Holiday Inn New Orleans-downtown Superdome By IHG
A functional base near the Superdome offering private balconies, on-site dining, and streetcar line access.
The verdict
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Situated on the streetcar line near the Superdome, this hotel provides spacious double queen rooms and private balconies with views of downtown. Guests appreciate functional room amenities like fridges and microwaves, along with meals at the Streetcar Restaurant. However, rooms near the elevator suffer from loud noise, and bathrooms can feel cramped with very little counter space. 14179
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What travelers noticed
The catch
- While many guests enjoy stepping out onto private balconies, others found their balcony access sealed shut. drawn from the full read
- The showers are praised for hot water and strong pressure, but some guests feel the overall bathroom area is tight. 14
Who it's for
- — Superdome event attendees
- — Travelers wanting downtown balcony views
- — Guests relying on the streetcar line
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers sensitive to elevator noise
- — Guests requiring spacious bathroom counter space
Seen on camera
6 moments · 1 video · Holiday Inn New Orleans-downtown Superdome By IHG
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“Holiday in New Orleans Superdome is close to everything, including the Smoothie King Center, the Superdome, and the Fren…”
youtube.com0:00“The standard double queen room measures up at 338 square ft and has a bright well-lit modern decor.”
youtube.com0:32“The room came with a 42-in HD screen that offered up a decent amount of cable channels.”
youtube.com1:27“The balcony on this room was sealed, but the view from the 15th floor was fabulous.”
youtube.com3:02“The bathroom area was tight and there was very little counter space.”
youtube.com3:43“The shower was very nice as far as showers go. It had a very squeaky clean look to it. The water was hot and there was p…”
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How to book
Score breakdown
How the 80/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
87Location
83Room
84Service
84Bed & Sleep
84Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Value
81- “I'm going in Nov for a concert a Smoothie King Center and staying at Residence Inn by Marriott CBD - abt a 15 mi. walk to Superdome and well rated. Price via Expedia was very good.” 8
- “Maison Dupuy is usually at the top of my list if the price is right. Great location, the walk will be very safe the night of a concert and the pool is great.” 8
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-04
Where it sits
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Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
On par with what $ usually buys
Scores 2 points below the modest median of 82, across 178 hotels in the same bracket. In New Orleans it sits 4 points below the local median of 84.
- This hotel
- 80
- Bracket median
- 82
- Index median
- 88
Based on 178 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
- 2 mentions
- 1 mention
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 30 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “And i like their breakfast . There are too many items that you want you can take and eat as your choice.” 7
- “Breakfast at the restaurant was excellent with a full buffet.” 6
- “Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Miami Brickell - Comfortable, with breakfast included and easy access to the cruise terminal.” 10
- “I like the Drury Plaza on Potdras. Great hot breakfast, and a hot bar, with a couple of free beers, starting at 5:30 pm.” 8
- “Actually to be honest, if you're tired and just want something quick and easy, the food at the hotel is not bad at all. We enjoyed it and had no complaints.” 2
- “Whether you choose breakfast, lunch, dinner, or all meals at the Streetcar Restaurant, you won't be disappointed.” 9
- “The standard double queen room measures up at 338 square ft and has a bright well-lit modern decor.” On camera140:32
- “The bed was very comfortable and room size was spacious.” 6
- “The balcony on this room was sealed, but the view from the 15th floor was fabulous.” On camera143:02
- “Most rooms also come with a balcony that offers a stunning view of downtown New Orleans; a stellar backdrop for a romantic evening.” 9
- “The room came with a 42-in HD screen that offered up a decent amount of cable channels.” On camera141:27
- “The Hampton on Canal is great if you don't need to park. Clean and the staff is very nice.” 18
- “Holiday Inn Express New Orleans was great for Endymion ball ! It was not a far walk and it was affordable and really laid back nice.” 8
- “The cleaning boy behavior is very good But the worst thing is if you forget to take a card from your room , you cannot open the door and you cannot open the lift you stuck on your floor otherwise you can call the reception floor by telephone.” 7
- “So when we checked out I did express checkout on the tv and went straight down to the car where usually I have to wait for valet to go get the car in New Orleans. Nice balcony/view as well.” 15
- “And telephone service is the best I called them for an extra blanket and they ga ve me immediately.” 7
- “Maison dupuy is old but it's in a good spot. Close to the dome walkable if you don't mind a hike to avoid traffic” 8
- “Just got back from a stay at the Troubadour (right across the street, I think) this past Friday, and I have mixed feelings about this location.” 17
- “Holiday in New Orleans Superdome is close to everything, including the Smoothie King Center, the Superdome, and the French Quarter.” On camera140:00
- “Between those two, Drury. Much better location.” 15
- “Holiday Inn Port of Miami-Downtown - Convenient and family-friendly, right across from Bayfront Park.” 10
- “I don't plan on being out too late. Just got back from a stay at the Troubadour (right across the street, I think) this past Friday, and I have mixed feelings about this location.” 17
- “The area is fine, on the edge of the CBD. Easy walk to the Quarter (daytime only!). 5-minute cab ride @ night.” 2
- “I'm going in Nov for a concert a Smoothie King Center and staying at Residence Inn by Marriott CBD - abt a 15 mi. walk to Superdome and well rated. Price via Expedia was very good.” 8
- “Maison Dupuy is usually at the top of my list if the price is right. Great location, the walk will be very safe the night of a concert and the pool is great.” 8
- “Hi everyone, I'm looking at the Holiday Inn by the Superdome. They have good rates and it seems like it is in good walking distance.” 17
What we still don't know
What we can’t tell you yet, said plainly. These close as we read more coverage of this hotel.
- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- 12 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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How much we read
Deep coverage · 19/100We read 0 sources for this property, covering 0 traveler mentions, boiled down to 0 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-09-04.
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Everything quoted on this page.
- 18Hampton Inn Canal St vs. Holiday Inn Superdome vs. ...reddit.comForum thread2026-03-06Current3 quotes used
“The Hampton on Canal is great if you don't need to park. Clean and the staff is very nice.”
Read originalreddit.com - 8Worth paying more to stay closer to the Superdome for a ...reddit.comForum thread2025-10-12Recent8 quotes used
“Holiday Inn Express New Orleans was great for Endymion ball ! It was not a far walk and it was affordable and really laid back nice.”
Read originalreddit.com - 10What are the best hotels in New Orleans?community.triphippies.comReview site2025-06-24Recent4 quotes used
“Kimpton EPIC Hotel - Upscale with a rooftop pool and stylish rooms, close to Brickell and the port.”
Read originalcommunity.triphippies.com - 7Holiday Inn hotel 🏨 Reviewlocalguidesconnect.comReview site2025-02-17Recent3 quotes used
“And i like their breakfast . There are too many items that you want you can take and eat as your choice.”
Read originallocalguidesconnect.com - 3Any of y'all have experience with Holiday Inn New Orleans- ...reddit.comForum thread2024-10-17Ageing1 quote used
“I've had friends stay there. It's a perfectly fine Holiday Inn and it's on the streetcar line.”
Read originalreddit.com - 17Holiday Inn by the Superdome? : r/AskNOLAreddit.comForum thread2024-01-08Ageing5 quotes used
“Clean rooms, good beds, fridges-microwaves, one of the few hotels with private balconies.”
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