We had a very nice weekend staying at the Hotel Fontenot. The hotel is centrally located several blocks away from Bourbon Street, the casino, the river, and a few other places. Rooms were spacious and clean, and everyone working there was very friendly. The coffee shop and restaurant on the first floor were also very convenient. Worth considering if you are visiting New Orleans and need a place to stay.

While the hotel is not directly in the French Quarter, it’s an easy and pleasant walk to all the action. You get the convenience of being close without the constant noise and crowds right outside your door. If you’re flying into MSY, I highly recommend skipping the Uber. There’s a 202 bus that runs from the airport and drops you off just across the street from the hotel. It only costs $1.25. Just make sure you have exact change, or you can pay easily through the RTA Le Pass App. It’s affordable, convenient, and takes the stress out of airport transportation. The hotel itself is beautiful. The design is stylish yet welcoming, and there’s an on site restaurant with a bar that makes it easy to grab a drink or a bite without leaving the property. The rooms are spacious, well kept, and have plenty of lighting throughout. The front desk staff is super attentive and helpful, making check-in and any requests smooth and easy. The only small downside was that my TV didn’t work too well and had some glitching issues. However, I was out exploring most of the time, so it didn’t impact my stay much. Overall, this is a great place to stay if you want comfort, beauty, and easy walking access to the French Quarter without being directly in the middle of it. I would definitely stay here again.

We stayed here for 3 nights during Mardi Gras. The hotel was probably at full capacity so I gave them some grace, BUT if they are going to charge event pricing, they should have the supplies and staff ready to handle the crowd. This was my first stay at a Kimpton and it felt anything but luxury. Pros: -We got checked in early and upgraded by friendly front desk agent Semaj. -The staff from the restaurant were friendly and efficient -No pet fee Cons: -I called down 4 times on my first night requesting sheets for the sofa bed and a hot water kettle. Every time I called, they said someone was going to bring it up. Never received the items. On day 2 I called twice and texted the hotel concierge and was told they will take care of my requested items…still nothing. After a day in the city, I got back to the hotel and pretty tired at this point. I was tired of waiting for the sheets and hot water kettle so I went to the front desk and asked for the items and told them I will wait at the front desk for them because I called multiple times and still nothing. After waiting for 15 minutes in the lobby for some simple sheets and a kettle, I got fed up and asked to speak to a manager. Adriana was next in line to assist me. She ran to the back to look for a kettle but came back empty handed. She said they were out….so instead of telling me on day one they didn’t have the kettle, they just kept on lying to me until I was forced to go downstairs to confront them in person! Is this normal for a 4 star hotel? Sincerely asking because this is my first stay at one. Adriana apologized and told me how busy they are for Mardi Gras. Funny thing is, there’s a card in the hotel room that says if you forget to bring an item, “We’ll go grab it for you.” Nope, no one went out of their way to get me a hot water kettle. Adriana did offer to get me hot water from the cafe. She also offered me 10,000 IHG points for the inconvenience. The room was just meh. A bit on the dated and sad side. It’s not well taken care of. There are visible damage on the carpet and walls which made the stay feel anything but luxurious. My stay at this Kimpton was really disappointing and will probably not book at any other Kimpton hotels. Moving forward I will give my business to the trusty Holiday Inn - at least you know what you’re getting with them.

The Perfect Mardi Gras Basecamp Location truly is everything! This hotel was exceptional across the board. Positioned right in the heart of the action, we were within walking distance of Bourbon and Frenchmen Streets. Since we visited during Mardi Gras, we had a front-row seat to the major parades right outside the door. Remarkably, the rooms are so well soundproofed that we didn’t hear a thing from the street. The dining options are fantastic: The Peacock Room serves incredible food and cocktails, while The King is perfect for a delicious breakfast or dinner. Don't miss Gospel Coffee and Boozy Treats—the pastries are to die for. The service is top-notch; the front desk is diligent and helpful, especially Alex C, who handled all our requests with ease. Housekeeping also went above and beyond. I recommend this hotel 100% for your next NOLA trip!

We had a wonderful two night stay here. We arrived and Semaj checked us in. He was helpful and very welcoming. Jacob parked our car and assisted with our luggage. He was very attentive and welcoming. Our room was great. Large and clean with a great view. It was also quiet.

This hotel is great!! The staff are amazing and prompt. They are always checking on guests. They have parking, but it’s valet. They have two restaurants and a breakfast/caffe that are all amazing. If you are staying for an extended time they do not have a washer and dryer for guest use. You have to you use their laundry services which are pretty expensive. Other than that it is a great hotel and location. Anytime I’m in NOLA definitely staying here.

Great hotel, great location! We stayed during NYE. Booked online via IHG and followed up to make sure that the room we needed was available. Adriana went above and beyond when responding to my inquiries and made our stay 100% better. The room was so much better in person; cleaned and bathroom's spotless. Services from the front desk staff to doormen were exceptional. Everyone's so friendly and helpful. The Peacock Lounge was truly vibing every night; it was the place to be. Our only experience was to be able to order drinks from the bar to enjoy in the lobby. Shout out to the wonderful female bartender for making my wife a killer spicy margarita and a very solid ol' fashioned for me. Overall, wonderful time spent in New Orleans to celebrate a milestone anniversary; with all the sights, sounds, foods, and spectacles of such a wonderful town. Kudos to Adriana for making this stay so memorable for us! We'll definitely be back.

We had an amazing experience staying at the Kimpton this past weekend. From start to finish our stay here was relaxed and all of our needs were catered to. Since I used my chase card to book the room. The kind front desk worker upgraded our room to their top corner room with a beautiful view of the Nola bridge and downtown area. The room was very spacious and clean as well. Every staff worker was also very kind to us throughout our stay. One person who stood out to us was the door man Linelle. He was kind and helpful the moment we arrived and gave us helpful tips with parking and getting around the area. The hotel is very consent located and I’d recommend staying here to anyone who’s in town visiting.

We have stayed here at least a couple of times, and every stay has been wonderful. The Peacock Room has a comfortable atmosphere for evening drinks. The restaurant has an amazing menu, which we have experienced for dinner and breakfast. The rooms are spacious, cozy in just the right way, while still maintaining a modern feel. The welcoming pet policy of this property is an added bonus.

I like to think of the Kimpton brand as stylish, modern, and curated to fit the local scene. The Hotel Fontenot accomplished that part. The service from the staff was decent and the room itself was nice with a comfortable bed and modern amenities. But there were a few things that made this experience fall short of expectations. Foremost, our room (#1600) adjoined a suite next door where another group was staying. I get that kids will have temper tantrums and adults will have loud conversations, but the walls were paper thin and we could hear everything. It got to the point where we had to turn up the music when we were awake and put on noise cancelling headphones to make sure we stayed asleep. We called the front desk to see if we could switch rooms but the hotel was booked and we had no recourse. Otherwise, there was also an occasional whirring sound that came from an electrical closet, elevator, or something else nearby. This noise was frustrating to say the least. I don’t know if this was a room-specific issue that just affected us, but it left us with the impression that the niceties of the hotel just couldn’t make up for the lack of peace, quiet, and privacy you’d expect out of a room at the Kimpton Hotel Fontenot.