Peacock salon revival
Taxidermy peacocks and blue mosaic floors set an eccentric tone downstairs, where intimate corner stages host live acoustic jazz sets.
“The hotel’s crown jewel is the elaborately decadent Peacock Room... it’s a statement dining room.”
Where it shines
Notable
MarkZeff balances flamboyant mosaic-tiled salons downstairs with minimalist, French-accented white bedrooms.
Notable
The 1844 James Gallier building preserves original exposed brick and reclaimed pine timbers.
Listed
Peacock Room draws evening crowds with acoustic jazz sets and cocktails beneath stuffed peacocks.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Its rooms, for example, display just the right measure of French influence, alongside the understated modernist-inspired design that is a Kimpton signature.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set directly on major Mardi Gras parade routes, the hotel sits a quick walk from French Quarter revelry and Julia Street art galleries.
The rooms
Bedrooms adopt an understated French aesthetic, pairing custom cane beds and tamboured armoires with bright white walls and black wrought-iron accents.
The gym
The 24-hour gym has Peloton bikes and cardio equipment, and guest rooms come with yoga mats.
Dogs stay too.
Bar
Peacock Room
Tufted blue velvet banquettes and botanical bird murals surround an authentic nineteenth-century bar serving craft cocktails.
Restaurant
King Brasserie & Bar
Curved leather banquettes fill the 1844 dining room, where the kitchen prepares Gulf Coast seafood and Mediterranean dishes.
At the table
Gospel Coffee serves morning espresso, fresh pastries, and boozy frozen treats around a long communal wooden table.
How it began
The property pays homage to Creole fiddle icon Canray Fontenot, expanding into an 1844 James Gallier landmark with exposed historic brick.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.