BIENVILLE HOUSE HOTEL, New Orleans

Bienville House Hotel - A historic French Quarter boutique with heated saltwater pool, Polynesian dining, and Mississippi River proximity

Located in the heart of the French Quarter, this 80-room New Orleans hotel occupies a historic 1835 building that originally served as the Planters Rice Mill. Classical French-styled rooms feature white Carrara marble bathrooms with ceiling-mounted rain showers, Gilchrist & Soames amenities, and Keurig coffee makers. The property includes a flagstone courtyard with a heated saltwater pool and wrought iron balconies. Beachbum Berry's Latitude 29, the on-site restaurant, serves modern Polynesian cuisine and craft cocktails designed by exotic drink expert Jeff Berry. Business travelers have access to flexible meeting spaces, while pet owners receive complimentary amenities and access to Woldenberg Park along the Mississippi Riverfront. The Bienville House offers 24-hour valet parking for $44 plus tax daily. Saint Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, and French Market are all within 0.5 miles, and there's only a small park separating the property from the Mississippi River.

Pros

Named after Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville, the French founder of New Orleans

Bus-friendly hotel with effortless pickup and drop-off process

Recognized by The New York Times, Food Network, and local publications

Multiple room types available, including sundeck rooms and interior suites

Cons

Located 9.5 miles from New Orleans Lakefront Airport

Interior rooms are windowless