The Eleanor New Orleans
Rooftop pool base with real kitchens for families
About this hotel
The Eleanor draws families and small groups who want more than a standard room, with a rooftop pool and terrace that fills the afternoon before an evening kickoff and full kitchens in several rooms that turn a multi-night Sugar Bowl trip into something closer to a short-term apartment stay. The thirteen-minute walk to the Superdome runs through quiet CBD blocks, calmer than the busier Poydras corridor closer to the Dome itself. Balconies with pool or city views add a genuine amenity most nearby properties skip, and the hot tub and laundry service both suit a longer visit better than a single overnight before a Sunday game. Private check-in keeps arrival simple even with a group. The property keeps that balance consistent across the whole stay rather than just the first impression at check-in.
- Rooftop pool
- In-room kitchen
- 13-minute walk to Dome
- Balcony rooms
Our take
This suits a family or group staying multiple nights who want a kitchen and a pool to fill the afternoon before kickoff, rather than a bare room used only for sleeping. The thirteen-minute walk is longer than the closest Poydras Street options, so fans wanting the shortest possible walk to the gates should look closer to the Dome instead. Guests expecting a five-star finish at this rate should adjust expectations, but the location and basics both hold up well.
- Book a room with a kitchen if staying more than two nights, it saves real money on a Sugar Bowl weekend eating out.
- Use the rooftop pool the afternoon before an evening kickoff rather than sitting in the room waiting for game time.
- Allow fifteen minutes to walk to the Dome from here, longer than the closest Poydras Street properties near the gates.
Why we love it
- Rooftop pool and terrace
- Full kitchens in several rooms
- Balconies with city views
- Private check-in service
Why guests love itWe booked a two-bedroom unit with a kitchen for my nephew's first Saints game and the rooftop pool kept him busy the whole afternoon before kickoff, which made the wait far easier with a seven-year-old in tow. The walk to the Dome took just under fifteen minutes at an easy pace, longer than a Poydras Street hotel but worth it for the extra space and the kitchen at breakfast.