The 250-room hotel will bring Fairmont back to New Orleans after two decades, with a rooftop pool, spa, Emeril Lagasse dining concepts and more than 19,000 square feet of event space.
A Deluxe River View guest room at Fairmont New Orleans, where reservations are now open for stays beginning November 2, 2026. — Credit: Matias Vargas
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Fairmont New Orleans has opened reservations for stays beginning November 2, 2026, marking the brand's return to the city after two decades.
- The hotel will occupy 17 stories of the former Bank of New Orleans building and offer 250 guest rooms and suites.
- Planned amenities include a rooftop pool and lounge, a 10,000-square-foot spa, Fairmont Gold and dining and bar concepts developed with Chef Emeril Lagasse and his team.
- The property will include more than 19,000 square feet of meeting and event space, including two 4,000-square-foot ballrooms, six meeting rooms and an executive boardroom.
(NEWS) NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, United States, 2026-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Fairmont New Orleans has opened reservations for stays beginning November 2, 2026, setting a date for the luxury brand’s return to New Orleans after an absence of two decades.
The 250-room hotel is preparing to open in the Central Business District, within walking distance of the French Quarter and Caesars Superdome. According to details released by Accor, the property will become Fairmont Hotels & Resorts‘ 19th hotel in the United States.
The opening adds another high-profile property to New Orleans’ evolving hotel inventory. New Orleans & Company has also listed Fairmont New Orleans among the city’s expected late-2026 hotel openings, alongside a broader round of investment and renovation across the local hospitality sector.
A former bank tower reworked as a luxury hotel
Developed by Kailas Companies, Fairmont New Orleans occupies 17 stories of the former Bank of New Orleans building, a 31-story landmark originally designed in 1970 by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. The redevelopment combines the building’s existing architectural character with interiors by Rockwell Group, whose design approach draws on contrasts between New Orleans’ built environment and its natural landscape.
The hotel will offer 250 guest rooms and suites, with a relatively compact room count intended to support a more intimate urban-hotel experience. Fairmont Gold, the brand’s hotel-within-a-hotel concept, will also be available.
Claudia Kozma Kaplan, Chief Brand Officer at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, said the property has been conceived around New Orleans’ culture of gathering and celebration, with public spaces designed to serve both travellers and local residents.
Rooftop venues, spa and Emeril Lagasse partnership
Food and drink will be a prominent part of the property. Fairmont is working with Chef Emeril Lagasse and his team on multiple restaurant and bar concepts, including Delmonico Steakhouse, a lobby restaurant inspired by 1970s design.
At rooftop level, the hotel plans to open Third Measure, an intimate bar, and Bleu Perdu, a poolside lounge adjoining what Fairmont describes as the city’s highest rooftop pool. The property will also feature a 10,000-square-foot spa with three treatment rooms, a couples suite, dry sauna, steam room and fitness studio.
The hotel’s lobby is being positioned as a central social space rather than simply an arrival area, with a dedicated Lobby Bar and seating intended to encourage guests and visitors to linger throughout the day.
More than 19,000 square feet for meetings and celebrations
Fairmont New Orleans will also target the meetings, weddings and events market. The hotel has more than 19,000 square feet of event space and is designed to accommodate gatherings ranging from 10 to 500 guests.
The second floor includes two 4,000-square-foot ballrooms with dedicated foyers, as well as six meeting rooms and an executive boardroom. The grand ballroom retains elements of the former bank interiors, including a ceiling of local cypress wood, while the meeting areas incorporate Spanish moss-inspired wall coverings, walnut finishes and velvet upholstery.
C. Mohan Kailas, Chief Executive Officer of Kailas Companies, said the developer’s goal was to preserve the landmark building while creating a modern hotel that could also function as a gathering place for business, social occasions and large events.
General Manager Eric Overstreet said the project is intended to combine the building’s historic character with contemporary rooms, public spaces and a strong food-and-beverage programme rooted in New Orleans.
Reservations for stays from November 2 are available through the Fairmont New Orleans booking page. Guests will also be able to participate in ALL Accor, the group’s loyalty and booking programme.
