
Why guests love itTraveling with a group that included a vegan and someone keeping halal, the breakfast spread here solved a problem none of our other CBD options could handle as well before a Saints kickoff. The free bicycles got two of us to the riverfront and back faster than walking, and the fourteen-minute walk to the Dome that afternoon still left plenty of time before the gates opened.