Virgin Hotels New Orleans
Nightclub and rooftop pool for a full night out
About this hotel
Virgin Hotels stands out on this list for treating the whole evening as one destination, with a nightclub, live music and a pool bar all on site rather than sending guests elsewhere for a night out after the game. The rooftop pool and sun terrace fill the afternoon before a kickoff, and the modern American restaurant covers brunch through dinner for a group that does not want to plan meals around the tailgate crowd taking over nearby cafes. At 1.2 kilometers from the Superdome, the walk runs a bit longer than the closest Poydras Street properties, but the nine-minute walk to Union Station keeps other transit options within easy reach for a broader New Orleans trip. Guests who plan around that detail tend to get more out of the stay than those who book on price alone.
- Nightclub on site
- Rooftop pool
- 1.2km to the Dome
- Live music
Our take
This suits a group or couple who want the whole night, from a pool afternoon to a nightclub evening, handled on one property rather than moving between separate bars and restaurants downtown. Fans who want the shortest possible walk to the Dome should weigh the extra distance here against the broader nightlife this property offers instead. It rewards a guest who values location and practicality over decor, which is a fair trade for most game weekends.
- Book a rooftop pool afternoon before an evening kickoff, it is a real destination in its own right at this property.
- Eat at the on-site restaurant rather than planning around the tailgate-crowded cafes near the Dome on game morning.
- Budget extra walking time to the stadium from here, it runs closer to twelve minutes than the shortest CBD options nearby.
Why we love it
- Nightclub and live music on site
- Rooftop pool and sun terrace
- Modern American restaurant
- Concierge service included
Why guests love itWe spent the afternoon before a Saints game at the rooftop pool and never left the property until it was time to walk to the Dome, which took about fifteen minutes at a relaxed pace. The nightclub that evening after the game meant we did not need to find a separate bar downtown, which was worth the slightly longer walk to the stadium earlier that day.