Kimpton Hotel Fontenot By Ihg - New Orleans

$$$$||View on mapNew Orleans, United States of America501 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America, 70130|
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Kimpton Hotel Fontenot By Ihg - New Orleans
501 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America, 70130·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.6Great
Location9.5
Cleanliness9.2
Comfort9.1
Staff8.9
Facilities8.8
Who stays here
Couples31%
Families31%
Business16%
Groups12%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.6Great
Location9.5
Cleanliness9.2
Comfort9.1
Staff8.9
Facilities8.8
Who stays here
Couples31%
Families31%
Business16%
Groups12%

4-star pet-friendly hotel near the French Quarter and convention center in New Orleans

Amenities & Services

Kimpton Hotel Fontenot offers a complimentary wine hour each evening, where guests can socialize over local vintages. The 24-hour fitness center includes Peloton bikes for guest use. Free coffee and tea are served every morning, and the property follows eco-friendly practices with energy-efficient amenities.

Rooms & Suites

Guest rooms include king and queen options, as well as spa suites with soaking tubs. The historic building houses Premium Historic rooms with city views, and each room has a seating area, flat-screen TV, and mini fridge. Customizable stay preferences allow guests to choose room location and amenities during booking.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Hotel Fontenot sits less than a mile from the Morial Convention Center and is an 2600 ft walk to the city center. The French Quarter is a 10-minute walk, and the National WWII Museum is within 15 minutes on foot. The Mercedes-Benz Superdome and Union Station are both roughly one mile away.

Dining & Entertainment

Three on-site options include King Brasserie, serving American breakfast and seasonal lunch, and the Peacock Room, a cocktail lounge with live music events. The Gospel coffee house offers espresso drinks and pastries from Ayu Bakery. Happy hour specials run daily at the bar, and local ingredients appear in dishes at all outlets.

Pet-Friendly Policy

The Kimpton Fontenot welcomes pets at no additional charge, with no weight limits or breed restrictions. Pet baskets and bowls are provided in rooms, and the hotel offers a designated pet relief area. The property also features a pet-friendly social hour and walking route maps for guests with dogs.

  • Location: Walkable to French Quarter, within 0.5 mi of convention center and WWII Museum
  • Rooms: Spa suites, Premium Historic rooms, and customizable stay preferences
  • Dining: King Brasserie, Peacock Room, and Gospel coffee house with local ingredients
  • Wellness: 24-hour fitness center with Peloton bikes and yoga mats
  • Pets: No extra fees, pet baskets and bowls, and relief area
  • Entertainment: Live music in Peacock Room and free daily wine social hour
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 16:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs USD 32.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.  There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Building
Number of floors:18
Number of rooms:192
Former name
Hotel Poydras
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Rooms and availability

Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
One-Bedroom King Suite Mobility accessible
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed1 Sofa bed
Premium Corner King Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • City view
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

On-site parking lot

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

TV

Flat-screen TV

Elevator

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cribs
  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room view

  • City view
  • River view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • In-room computer
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Kimpton Hotel Fontenot By Ihg

💵 Lowest room price 155 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 8.6 mi
🧳 Nearest airport New Orleans Lakefront, NEW

Location

501 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America, 70130
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501 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America, 70130
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501 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America, 70130
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Aquarium
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
100 yd
Parks
Lafayette Square
100 yd
Museums
Louisiana Children's Museum
100 yd
Mall
New Orleans Riverwalk Shopping Center
100 yd
Shopping Area
Canal Place Shopping Center
100 yd
Fountains
Spanish Plaza
100 yd
Zoo
Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium
100 yd
Restaurant
Mother's Restaurant
100 yd
Restaurant
Compere Lapin
100 yd
Restaurant
Tout La
100 yd
Restaurant
Bon Ton Cafe
100 yd
Restaurant
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
100 yd
Restaurant
Barcadia
100 yd
Restaurant
The Ruby Slipper Cafe
100 yd
Restaurant
Wine Institute New Orleans
100 yd
Restaurant
The Buffet at Harrah's
100 yd
Restaurant
Manning's
100 yd

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