Kimpton Hotel Fontenot by IHG is a hotel destination wedding venue in New Orleans, United States, hosting 150 at dinner and 200 at the ceremony, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$29,000 (our estimate).
Kimpton Hotel Fontenot by IHG
Kimpton Hotel Fontenot by IHG is an urban wedding address in New Orleans, with meeting and banquet space that seats up to 200 for a ceremony, 150 for a seated dinner, and holds up to 300 guests standing.
About Kimpton Hotel Fontenot by IHG
Kimpton Hotel Fontenot by IHG is an urban wedding address in New Orleans, with meeting and banquet space that seats up to 200 for a ceremony, 150 for a seated dinner, and holds up to 300 guests standing.
Both indoor and outdoor celebrations are possible here, including an outdoor ceremony, and catering is handled in house by the hotel team.
Accommodation runs across nearly 30 room and suite categories, from Essential and King Rooms for two up to Historic Studio Suites sleeping six, so wedding parties and travelling guests can stay on site.
The hotel publishes dedicated wedding pages and packages, and the sales team can be reached directly to plan dates and details.
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We attended a wedding in the CBD, and the entire wedding party stayed at the Kimpton Hotel Fontenot afterward. The hotel is beautiful and does a great job reflecting the city’s character and history.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 150 guests
- Standing reception
- 300 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 200 guests
Staying over
- Room types
- 29 listed
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$29,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$150 to US$250 per headAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- MSY, 25 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Urban, modern, elegant
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Seats up to 200 guests for a ceremony and 150 for a seated dinner, with capacity for 300 standing
- Outdoor ceremony option plus indoor space, so both formats are available
- In-house catering provided by the hotel
- Meeting and banquet event space in an urban New Orleans setting
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- MSY · about 25 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into MSY.
- Direct line
- (504) 571-1818
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can the venue hold?+
Up to 200 seated for a ceremony, 150 for a seated dinner, and 300 for a standing reception.
Can we hold our ceremony outdoors?+
Yes. The hotel offers outdoor ceremonies as well as indoor space, so you can use both.
Is catering provided by the hotel?+
Yes, catering is in house. The hotel also declares wedding services and publishes wedding packages at hotelfontenot.com/new-orleans-wedding-venues/wedding-packages.
How do we get in touch about a date?+
Contact the hotel at +1 504-571-1818 or email sales@hotelfontenot.com.
What should we budget?+
We estimate around 125 to 250 USD per head, though final pricing should be confirmed with the hotel's sales team.
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Sources and booking notes
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Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 150 guests
“Hotel Fontenot can accommodate up to 200 guests for a ceremony, 150 guests for a seated dinner, and up to 300 guests for a mingling reception.”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 300 guests
“Hotel Fontenot can accommodate up to 200 guests for a ceremony, 150 guests for a seated dinner, and up to 300 guests for a mingling reception.”
Read the source for standing receptionCeremony, seated: 200 guests
“Hotel Fontenot can accommodate up to 200 guests for a ceremony, 150 guests for a seated dinner, and up to 300 guests for a mingling reception.”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedRoom types: 29 listed
“Premium Room”
Read the source for room typesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“With options of both indoor and outdoor venues, catering that pays homage to the region’s culinary traditions, and a staff committed to designing the day of your dreams, Hotel Fontenot is a chic choice for wedding events with up to 400 guests.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“Our in-house catering team will work with you to craft the kind of dishes and drinks that are worthy of awards.”
Read the source for in-house cateringEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesIndoors or out: Both
“With options of both indoor and outdoor venues, catering that pays homage to the region’s culinary traditions, and a staff committed to designing the day of your dreams, Hotel Fontenot is a chic choice for wedding events with up to 400 guests.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Urban, modern, elegant
“Located in the Central Business District, just steps away from the French Quarter”
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