November 3, 2026 - Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, a global luxury brand part of Accor, today announces the official opening of Fairmont New Orleans, marking the much-anticipated return of the iconic luxury brandto the Crescent City after two decades – and marking Fairmont’s 100th hotelglobally. Located in the heart of the Central Business District, withinwalking distance of the French Quarter and moments from Caesars Superdome, the250-room hotel brings thoughtfully designed guest rooms and suites, destinationdining in partnership with celebrated Chef Emeril Lagasse and The Emeril Group, and more than 19,000 square feet of meeting and event space.Together, these offerings establish Fairmont New Orleans as both asophisticated urban retreat perfectly poised for celebration and a dynamicgathering place for locals and travelers alike.
November 3, 2026 - Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, a global luxury brand part of Accor, today announces the official opening of Fairmont New Orleans, marking the much-anticipated return of the iconic luxury brandto the Crescent City after two decades – and marking Fairmont’s 100th hotelglobally. Located in the heart of the Central Business District, withinwalking distance of the French Quarter and moments from Caesars Superdome, the250-room hotel brings thoughtfully designed guest rooms and suites, destinationdining in partnership with celebrated Chef Emeril Lagasse and The Emeril Group, and more than 19,000 square feet of meeting and event space.Together, these offerings establish Fairmont New Orleans as both asophisticated urban retreat perfectly poised for celebration and a dynamicgathering place for locals and travelers alike.
Developed by Kailas Companies and operated by Fairmont Hotels &Resorts, Fairmont New Orleans occupies 17 stories of the former Bank of NewOrleans building, a 31-story landmark originally designed by Skidmore, Owings& Merrill in 1970. Its original sidewalks, entry canopy, lobby floors andconcrete walls on the first and second floors have been fully restored andrefurbished, alongside the second floor’s decorative bronze paneling and localcypress ceiling. Rather than looking primarily to the French Quarter’s colonialarchitecture, the property draws inspiration from the glamour and optimism ofthe 1970s, celebrating an often-overlooked chapter in New Orleans’architectural evolution.
Omer Acar, CEO, FairmontHotels & Resorts,said: “Celebrating Fairmont’s landmark 100th hotel in New Orleans is a momentof perfect alignment. This is a city built on the very poetry of celebration,culture, and hospitality, setting the ultimate stage for such a historicmilestone. After two decades away, returning to New Orleans feels like a joyfulhomecoming. This magnificent property is designed to be a vibrant socialepicenter, a sanctuary where the city’s rich heritage meets a sophisticated,contemporary energy. Through meticulous design, spirited gastronomy, andexceptional spaces created for connection, we are not just opening a hotel; weare welcoming the soulful spirit of New Orleans back into the global Fairmontfamily for our next great chapter.”
A NEW EXPRESSION OF NEWORLEANS DESIGN
Interior design by Rockwell Group explores the contrasts that define NewOrleans, imagining a city emerging from a verdant landscape and shaped bygenerations of cultural influences from around the world. Mid-centuryreferences nod to the decadence of the 1970s oil boom era, while layeredtextures, saturated color, local flora, and globally influenced patterns bringa contemporary interpretation of New Orleans design, balancing old and new,polished and playful, and vibrant and restful. Local craftsmanship is woventhroughout the hotel, including hand-embellished wallcoverings in The Café byEmeril and Delmonico Steakhouse by New Orleans artist Bruna Petalla; local,woman-owned Triton Stone supplied much of the property’s slab stone and custommosaics, from the Lobby Bar and guest rooms to the specialty suite and ThirdMeasure; and longtime New Orleans manufacturer Bevolo supplied gas lanterns forthe rooftop pool deck.
The hotel’s lobby serves as its social anchorand a cultural living room designed to welcome both visitors and New Orleaniansthroughout the day. Guests arrive beneath a mirror-clad monumental stair thatreflects a three-story magnolia flower and Spanish moss-inspired chandelier.Custom brass relief panels from Italy frame the check-in and concierge desks,while the Lobby Bar pairs handmade Italian lava-stone tiles with a floor mosaiccomposed of six marbles in a distinctly 1970s pattern. Large trees along CommonStreet and oversized potted plants extend the city’s lush landscape into thearrival experience, while the Lobby Bar’s cocktail-focused beverage program andlive entertainment encourage guests and locals to linger from day into evening.
“Today marks an exciting new chapter forFairmont New Orleans and for our city,” said Eric Overstreet, GeneralManager, Fairmont New Orleans. “From the moment guests enter our lobby toan evening at Delmonico Steakhouse, the hotel was designed to feel distinctlyof New Orleans, while offering the service and experience Fairmont is knownfor. We’re proud to welcome travelers and our local community into these spacesand look forward to seeing Fairmont New Orleans become part of the city’s nextchapter.”
A RESIDENTIAL RETREAT INTHE HEART OF THE CITY
Fairmont New Orleans’ 250 guest rooms andsuites are conceived as personal retreats with residential warmth, eclecticfinishes, curated furnishings and layered materials designed to feel collectedover time. Three-dimensional entry mosaics reference classical Europeanflooring, while large, paneled artworks evoke the rich flora of Louisiana’sbayous. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame sweeping city views, while customartwork and details reference the cultural and natural history of New Orleans.In select king rooms, “faux balconies” with café tables offer a playful nod tothe city’s beloved porches and terraces.
Guest room amenities include Le Labo Rose 31bath and body products, Nespresso machines, minibars stocked with locallysourced items and twice-daily housekeeping, complemented by 24-hour conciergeservices. ALL Accor members also have access to complimentary house cardrop-off service within a one-mile radius, available on a first-come,first-served basis.
On the 29th and 30th floors, Fairmont Goldwill elevate the stay through Fairmont’s signature hotel-within-a-hotelexperience. Once unveiled in December, guests can enjoy a dedicated privatelounge overlooking the Mississippi River, dedicated concierge service,complimentary breakfast and afternoon canapés, beverages and a personalizedarrival and check-in experience.
NEW CULINARY DESTINATIONS INCLUDING ASTEAKHOUSE FROM CHEF EMERIL LAGASSE AND ROOFTOP COCKTAIL LOUNGE Fairmont New Orleans makes its debut with aculinary partnership with Chef Emeril Lagasse and The Emeril Group, bringingnew dining experiences to the heart of the Central Business District.
Delmonico Steakhouse marks the celebrated concept’s debutin New Orleans and its first location outside of Las Vegas, bringing ChefLagasse's grand American steakhouse to the city that has long inspired hisculinary career. Open for dinner, the restaurant pairs timeless steakhousetraditions with his signature bold New Orleans flavors, showcasing hand-selectedprime cuts from Creekstone Farms, dry-aged in-house, alongside Japanese Wagyu,premium seafood, and an oyster and caviar program. Tableside preparations bringa sense of theater to the dining experience, from Chateaubriand carved toorder, Caesar salad and flambéed Bananas Foster prepared before guests. Anextensive wine list and internationally curated spirits program round out theexperience. The restaurant evokes the glamour of a 1970s executive dining room,with rich walnut wood, plush velvets, warm amber tones and a striking greenmarble mosaic floor.
Open for breakfast and lunch, The Café by Emeril offers amore relaxed brasserie-style experience, combining French-inspired classicswith Creole accents and Southern influences. From chicory-laced coffee tothoughtfully prepared breakfast and lunch favorites, the café flows seamlesslyinto the lobby, creating an inviting gathering place for hotel guests andlocals alike.
“I’m thrilled to bring Delmonico Steakhouseto New Orleans alongside The Café by Emeril, creating two distinct diningexperiences that reflect what I love about cooking and bringing peopletogether,” said Chef Emeril Lagasse. “We’re proud to be a part ofFairmont’s return to the city and look forward to welcoming both locals andvisitors to experience the bold flavors, genuine hospitality, and unmistakableNew Orleans spirit that defines everything we do.”
Forthcoming dining and drinking venues, setto open in early December also, include the property’s rooftop pool and BleuPerdu, along with Third Measure cocktail bar. Located 31 floors above NewOrleans, the forthcoming rooftop is designed to transition effortlessly fromday to night. Bleu Perdu will open directly onto the pool terrace, pairingpanoramic city and Mississippi River views with bistro-style dining, sunloungers, cabanas, lush foliage and Spanish-inspired black-and-white tile.After sunset, locally made Bevolo gas lanterns will cast a warm glow across theterrace, which also includes a dedicated area for live performances.
Nearby, Third Measure, an intimate late-nightcocktail bar developed in collaboration with Neal Bodenheimer, founder of NewOrleans' acclaimed Cure, will draw inspiration from the city's lost cocktailtraditions and musical heritage. Guests enter through wardrobe-inspired doubledoors into a richly layered space, where custom fan-shaped marble mosaicflooring inspired by clouds, a white marble bar, pearlescent railings and animmense custom Lasvit chandelier nod to the building’s 1970s origins, allframed by commanding sunset views.
The hotel also offers all-day in-room dining,bringing breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night offerings directly to guestrooms and suites.
NEW WAYS TO RELAX ANDRECHARGE
Opening in early December is a 10,000-square-footspa and fitness center to further expand the guest experience with threeprivate treatment rooms, a couples’ suite, dry sauna, steam room and dedicatedrelaxation lounges, including a sauna overlooking the New Orleans skyline. Adedicated Dressing Room will offer a social preparation space for bridalparties, debutantes and other celebrations, while a fitness studio outfittedwith Matrix Onyx equipment will offer personalized training sessions. Loftsuites on the building’s upper level will feature dramatic double-heightwindows with views toward Caesars Superdome, lofted primary bedrooms with glassrailings, custom wallcoverings and wet bars with hammered brass sinks. Guidedby Fairmont’s new Wellness Without Walls approach, connecting guestswith active and outdoor experiences throughout the destination includingself-guided walks combining local art galleries with kayaking and pedal boatingand self-led city ‘Run The River’ experiences along the Mississippi River andGoldring Woldenberg Riverfront Park. Furthermore, ALL Accor member guests canbenefit from complimentary Nike Lending Gear service throughout their stay.
A NEW GATHERING PLACE INTHE HEART OF NEW ORLEANS
Situated near Bourbon Street and CaesarsSuperdome and within walking distance of the French Quarter, Warehouse Districtand Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Fairmont New Orleans places guests atthe crossroads of the city’s cultural, business and entertainment hubs. Whethervisiting for Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, a major stadium event or a weekend immersedin the city’s culture and cuisine, the hotel offers a new vantage point fromwhich to experience New Orleans.
Continuing Fairmont’s legacy as the backdropfor milestone moments, Fairmont New Orleans debuts with over 19,000 square feetof meeting and event space, accommodating gatherings ranging from intimateevents of 10 to grand celebrations of up to 500 guests. Nine primary venuesinclude two approximately 4,000-square-foot ballrooms, six meeting rooms and anexecutive boardroom, complemented by three dedicated foyers.
The second floor, originally built as theBank of New Orleans’ main lobby, has been refurbished to honor its originalcharacter and now houses two foyers and two grand ballrooms. The ballroomspreserve the building’s local cypress wood ceiling, while original bronzepaneling has been restored and custom chandeliers were designed to feel asthough they have always belonged to the space. From the street, thedouble-height ballroom level glows like a lantern, signaling the building’stransformation from office tower to gathering place. Meeting rooms andboardrooms incorporate Spanish moss-inspired wallcoverings, warm walnut wood,rich velvet upholstery and abundant natural light, while customizable eventmenus draw on Creole and Gulf Coast influences.
Rates start at $459 per night. Forreservations and additional information, visit www.fairmont.com/hotels/new-orleans/. Similarly, hotel guests can also takeadvantage of ALL Accor, Accor’s complimentary loyalty program and bookingplatform, with members earning points during their stays that can be redeemedfor rewards, services and experiences worldwide.
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS:
Q: When did Fairmont New Orleans open?
A: Fairmont New Orleans opened on November 2,2026, marking Fairmont Hotels & Resorts’ return to New Orleans after twodecades and Fairmont’s 100th hotel globally.
Q: Where is Fairmont New Orleans located?
A: Fairmont New Orleans is located in NewOrleans’ Central Business District, just steps from the French Quarter andCaesars Superdome. The hotel occupies 17 stories of the former Bank of NewOrleans building, originally designed in 1970 by Skidmore, Owings &Merrill.
Q: How many rooms does Fairmont New Orleanshave?
A: Fairmont New Orleans features 250 guestrooms and suites, along with Fairmont
Gold, the brand’s exclusivehotel-within-a-hotel experience.
Q: What restaurants and bars will be atFairmont New Orleans?
A: Fairmont New Orleans features DelmonicoSteakhouse and The Café by Emeril, created in partnership with Chef EmerilLagasse and The Emeril Group. Additional venues, including Third Measure andBleu Perdu, will open in the following months.
Q: What additional experiences are coming toFairmont New Orleans?
A: Additional signature experiences will include the rooftop pool and BleuPerdu, Third Measure cocktail bar, spa and fitness center, and loft suites.Opening dates for these experiences will be announced in the coming months.
Q: Who designed Fairmont New Orleans?
A: The interiors of Fairmont New Orleans were designed by RockwellGroup, with a design concept inspired by the contrasts between New Orleans’built and natural environments. The hotel is located within the former Bank ofNew Orleans building, originally designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Q: Will there be a phased opening? A:The property opens its doors on November 2, and starting early December, thehotel's Gold Lounge, Spa, all dining and drinking venues, including theproperty’s rooftop pool and Bleu Perdu, along with Third Measure cocktail bar,will be fully open.
About Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Fairmont Hotels &Resorts is renowned for the international luxury hospitality brand’s unrivalledportfolio of over 90 extraordinary hotels where grand moments of life,heartfelt pleasures and personal milestones are celebrated and remembered longafter any visit. From grand hotels to urban retreats, since 1907 Fairmont hascreated magnificent, meaningful and unforgettable hotels, rich with characterand deeply connected to the history, culture and community of its destinations– renowned addresses such as The Plaza in New York City, The Savoy in London,Fairmont Tokyo, Fairmont Hanoi, Fairmont Golden Prague, Fairmont San Francisco,Fairmont Banff Springs in Canada, Fairmont Doha and Fairmont The Palm inDubai. Fairmont hotels are the social epicenters of their cities—iconicgathering places where people, culture, and ideas converge. Famous for itsengaging service, awe-inspiring public spaces, locally inspired cuisine, andiconic bars and lounges, Fairmont also takes great pride in its pioneeringapproach to hospitality and leadership in sustainability and responsibletourism practices. Fairmont is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality groupcounting over 5,800 properties throughout more than 110 countries, and aparticipating brand in ALL Accor, a booking platform and loyalty programproviding access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences.
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AboutKailas Companies
Founded in 1990 by C. MohanKailas, Kailas Companies is one of Louisiana’s top owner/operators of commercial property. Kailas Companies focuses on restoring historic landmarkbuildings as well as creating modern properties. Through the dedication of itsstaff and the support of its clients, Kailas has proved itself as one of themost established and respected commercial real estate operators in the State ofLouisiana.
AboutThe Emeril Group
The Emeril Group is aleading culinary and hospitality company founded by world-renowned chef,restaurateur, and television personality Emeril Lagasse based in New Orleans.The internationally recognized flagship Emeril’s, helmed by Chef E.J. Lagasseand awarded two Michelin stars, anchors a portfolio that includes The Wine Barat Emeril’s and Meril in New Orleans, as well as Delmonico Steakhouse, Emeril’sNew Orleans Fish House, and Meril in Las Vegas, and Emeril’s Chop House atL’Auberge Baton Rouge. The collection also includes dining experiences at seaon Carnival Cruise Lines, and restaurant concepts Emeril’s Table at MSY andEmeril’s Kitchen at Caesars New Orleans. Driven by a commitment to excellenceand genuine hospitality, The Emeril Group continues to advance modern Americancuisine through Chef Emeril’s signature bold, innovative approach.
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