Vibrant New Orleans is a very dog friendly city. From dog parks to pet friendly restaurants and bars, there is no need to leave your favourite four-legged friend at home. With this in mind, our hotel experts have compiled a collection of pet friendly hotels in New Orleans to make booking your next trip a quick and easy choice. There are a good variety of options including homely inns, chic loft-style suites, and grand five star hotels meaning bringing your pet doesn't mean compromising on style. There are some great value options too where pets are even welcomed for free. So why not browse through our collection to start planning your next city break?
For luxury
- Omni Royal Orleans is a long-standing luxury hotel in the historic French Quarter, offering old-school elegance. Rooms feature antiques, marble bathrooms, and the best have French doors leading onto a patio. With a rooftop pool, a noteworthy bar and restaurant, outstanding service, and dogs and cats welcomed — this one is hard to beat.
- The Roosevelt is a historic five-star set in an imposing building. Interiors are grand with high ceilings and chandeliers while rooms are well-appointed and luxurious (select ones are pet friendly). With an excellent spa and rooftop pool, this is a very indulgent choice.
- The Ritz Carlton New Orleans is a grand stately property and undoubtedly one of the most indulgent hotel choices in the city. Take advantage of its fine dining, wonderfully luxurious rooms, and a full-service spa. Pets under 30lb are made very welcome at a rate of $150.
For great value
- Lookout Inn is a quaint four bedroom B&B with characterful interiors in the Bywater District. A leafy courtyard houses a saltwater pool, there are kitchen facilities available for all, and restaurants and bars are part of the district's makeup. A homely stay where dogs are welcomed at just $25 and the human rates are equally appealing.
- Rathbone Mansions is a guesthouse combining two antebellum pre-Civil War mansions with a shared swimming pool and gardens. Rooms, suites and apartments (some are pet friendly) are unique but all have a contemporary take on traditional New Orleans design. A quiet but well-connected and affordable base.
For contemporary design
- Moxy New Orleans Downtown is a hip offering from Marriott's Moxy brand. The design has a youthful feel with large graphics, simple contemporary furniture, and up to date mod cons. The bar is a lively affair with a good selection of cocktails. A great choice for a lively stay in the heart of the city where pets can stay at a one time rate of $100.
For a lively stay
- The Barnett is an uber hip hotel that matches its trendy surroundings. Grown-up rooms are all dark hues, clean lines and the best are provided with guitars for an evening strum. Corner rooms and double rooms are dog friendly. A rooftop pool, superb restaurant (in an impressive hall) and own music venue make this an unbeatable choice.
For traditional style
- Bienville House is a charming traditional hotel in the heart of the French quarter, boasting an elegant pool, lavish rooms, old-world decor, four-poster beds, terraces, and hand-painted murals. This is a glamourous stay where pets are equally well taken care of with a mat, two bowls, a treat, and a pet map provided.
For a pool
- NOPSI Hotel is a chic hotel with vast and cleanly styled rooms and fabulous amenities in the Central Business District. With exciting dining options, an atmospheric gin bar, a large rooftop pool, and pet amenities provided — you are getting a lot for your dollar at this lively stay.
- The Green House Inn is a relaxed pet friendly B&B on vibrant Magazine Street. The painted clapboard exterior houses simple but cosy rooms with homely touches. Spacious communal areas include a kitchen, dining room, library and porch. The real plus is the outdoor swimming pool, hot tub and sociable garden.
For a boutique
- La Galerie Hotel is a boutique hotel with a prime central location. The historic building houses fresh, stylish rooms with an all-white palette, hardwood floors, unique art, and exposed brick. Dine, drink and admire art on-site. Inviting, elegant, timeless, and pet friendly.
- Q&C Hotel Bar is a trendy boutique-style hotel with sophisticated rooms featuring exposed brick walls, antique-inspired furniture, bold prints and industrial-chic touches. Complete with a lively bar, this is a stylish option with the added advantage that pets stay for free.
- The Old 77 Hotel & Chandlery is another boutique option set just three blocks from the French Quarter. Home to a rotating art gallery and acclaimed restaurant, this chic bolt-hole is akin to a local cultural hub. With loft-style suites — this is a chic home-away-from-home where pets are welcomed again without a fee.
- Loft 523 is a chic converted warehouse with minimalist design. The Lofts are light and luxurious with Italian designer bathrooms and Aveda soaps. The in-house bar is buzzy and the location is perfect for restaurants, the music scene and exploring. Pets are very welcome, however, this comes with a $200 cleaning fee.
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