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Hotel Overview

501 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70130

Kimpton Hotel Fontenot By Ihg - Boutique hotel with Peacock Room near French Quarter

Located in the Central Business District, Kimpton Hotel Fontenot By Ihg is a 5-minute walk from the French Quarter. The hotel features an on-site fitness center with Peloton bikes, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi. Dining options include King Brasserie, serving Gulf and Riviera-inspired cuisine, and Gospel Coffee and Boozy Treats, offering specialty coffees and frozen custard. The Peacock Room, an all-day gathering spot, serves punch-bowl cocktails. The property is 1.5 km from Union Station and 15 km from New Orleans Lakefront. The hotel has 235 guest rooms and suites, with over 12,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

Additional perks of the hotel

Pet-friendly policy with no additional fees

Hosted evening social hour with wine from 5-6 pm daily

Complimentary morning coffee and tea service

On-site tattoo studio Tiny Zaps for guests aged 18+

Accessible rooms with roll-in showers and accessible tubs

Partnered with Wag! for pet walking and sitting services

Sustainable practices including LED lighting and low-flow toilets

Rooms

The hotel offers 235 guest rooms and suites. Options include 1 King Premium City View rooms with custom mattresses and 2 Queen Premium City View rooms up to 450 square feet. Suites like the Presidential Suite feature 973 square feet, a pullout sofa, two bathrooms, and a wet bar. The Fiddle Suite includes a living and dining room, soaking bathtub, and walk-in shower. All rooms have Atelier Bloem bath amenities, soft micro-fiber bathrobes, and flat-screen TVs with cable channels.

Other conveniences

In-room Nespresso machines

Minibars stocked with gourmet local treats

Seersucker robes

Yoga mats in each room

Large, refillable bathroom amenities

Safe deposit boxes

Wardrobes and seating areas

Air conditioning and heating

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Max:

2 persons

315 sq. feet

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1 King-size bed

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One-Bedroom Suite

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2 persons

560 sq. feet

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2 persons

315 sq. feet

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Transportation Options

City Centre

New Orleans2700 ft

Airports

New Orleans Lakefront (NEW) 8.6 mi

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 14.0 mi

Train

Union Station4000 ft

Amenities

Thoughtful hotel amenities for a comfortable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

USD 62.15 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Services

Valet parking
Pet amenities available
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink
Happy hour

Dining

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

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Board games
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Hotel Location

501 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70130

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501 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70130

City landmarks

Museum

The National WWII Museum

3100 ft

Park

Jackson Square

3800 ft

Landmark

French Quarter

4200 ft

Landmark

Bourbon Street

4800 ft

Landmark

Frenchmen Street

4900 ft

Church

Saint Louis Cathedral

3900 ft

Cemetery

St Louis Cemetery No 1

5100 ft

Landmark

Mercedes-Benz Superdome

4600 ft

Museum

Ogden Museum of Southern Art

3000 ft

Landmark

Cafe du Monde beignets

3800 ft

Museum

New Orleans Jazz Museum

1.1 mi

Event hall

Morial Convention Center

2400 ft

Landmark

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

2300 ft

Park

Louis Armstrong Park

1.3 mi

Museum

Cabildo

3800 ft

Market

French Market

3800 ft

Gallery

Contemporary Arts Center

2100 ft

Landmark

Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World

1.2 mi

Landmark

Smoothie King Center

1.0 mi

Museum

New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum

5100 ft

Landmark

Magazine Street

1.0 mi

Landmark

Preservation Hall

1.4 mi

Nearby

Aquarium

Audubon Aquarium of the Americas

1900 ft

Mall

New Orleans Riverwalk Shopping Center

1400 ft

Museum

Louisiana Children's Museum

1600 ft

Park

Lafayette Square

1700 ft

Fountain

Spanish Plaza

1500 ft

Shopping Area

Canal Place

1400 ft

Zoo

Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium

1300 ft

Theatre

Harrah's Casino New Orleans

700 ft

Restaurants

Mother's Restaurant

200 ft

401 Poydras Street

Compere Lapin

300 ft

535 Tchoupitoulas St

Tout La

500 ft

535 Tchoupitoulas St Old 77 Hotel and Chandlery

Bon Ton Cafe

600 ft

401 Magazine St

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

800 ft

400 Lafayette St Ste 101

Barcadia

500 ft

601 Tchoupitoulas St

The Ruby Slipper Cafe

1200 ft

200 Magazine Street

Wine Institute New Orleans

600 ft

610 Tchoupitoulas St

The Buffet at Harrah's

700 ft

228 Poydras St

Manning's

1000 ft

519 Fulton St

Guest Reviews & Ratings

What Guests Are Saying?

Johnny

United States, May 2024

8.2/10

The hotel is conveniently located near the French Quarter, offering clean and well-equipped rooms perfect for extended stays. The location strikes a great balance, close to top attractions but away from loud disturbances. The dining options were limited but satisfactory. Overall, a solid choice for a comfortable stay with good value for money.

Rooms

8.0

The room was configured for an extended stay, clean, and had all necessary amenities within easy reach.

Service

9.0

The service was incredibly friendly and hospitable, showing genuine Southern hospitality and care.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was convenient, just a short distance from key NOLA spots without the disturbances of bustling areas.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was decent with friendly breakfast staff and a variety of selections.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel had all necessary facilities for a comfortable stay, such as laundry services and valet parking.

Clean rooms

Limited dining options

Steve

United States, November 2023

7.2/10

The hotel was conveniently located within walking distance of the French Quarter, making it easy to explore the area. The service was friendly and accommodating, despite some limitations in the level of service provided. The dining options were basic but included a waffle station for a nice touch. The rooms, however, left much to be desired with a lack of amenities and some unpleasant smells.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were disappointing, with limited amenities and some unpleasant smells.

Service

7.0

The service was friendly and accommodating, even with some limitations in the service provided.

Location

9.0

The location was great for exploring the French Quarter and attending events at the nearby conference center.

Dining

6.0

The dining options were basic, but the waffle station was a nice addition.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offered standard facilities for a comfortable stay.

Evelyn

United States, May 2023

7.8/10

The hotel had a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms were spacious and modern but unfortunately not clean upon arrival and had issues with temperature control. The service was generally friendly and attentive, although there were a few instances of unwelcoming behavior. The location was convenient, being close to popular areas but also away from noisy streets. The dining was generally good with fresh and delicious options. The facilities were sufficient but could use some improvement.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were modern and spacious with plenty of storage, but they were covered in dog hair and quite dirty upon arrival. The thermostat was non-responsive to changes in temperature.

Service

8.0

The service was generally friendly and attentive, with some instances of not being as welcoming and nice as expected.

Location

9.0

The location was convenient, near the French Quarter and Riverwalk, but also a bit away from the hustle and noise, making it functional and practical.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was satisfactory, with a good variety of options and consistently fresh and delicious meals.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were decent but could use some improvements to enhance the overall guest experience.