Kimpton Hotel Fontenot By Ihg – A Favorite for Families in New Orleans
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Kimpton Hotel Fontenot offers 235 guest rooms and suites with custom mattresses, Atelier Bloem bath amenities, and seersucker robes. Rooms feature French-inspired cane beds, tamboured armoires, and a black-and-white color palette with soft blue and pink accents. The Presidential Suite includes a wet bar, two bathrooms, and connects to a Queen/Queen room. The Fiddle Suite has a soaking tub, walk-in shower, and sofa bed. All rooms include flat-screen TVs, minibars with local treats, and yoga mats.
Dining & Drinks
King Brasserie serves Gulf and Riviera-inspired dishes with locally sourced seafood and produce. The Peacock Room offers punch-bowl cocktails from a 19th-century bar in a setting with mosaic-tiled floors and eclectic decor. Gospel Coffee and Boozy Treats provides specialty coffee, frozen custard, and boozy desserts. Meril's features an open kitchen, craft cocktails, and Cajun-Southern cuisine. The hotel hosts a nightly wine hour from 5-6 PM.
Leisure & Events
The hotel has a 24-hour fitness center with Peloton bikes. Weekly events include live jazz with Robin Barnes and monthly feather-themed parties. The Peacock Room hosts poetry, art, and comedy nights. Kimpton Hotel Fontenot offers 12,000 sq ft of meeting space, including the Canray Ballroom and King Terrace for weddings. Private dining options include custom menus for events.
Location & Access
Located in New Orleans' Central Business District, the hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Hale Boggs Federal Building and 1.5 km from the French Quarter. Nearby attractions include Audubon Aquarium (0.5 km), Café du Monde (1 km), and Mercedes-Benz Superdome (1.5 km). The South Market District, with award-winning restaurants, is steps away. The hotel is 15 km from New Orleans Lakefront.
Services & Extras
Pet-friendly policies include no fees, welcome treats, and food bowls. Family amenities feature bottomless ice cream for kids and connecting rooms. Business services include free WiFi, Peloton bikes, and a plant-on-request program. The hotel recycles Nespresso capsules, uses LED lighting, and provides refillable bathroom products. Group packages offer discounted rates, and seniors receive waived amenity fees.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Off-site car park
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Services
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor