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Dog-Friendly Hotels in New Orleans

We list 24 dog-friendly hotels in New Orleans. For 2 nights from Fri, Nov 13, the lowest price is $140 per night, $280 total with taxes and fees, at La Quinta Inn by Wyndham New Orleans West Bank / Gretna. Published pet fees range from $25 per night to $100 per stay.

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24 hotels in New Orleans that accept dogs

Prices are for Fri, Nov 13 to Sun, Nov 15 (2 nights, 2 adults) with 1 dog, taxes and mandatory fees included, cached on November 11, 2026. Your final price is confirmed when you pick dates. Pet fees are paid to the hotel and are not part of the total.

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Which New Orleans neighborhoods work best with a dog?

The Garden District and Lower Garden District are the most comfortable places to stay with a dog: wide oak-shaded sidewalks, quiet side streets and Magazine Street's shops and cafes, many of which put out water bowls. The Central Business District and Warehouse District have the big hotels and are an easy walk to the riverfront. The Marigny and Bywater, downriver of the French Quarter, are colorful, residential and beside Crescent Park. The French Quarter itself is atmospheric by day, but Bourbon Street at night is too loud, crowded and messy for most dogs.

Where can I take my dog in New Orleans?

City Park is larger than Central Park and has miles of leashed walking under ancient live oaks; its fenced off-leash area, City Bark, requires a permit, so check whether visitor passes are currently offered. Audubon Park's 1.8-mile loop Uptown is shaded and flat, and the riverside lawn behind it, known as the Fly, is a favorite sunset spot. Crescent Park gives a mile and a half of riverfront path in the Bywater with a dog run. Many courtyard bars and restaurants welcome dogs outside, and the Mystic Krewe of Barkus stages a costumed dog parade through the French Quarter during Carnival.

What should I know about heat, streets and festivals?

New Orleans requires dogs to be leashed in public. Summers are hot and very humid, and afternoon downpours are routine, so walk early and look for shade. Watch the ground: French Quarter streets collect broken glass, chicken bones and, in parade season, beads and discarded food, all of which dogs will try to eat. During Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest and other large events, crowds and noise make the central neighborhoods difficult, and parade routes block streets for hours. Hurricane season runs from June to November, so check cancellation terms on late-summer bookings.

How do pet fees work at New Orleans hotels?

Much of the hotel stock in and around the French Quarter is in historic buildings with small rooms, interior courtyards and no lawns, and those properties tend to charge flat per-stay fees and set weight limits. The large convention hotels along Canal Street and Poydras Street follow the same pattern. A few boutique hotels in the Warehouse District and Lower Garden District stand out for relaxed policies. Rates are highly event-driven: Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, Sugar Bowl week and big conventions multiply prices, while July and August are the cheapest and hottest months.

New Orleans dog-friendly hotel FAQ

How much do hotels in New Orleans charge for dogs?

Among the 24 hotels we list in New Orleans, published pet fees range from $25 per night to $100 per stay. 18 hotels have not published an exact fee, so confirm at booking. Pet fees are paid to the hotel and are separate from the room total.

Which New Orleans hotels have no pet fee?

None of the hotels we currently list in New Orleans states a no-fee pet policy in its published hotel content. Chains that typically charge $0 for pets include Kimpton, Motel 6 and Red Roof Inn, but policies vary by property, so confirm with the hotel.

Can I leave my dog alone in a hotel room in New Orleans?

It depends on the hotel, and none of the New Orleans hotels we list publishes its unattended-pet rule in the content we receive. Many US hotels allow it only if the dog is crated and quiet. Ask before you book, leave a phone number at the desk, and keep absences to about 4 hours or less.

Which New Orleans hotels allow large dogs over 50 lb?

NOPSI Hotel New Orleans (up to 60 lb) and La Quinta Inn by Wyndham New Orleans West Bank / Gretna (up to 75 lb) publish a weight limit of 50 lb or more. Use the "Weight limit 50 lb+" filter to show them.

Are dogs allowed in the French Quarter?

Yes, leashed dogs can walk the streets of the French Quarter, and Jackson Square's surrounding pedestrian areas and the riverfront Moonwalk are popular. Dogs are not allowed inside most restaurants and bars, though many courtyards and sidewalk tables welcome them. Avoid Bourbon Street at night.

Is there a dog parade at Mardi Gras?

Yes. The Mystic Krewe of Barkus holds an annual dog parade through the French Quarter during the Carnival season, usually a couple of weekends before Mardi Gras day. Dogs march in costume to a different theme each year, and spectators can watch for free.