What's included at Virgin Hotels New Orleans — and what costs extra
Virgin Hotels New Orleans includes on-site dining at Commons Club, a 13th-floor heated rooftop Pool Club with terrace seating, a 24/7 fitness center with Technogym equipment, free Wi‑Fi, 24/7 front desk and concierge, and covered valet parking (fee). The hotel does not include meals in standard room rates, does not have a spa or sauna, and has a minimum age of 21 to book and check in.
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What’s included in your room
Every Chamber and suite includes the brand’s two-chamber layout (a separate sleeping area plus dressing/lounge space) and complimentary Wi‑Fi throughout the property. The hotel has 238 Chambers across 14 floors, including multiple suite types and two penthouses.
Room types include Room, 1 King Bed (Chamber); Room, 1 Queen Bed (Chamber); Room, 2 Queen Beds (Chamber); several City View and Balcony Chambers; Grand Suite options; Penthouse (Richard's Flat); and Suite (Crescent City Penthouse). Specific in-room features vary by room type and suite level.
- Free Wi‑Fi throughout the hotel with no extra bandwidth charge
- Two-chamber design separating sleeping area from dressing/lounge area
- Room-key access to the 24/7 fitness center
| Example room | Notes |
|---|---|
| Room, 1 King Bed (Chamber) | Standard Chamber layout with sleeping area and dressing/lounge space |
| Grand Suite, City View (Chamber, Balcony) | Suite with balcony and city view (listed at 576 sq. ft.) |
| Penthouse (Richard's Flat) | Top-level penthouse suite (one King Bed) with expanded living areas |
Dining and bars — what’s covered and what costs extra
Commons Club, The Pool Club and the Funny Library coffee shop are on-site dining and drinking options. Food, drinks and coffee are not automatically included in room rates; expect to pay for meals, cocktails and coffee a la carte.
Commons Club serves breakfast, lunch and dinner (and weekend brunch) during published hours; Commons Club reservations are accepted via OpenTable. The Pool Club serves cocktails, beer, wine and light bites from its rooftop kitchen; public access to the rooftop bar begins in the afternoon and non-hotel guests must be 21 or older.
- Commons Club — breakfast Mon–Fri 7–11am, lunch Mon–Fri 11am–2pm, dinner daily 5–10pm, brunch Sat–Sun 7am–2pm (hours per hotel listing)
- The Pool Club — rooftop bar & kitchen (rooftop bar open late; swimming and pool hours specified by the hotel)
- Funny Library — ground-floor coffee shop with La Colombe coffee and pastries (morning hours vary seasonally)
| Venue | Typical charges |
|---|---|
| Commons Club | À la carte breakfast, lunch, dinner; reservations via OpenTable |
| The Pool Club | Cocktails, light bites; rooftop seating and pool access may have separate fees for non-guests |
| Funny Library | Coffee, pastries, light bites — paid on consumption |
Rooftop pool and Pool Club access
The Pool Club sits on the 13th floor and includes a heated outdoor rooftop pool kept at 84°F, terrace seating and a Pool Club bar. Swimming is available daily for hotel guests; the roof bar opens to the public in the afternoon but non-hotel guests must be 21 or older.
Non-hotel day-pass access has been offered (third-party reporting shows weekday and weekend day-pass pricing), and some rooftop seating or VIP options can require reservations or a requested Pool Pass depending on availability.
- Location: 13th-floor rooftop
- Pool temperature: 84°F
- Public rooftop-bar access begins at 3pm daily; non-hotel guests must be 21+
| Access type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Hotel guests | Daily pool and Pool Club access included for registered guests |
| Non-hotel guests | Public bar access in afternoons/evenings (must be 21+); day-pass options reported via third parties |
| Swimming hours | Hotel lists swimming availability daily; public swimming windows vary |
Fitness, wellness and the absence of a spa
Virgin Hotels New Orleans does not operate an on-site spa or sauna. For wellness and exercise, the property offers a complimentary fitness center that is accessible 24/7 with a room key.
The fitness room is described as featuring state-of-the-art Technogym equipment and a wheelchair-accessible layout. There are no listed on-site massage or spa treatment services operated by the hotel.
- 24/7 fitness center with Technogym equipment — room-key access
- No on-site spa or sauna at the property
- Concierge can assist with off-site wellness or spa recommendations (contact front desk)
| Service | Included or extra |
|---|---|
| Fitness center | Included for guests (room-key access) |
| Spa treatments/sauna | Not available on-site |
| Off-site wellness booking | Concierge assistance available (charges may apply off property) |
Parking, pets and hotel policies that can affect cost
Valet parking is available 24/7 through the front driveway; the hotel lists overnight valet at $55 per night plus tax and no self-parking option. Confirm current pricing with the hotel or your booking agent since rates can change.
Virgin Hotels New Orleans is pet-friendly with a one-time non-refundable pet fee per stay; the hotel allows up to two pets per room and provides pet amenities. The property is 100% non-smoking and accepts major credit cards plus cash.
- Valet parking: on-site covered valet with in/out privileges — listed at $55/night plus tax
- Pet fee: one-time $100 non-refundable fee per stay (hotel provides dog beds, bowls and branded bandana)
- Payment types: accepts major credit cards and cash (per hotel listings)
| Policy | Status / fee |
|---|---|
| Valet parking | $55 per night plus tax (covered valet, in/out privileges) |
| Pets | Up to 2 pets per room; one-time non-refundable fee (listed as $100) |
| Smoking | 100% non-smoking property |
Events, meeting rooms and weddings — what’s included
The hotel provides a range of indoor and rooftop event spaces, including The Manor ballroom and the Dreamboat rooftop-adjacent venue. Event bookings can include catering from Commons Club and optional packages such as champagne toasts or guest-chamber blocks.
Meeting and event capacities and square footage are published for each space; The Manor is listed at 1,860 sq. ft. and Dreamboat can accommodate up to 150 guests. Pricing for weddings and events is handled by the hotel’s events team and third-party listings cite a wide range depending on options selected.
- Event spaces include The Manor, The Manor A/B, Founder's Room, The Sandbox, The Lounge, Dreamboat and other rooms
- The Manor: 1,860 sq. ft. (divisible into smaller rooms)
- Dreamboat: rooftop-adjacent indoor/outdoor space with capacity up to 150; event packages are customizable
| Venue | Typical capacity / note |
|---|---|
| The Manor | 1,860 sq. ft.; divisible into The Manor A & B (capacities vary) |
| Dreamboat | Rooftop-adjacent venue; up to 150 guests |
| Commons Club Private Dining | Private Dining Room for up to six guests; Shag Room standing capacity ~20 |
Location and nearby costs to plan for
Virgin Hotels New Orleans is at 550 Baronne St in the Warehouse District / Central Business District, within walking distance of Bourbon Street, the French Quarter, Caesars Superdome, Smoothie King Center and the National WWII Museum.
Transportation and activity costs are not included in room rates — expect to budget separately for museum tickets, tours, airport transfers, rideshares and streetcar fares. The hotel’s concierge and front desk are available 24/7 to help book tours and provide directions.
- Address: 550 Baronne St, New Orleans, LA 70113
- Walking times listed by the hotel: roughly 10–15 minutes to the French Quarter/Bourbon Street and about 10 minutes to the National WWII Museum
- Airport transfers, tours and attraction tickets are extra and can be arranged through the concierge
| Nearby | Approximate walk |
|---|---|
| Lafayette Square | About 5 minutes |
| Bourbon Street / French Quarter | About 10–15 minutes |
| National WWII Museum | About a 10-minute walk |
