Originally occupied by Planters Rice Mills, the space became home to Thompson's Rice Mill and Southern Syrup Manufacturing. By 1835 the building had been completely transformed and the North American Hotel opened. The hotel was advertised as a “delightful summer residence for Ladies and Gentlemen”. However by 1837 the hotel’s owners had parted company and the building was split into a small hotel for boarders and a Fire House. Eventually the building would become the Royal Bienville, 20 luxury apartments that marked the revival Decatur Street. By the early 70’s the building was once again a hotel that appealed to people driving to or through New Orleans. After surviving a fire that destroyed a warehouse across the street, the 82 room “motor hotel” was purchased by the Monteleone family in 1972.

Located on historic Decatur Street, the Bienville House’s location offers a charming mix of the old and the new parts of the French Quarter. The intimate property, resplendent with elaborate wrought-iron balconies, is the closest French Quarter hotel to the Aquarium of the Americas, Canal Place Shopping Center (including Saks Fifth Avenue and Brooks Brothers), Woldenberg Park, IMAX Theater and the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The hotel is perfectly situated to enjoy the resurgence of Decatur Street including star gazing at House of Blues or Hard Rock Cafe while at the same time it is a living a part of the historic quarter that includes Cafe Du Monde and Jackson Square. Guests will also find themselves in the midst of elegant antique shops, late-night jazz clubs, world-renown restaurants, centuries-old historic buildings, museums, voodoo shops and more. The Bienville House Hotel is just blocks from the 24 hour excitement of Bourbon Street, and the world class antiques and art galleries of Royal Street.

The historic 83-room Bienville House Hotel, features a romantic tropical courtyard and pool, four dreamily landscaped wrought iron balconies.  Guests will delight in a host of luxurious amenities such as 300-thread-count triple sheeting of beds, down pillows and hairdryers, wireless Internet access (surcharge), down pillows indoor valet parking available, complimentary access to fitness center, cable television, coffee and tea maker, deluxe bathrobes, hair dryer, iron & board and clock radio with ipod player. All non-smoking rooms, daily complimentary newspaper, safe, voicemail, cable/satellite TV, video games, wake-up calls, designer toiletries, shower/tub combination and desk. Cribs are also available.

Bienville House Hotel now accepts pets. Please click here for our policy. Advance pet reservation is recommended.

Also our guest enjoy our free continental breakfast daily and an afternoon refreshment treat.

A member of Historic Hotels of America, we have been awarded a Three Diamond designation by AAA and consistently strive to exceed the standards demanded by that designation.