Bienville House Hotel, New Orleans

Bienville House Hotel - Historic French Quarter boutique hotel with heated saltwater pool and Polynesian restaurant

Located in the heart of the French Quarter, this New Orleans hotel occupies a historic 1835 building that once served as the Planters Rice Mill. The 80-room Bienville House features Classical French-styled accommodations with white Carrara marble bathrooms, ceiling-mounted rain showers, and Gilchrist & Soames amenities. A flagstone courtyard houses a heated saltwater pool surrounded by wrought iron balconies and tropical greenery. The property includes Beachbum Berry's Latitude 29, a full-service restaurant offering modern Polynesian cuisine and craft cocktails. Guest rooms provide views of either Decatur Street or the courtyard, with some featuring private balconies. The property sits just steps from the Mississippi River, with only a small park separating it from the waterfront. Key attractions within walking distance include the French Market (0.5 miles), Audubon Aquarium (0.5 miles), and Frenchmen Street (0.5 miles).

Pros

24-hour valet parking available for guests ($44/day plus tax)

Pet-friendly accommodations with complimentary amenities and direct access to Woldenberg Park

Flexible meeting spaces suitable for both business events and social gatherings

Walking distance to iconic dining spots like Café du Monde and Arnaud's

Cons

9.5 miles distance from New Orleans Lakefront Airport

Some interior rooms are windowless