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Pet-Friendly Hotels in New Orleans

Historic neighborhoods, courtyards, parks and a strong hotel scene for travelers with dogs.

Traveling to New Orleans with a Pet

New Orleans is most enjoyable with a pet when you build the trip around neighborhoods rather than only the busiest blocks of the French Quarter. The Garden District, Warehouse District and riverfront give you room to walk while still keeping restaurants and music nearby.

Always verify the pet policy directly with the hotel before you book. Fees, pet limits, accepted animal types and rules about leaving pets unattended can change by property and room type.

Where to Stay

  • Warehouse District for a central base with wider streets
  • Garden District and Uptown for shaded residential walks
  • French Quarter edge for access to historic sights without staying in the noisiest blocks

Pet-Friendly Hotel Starting Points

Virgin Hotels pet-friendly rooms

Virgin Hotels includes New Orleans in its pet-friendly program.

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Kimpton pet-friendly hotels

Kimpton is another strong boutique starting point for pet travelers.

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Tips for a Better Trip

  • Summer heat and humidity can be intense, so plan early-morning walks.
  • Busy nightlife streets may be stressful for pets that dislike noise or crowds.
  • Carry water and watch for broken glass or street debris after large events.

Before You Leave Home

Keep vaccination information, identification and your veterinarian's contact details easy to reach. For interstate travel, the USDA notes that individual states and territories can set animal-health requirements, so check the rules for your destination when planning a longer trip. USDA interstate pet travel information.

More New Orleans Travel Planning

For general destination information, events and visitor planning, see the official or primary visitor resource for New Orleans. You can also review our pet travel checklist, flying with pets guide and pet-friendly hotel chain guide.