Kimpton Hotel Fontenot by IHG
New Orleans, United States
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Is Kimpton Hotel Fontenot by IHG good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 9.0/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: wonderful personable staff; the Peacock Room; walkable location. Main complaint: dated worn rooms.
Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews
“Charming Kimpton service, shabby rooms”
Kimpton Hotel Fontenot sits in a quiet-but-walkable New Orleans spot near the French Quarter and streetcar — gracious, tremendous staff from valet Lionel to waiter Richard, the must-visit Peacock Room downstairs, Gospel House coffee, and Compère Lapin's goat curry two doors down. The product lags though: very old bones with an unclean carpet, a thirty-minute valet wait, a noisy all-night AC, disappointing restaurant food, and one room described as 'a pit' — poor lighting, no storage, broken hinges and a dark closet.
- Service
- Staff are gracious and warm throughout.
- Rooms
- Rooms are terribly lit and worn for some.
- Food
- Cocktails are great but the restaurant is weak.
- Location
- Quiet yet walkable to the Quarter.
- Noise
- A noisy AC ran all night once.
- Wonderful personable staff
- The Peacock Room
- Walkable location
- Gym
- Public parking
- Dated worn rooms
- Slow valet once
- Weak in-house dining
Best forcocktail fansFrench Quarter accesscouples
How it compares
Kimpton Hotel Fontenot by IHG ranks #15 of 118 hotels Staylist lists in New Orleans and #5 of 40 4-star hotels there. At about $160 a night it is 15% below the median for 4-star hotels in New Orleans ($188). The closest listed alternative is Le Méridien New Orleans, 100 m away (score 6.9).
About the hotel
- Address
- 501 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130, United States
- Hotel class
- ★★★★ 4-star
- Chain
- Kimpton (IHG)
- Opened
- 2004
- Renovated
- 2020
- Check-in / out
- From 16:00 · by 11:00
- Distance to centre
- 0.4 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (25.42 km) · Train Station: Union Passenger Terminal Station (1.5 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- Le Méridien New Orleans100 m · 6.9 · $144
- Loews New Orleans Hotel100 m · 9.0 · $170
- The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery100 m · 8.3 · $102
- The Windsor Court100 m · 9.1 · $777
- voco ST. James Hotel by IHG100 m · 7.3 · $96
Amenities
- Gym
- Public parking
- Luggage storage
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Cafe
- Bicycle rental
- Conference room
- Multi-function room
- Wake-up call
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Valet parking
- Coworking spaces
- Concierge service
- Bellhop
- Lobby bar
- Room service
- Elevator
- No smoking in public areas
- Non-smoking floor
- Dry cleaning
- Assistive listening devices
- Braille signs
- Stair-free main entrance
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at Kimpton Hotel Fontenot by IHG?
- Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is by 11:00.
- Is there parking at Kimpton Hotel Fontenot by IHG?
- Yes: public parking, valet parking.
- What wellness facilities does Kimpton Hotel Fontenot by IHG have?
- Gym, Coworking spaces.
- How far is Kimpton Hotel Fontenot by IHG from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, about 25.42 km away.
- How far is Kimpton Hotel Fontenot by IHG from the centre of New Orleans?
- About 0.4 km.
- Is Kimpton Hotel Fontenot by IHG suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
- Is Kimpton Hotel Fontenot by IHG pet-friendly?
- Yes, pets are welcome.