Kimpton Hotel Fontenot

Had a great stay here, we were here for 3 nights. Hotel staff are all very nice, room was cute and clean, and check in and checking out was easy. Doormen were also very friendly. We booked a two queen room, nice and spacious, bathroom was also very spacious which we loved. Liked the neighborhood, it's kind of in between the warehouse district and the French quarter, kind of downtown area. We felt perfectly safe walking, we actually walked everywhere most of the time. We walked to the French quarter, walked to the Treme neighborhood, and also walked to our hotel from the smoothie king arena after a game. So a very good location and great for walking if you don't mind walking 15-20 minutes. It's actually really nice to avoid car traffic and see more of the city. 10/10 recommend this hotel if you are visiting New Orleans, will definitely rebook when we come back. We stayed 1/30/25 to 2/2/25 so shoutout to all the hotel staff who were working those days. They also have a restaurant and coffee shop on site, as well as a bar/lounge type of place that also has events or live music some nights.

Of all the kids in the IHG family, Kimpton is my favorite. The customer service is always top shelf. Each one has carefully curated art that reflects the local area. And there is nothing like sinking into a Kimpton bed after a long day of exploring a new city. One of the things I appreciated the most about this stay was the fact they honored my 11-month old reservation and the price it was booked at instead of cancelling and forcing me elsewhere or charging hundreds above market during the Eras Tour weekend. The Fontenot thoughtfully added events catering to the Swiftie population. (Kitten yoga! Brunch with a glitter station and beads to make more friendship bracelets!) It's a short walk to the French Quarter, which means it's also much more quiet. If you're in town for a "regular" weekend in NOLA, you can't go wrong at the Fontenot.

Staying at Hotel Fontenot was a pleasure. The location is perfectly positioned between the French Quarter and the warehouse district. This provides ample dining choices either in the French Quarter, the Warehouse District or down Magazine Street into the Garden District. The on premises Peacock Room was also a fine choice.However, what made my stay exceptional was the service by all the employees, but most importantly Mr. Ray. This man is a treasure and should be protected at all costs and rewarded handsomely. My daily interactions with him were something I looked forward to. He provided perfect recommendations, made sure travel accommodations were handled and spoke with such care that it was hard to leave. He was even nice enough to share his personal preferences for the best meatballs in all of New Orleans, which isn't something a lot of people associate with the City.For nothing more than the chance to interact with Mr. Ray again I would stay at the Hotel Fontenot and recommend it for others.

Just got back from a 3 night stay at this amazingly traveler friendly hotel. The staff were super nice and helpful, rooms big clean and modern and every amenity possible available. Special mention to their products in the bathroom by Malin+Goetz. We were greeted warmly all.the days we were there and there was a free social.hour in the evening with wine and pretzels. Would stay here again on.my next visit.

Stayed there January 16-20. Everything was perfect. We ate breakfast every day in the Kings cafe, everything was good. Cory was a great waitress. We were upgraded to The Beche suite, Ray checked us in, she was great. I met Marvin, super nice guy, he needs a raise. I also booked two other rooms, they were very accommodating in letting us stay 2 more nights because of the snow, and flight cancellations. We walked to Caesars and to a lot of places. It's in the perfect spot. No noise, I was on the 4th floor.

IHG diamond elite and kimptons always take wonderful care of us. Upgraded to the Beche Suite. What an amazing space. Top floor in the historic pert of the building. Checkin was spectacular by Vendula. She was so welcoming.A nice bottle of chilled champagne was waiting for us. From start to finish we just loved this property. Close to many attractions. All the staff were superb. Bed was comfy. The curtains in the room however were not the best in controlling light coming, a sleep mask fixes that. Highly recommend! The restaurants on the property were fantastic as well!

Just finished a wonderful 6-night (staggered) stay in December '24Booked: King Premium, Diamond upgrade: 1BR King Suite Spa (#1206)Suite tour/walkthrough - https://www.hotelfontenot.com/new-orleans-accommodations/hotel-suites/Welcome drinks: beer/water, coloring material for DS"Chalet All Day" seasonal "secret" social password: $40 prop CR (x2), Danish butter cookies (tin)Suite came with an empty minibar/fridge (requested), microwave (requested), + assortment of snacks - cookies, rice crispy treat, etc. (service!)Coffee/tea/hot chocolate bar, 7-10amSocial (wine) hour, 5-6pmDiamond Elite free breakfast/brunch (for 2) vouchersWeekday: King (7am-1pm)Weekend: King (7am-1pm) or Peacock Room (*preferred*, 9am-3pm)I tried the following for breakfast/brunch/dinnerKing: King Breakfast $19, Quiche Lorraine $13, Farm Egg Frittata $15, Croque Madame $18, King Burger $22, Crawfish Beignets 4/$8, Prime Baseball Steak $22 (kids menu)Peacock: **Shrimp & Grits $25**, Banana Bread French Toast $15All the above dishes were quite good; however.....**Shrimp & Grits** = FANTASTIC!!! (must try!!!)Central location = extremely convenient. EZ access to Street Car(s), Central Business District, Warehouse District, French Quarter, Riverwalk, WWII Museum, etc.Gym (L2) is good (enough), 24/7, filtered water, cold towels, etc. Free postcard station (including postage) is a nice touch!**The bedside table power/charging stations have an extremely annoying green light above the (3) USB ports, making it extremely challenging to fall asleep. An engineer can put black tape over it (upon request).HUGE shout out to GM Jesseca Malecki for the gracious upgrade, as well as Leslie for her wonderful service/conversations at King Brasserie + Peacock Room! Can't forget Aaliyah, TaTyana, Raye, Jerna at the front desk!Thank you for the wonderful experience and gracious hospitality!

Marvin Marvin Marvin Marvin Marvin Marvin Marvin MarvinLiterally the BEST guy ever. He made the whole experience amazing. I appreciate someone who cares that much about making ppl happy. He is awesome. An asset to IHG.

Most of what I wrote in the original review stands and has been consistent with each stay we've had here since, but our most recent stay was wonderful as well so I figured I'd share here that there has not been one time we have been even close to disappointed during our several stays here. During our most recent visit, we had the pleasure of being checked in by Raye, and she was awesome.Yet again, our room, the service, the food, the drinks, and everything in between was incredible. I was hoping they always did a cocktail during their evening reception like they have in stays before, but they were only doing wine this go around. Nothing to cry about, but it was a nice touch. Also, they opened the King Brasserie & Bar, and it's a nice complement to the Peacock Room.Once again, you won't go wrong here.

This is my third time staying at the Kimpton Fontenot. It's my go to hotel when I visit NOLA. The vibe is a mix of modern and classic New Orleans. The staff are over-the-top friendly and I haven't had a bad room yet. The evening social hour is easy flowing and relaxed. Wine is typically paired with snacks. Sometimes they have offered a pre-made cocktail.