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New Orleans Hotels Near the Superdome

When Hurricane Katrina wreaked havoc on New Orleans in 2005, dire predictions arose that the city would never regain its former fame. But with hard work and diligence its resilient citizens restored New Orleans to a destination renowned for tourism, revelry, sports and world-class food and drink. The Superdome, home of the 2010 Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints, is situated downtown, less than a half-mile west of the central business district. The closest hotels to the Superdome lie in this central business district and all are clustered within a few blocks of each other, providing visitors with an array of options suited to any price range.

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    • Unless otherwise noted, all Superdome-area hotels offer free Wi-Fi in guest rooms as well as on-site fitness centers. As is the case in most major cities, parking is never free in downtown New Orleans. The following hotels all provide a parking lot or garage either adjacent to the hotel or across the street. As of 2010, fees ranged from $17 to $30 per day.

    Budget - $100 and Less Per Night

    • Budget hotels in the Central Business District of New Orleans offer many of the same features as their pricier counterparts. The Holiday Inn on Loyola Avenue is, by a tenth of a mile, the closest hotel to the Superdome. Choose from a standard room or suite; many rooms offer private balconies. Kids eat free at the on-site restaurant and adults can relax with a drink in the cocktail lounge.

      At the Comfort Inn, wake up to a free breakfast with waffles; store any leftovers in your in-room refrigerator and reheat later in your microwave, or perhaps enjoy a drink at the cocktail lounge, Voodoo Too. Note that the Comfort Inn is 100 percent nonsmoking.

      Each room at the Clarion Inn includes a refrigerator, microwave, iron and ironing board and your stay includes a complimentary continental breakfast. You may choose to upgrade to a room with a kitchenette or whirlpool. The Clarion Inn is a nonsmoking property; pets are allowed for a fee.

      An Art Deco Historic Preservation Building, the Wyndham Garden Baronne, was built in 1931 and housed Sears and Roebuck for the next 60 years. Completely renovated in 2009, it now features modern guest rooms as well as suites with Jacuzzis. Children under 12 stay free at the Wyndham.

      Every room at the Quality Inn comes furnished with a refrigerator, microwave, safe, iron and ironing board. Your stay includes a free deluxe continental breakfast. Note that Internet access at the Quality Inn is wired.

      The Hotel Le Cirque is the only property in the Budget category that is not a national chain. Formerly a YMCA, the interior is now chic and stylish; guest rooms combine modern design elements with local flair. Le Cirque features an in-house spa, but there is no fitness center.

    Midrange - $120-$130 Per Night

    • Splash around in the rooftop swimming pool or just enjoy the view at the Hilton Garden Inn. Rooms include microwaves and refrigerators and suites are available as well. Kids eat free at the on-site restaurant. At Drury Inn and Suites, start your day off with an enormous complimentary spread of Belgian waffles, eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy; when you're finally hungry again in the evening, partake in free appetizers and beverages. The Drury Inn also has a rooftop swimming pool and welcomes pets.

      Old-world charm mingles with contemporary decor at Parc St. Charles. In the lobby, a small cafe offers breakfast and lunch and a bar opens for evening drinks. Note that Parc St. Charles doesn't have a fitness center. Built in 1999, the O'Keefe Plaza Hotel features spacious rooms equipped with microwaves and refrigerators. After a day of tourism, relax in the outdoor swimming pool.

    Splurge - $180 and Above Per Night

    • Nosh on authentic Cajun cuisine at MiLa restaurant inside the Renaissance Pere Marquette. This non-smoking hotel also has a heated outdoor pool; note that Internet access is wired. Choose either a one- or two-bedroom accommodation at Homewood Suites. All suites include a kitchen and a separate living area with a sleeper sofa. Burn off the calories from your complimentary breakfast at the indoor heated pool and spa.

      Built in 1907, Le Pavillon Hotel is a designated Historic Hotel of America. After a soothing dip in the pool, dine in elegance at Le Pavillon's acclaimed restaurant, the Crystal Room. This prestigious hotel made Conde Nast's "Gold List" in 2005. At the Intercontinental, food and drink options abound; choose from the Veranda Restaurant, the Lobby Lounge or the English-style Pete's Pub. Suites are available at this pet-friendly property, which also features an outdoor pool.

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