Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome by IHG
Four blocks from the gates with its own Mardi Gras Lounge
About this hotel
This Holiday Inn puts its stadium proximity right in the name, and it delivers on that promise with just four blocks separating the property from the Louisiana Superdome, among the shortest walks of any hotel on this list. The rooftop pool and 24-hour fitness centre cover both relaxation and exercise for a longer stay, and the on-site Clarinet Bistreaux restaurant serves regional cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner, useful for a group that does not want to fight the CBD's crowded cafes on game morning. The Mardi Gras Lounge adds a themed touch that fits the city's character, and the 24-hour reception covers a late check-in after a Monday night game without any trouble at all. Guests who plan around that detail tend to get more out of the stay than those who book on price alone.
- 4 blocks to stadium
- Rooftop pool
- On-site restaurant
- 24-hour fitness centre
Our take
This suits a fan who wants one of the shortest possible walks to the Dome combined with genuine on-site dining and a themed lounge that leans into the city's character. Guests wanting a rooftop bar with skyline views or five-star finishes should compare this practical, stadium-named property against NOPSI or the Roosevelt instead. It rewards a guest who values location and practicality over decor, which is a fair trade for most game weekends.
- Eat at the Clarinet Bistreaux before a game rather than fighting the CBD's crowded cafes for a table on tailgate morning.
- Use the rooftop pool the afternoon before an evening kickoff, it is a genuine amenity worth building the day around here.
- Book here specifically if the four-block walk to the gates matters most to your trip over other amenities nearby.
Why we love it
- Only 4 blocks from the Dome
- Rooftop pool
- On-site regional dining
- Mardi Gras Lounge
Why guests love itThe four-block walk to the Dome was genuinely one of the shortest we found anywhere downtown, which mattered a lot with young kids in tow on game morning. Eating at the Clarinet Bistreaux the night before saved us from searching for a table in the crowded CBD, and the rooftop pool that afternoon kept everyone entertained until it was time to walk to the gates.