Kimpton Hotel Fontenot
New Orleans, Louisiana
Vibe
Local art celebrates New Orleans music and artistic history, while Peacock Room turns up the drama with taxidermy peacocks and blue mosaics.
“Peacock salon revival”
Peacock Room pairs blue mosaic floors and taxidermy peacocks with velvet bar stools.
The 1844 warehouse expansion preserves original brick walls and ceiling timbers.
Da Lovebirds bring Thursday night jazz to Peacock Room's intimate stage and cocktail lounge.
At Poydras and Tchoupitoulas, within walking distance of the French Quarter and Julia Street galleries.
Rooms
Original rooms pair cane beds and tamboured armoires with bright whites, black wrought iron fittings, and touches of pink and purple.
Wellness
The fitness center stays open around the clock with two Peloton bikes, and every room has a yoga mat.
Backstory
The hotel's name honors Canray Fontenot, the Creole fiddle player, giving its musical leanings a specific local root.
Eat & drink
King Brasserie & Bar serves French cooking with Louisiana and Mediterranean influences, while Gospel Coffee & Boozy Treats lets you spike your drink.
The neighborhood
At Poydras and Tchoupitoulas, you can walk to Julia Street's galleries, the Mississippi riverfront, and the French Quarter.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.