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Kimpton Hotel Fontenot
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States · Kimpton · Accessible Luxury
The Kimpton Hotel Fontenot converted a former Staybridge Suites in New Orleans' Central Business District, marking Kimpton's return to the city after a fifteen-year absence when it opened May 11, 2021. Named for Cajun-Creole fiddler Canray Fontenot, it's home to the Peacock Room bar and Gospel Coffee, and a 2023 expansion folded in an 1844 warehouse designed by architect James Gallier of Gallier Hall fame, bringing the hotel to 235 rooms.
- 202 rooms
- Opened 2021
- Neighborhood: Central Business District
- Rooms from 300 sq ft (28 m²)
- Architect: James Gallier (1844 annex)
- Interiors: MarkZeff
About Kimpton Hotel Fontenot
- JMI Realty acquired the property with three adjacent historic buildings in 2018 and renovated it with MarkZeff and Delawie Architecture.
- A 2023 expansion into 521 Tchoupitoulas - a warehouse built in 1844 by architect James Gallier, of Gallier Hall fame - added 33 rooms, the Canray Ballroom, and the King French brasserie, bringing the hotel to 235 rooms.
- Entry-level rooms start at 300 sq ft (28 m²).
History
Kimpton Hotel Fontenot in New Orleans is a conversion of a former Staybridge Suites at the corner of Poydras and Tchoupitoulas Streets in the Central Business District. JMI Realty acquired the property with three adjacent historic buildings in 2018 and renovated it with MarkZeff and Delawie Architecture. It opened as the Kimpton Hotel Fontenot on May 11, 2021, marking Kimpton's return to New Orleans after a fifteen-year absence.
The hotel is named for the Cajun-Creole fiddler Canray Fontenot, and features the Peacock Room bar and Gospel Coffee. A 2023 expansion into 521 Tchoupitoulas - a warehouse built in 1844 by architect James Gallier, of Gallier Hall fame - added 33 rooms, the Canray Ballroom, and the King French brasserie, bringing the hotel to 235 rooms.
The setting
Kimpton Hotel Fontenot is a Central Business District address in New Orleans. The National WWII Museum, the aquarium, and the Ogden sit on the downtown side. Jackson Square and Preservation Hall are the walk east of Canal. 15 miles from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Restaurants and bars
- Peacock Room — Restaurant
- Gospel Coffee and Boozy Treats — Restaurant
Amenities
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
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