$119 Avg/night
Rate based on Check-in: May 28, 2013 Check-out: May 30, 2013

Bienville House Hotel

3 stars
320 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.2
out of 5
65 reviews
HALLOWEEN

We went for Halloween not really expecting much from the room but wow! The room was huge! Four post... See full review

  • Foleystravels
  • Nov 2, 2012
Great for a girls weekend.

My friends and I stayed at this hotel for a girl weekend. We really enjoyed this hotels proximity... See full review

  • DC twenty something
  • Sep 24, 2012
European elegance with clubs and shops of the New Orleans French Quarter
Guests at the Bienville House Hotel find much to enjoy in the elegant surroundings and the ideal location close to the bustling European charm of the French Quarter area of New Orleans. The Bienville House Hotel is conveniently situated for exploring the historic area, with its numerous jazz clubs, museums, voodoo shops, and restaurants.  On-site at the hotel, guests have exclusive access to a heated saltwater swimming pool, a Southern-style flagstone courtyard and four tempting sundecks.
3 Reasons To Stay
  • Ideal location for access to the world famous French Quarter area of New Orleans, with clubs, restaurants, and local life
  • Elegant surroundings, including balconies and four great sun-decks on-site at the hotel
  • Access to the only heated saltwater swimming pool in the French Quarter
Bienville House Hotel Rooms
The Bienville House has the feel of an old manor house of the French Quarter.  There is a delightful courtyard laid with flagstones with a central pool.  Many of the 83 rooms at the recently refurbished Bienville House Hotel have wonderful wrought iron balconies overlooking the French Quarter. Rooms come with additional amenities such as wireless Internet access, a free morning newspaper, and access to the hotel sundecks. The Bienville House Hotel Rooms are within easy reach of the antique shops on Royal Street, historic buildings and jazz clubs. 
Things To Do
  • Lafayette Square (0.5 mi/0.8 km)
  • French Quarter New Orleans  (0.6 mi/0.9 km)
  • Riverwalk Marketplace (0.7 mi/1.1 km)
  • Convention Center New Orleans  (1.1 mi/1.8 km)  
  • New Orleans Louisiana Superdome  (1.4 mi/2.3 km) 
Policies and fees

Rollaway beds are only permitted in rooms with one-king bed. Requests are based upon availability at arrival.

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

Bienville House Hotel Rooms

Standard
This room offers 1 king bed or two double beds with air conditioning, climate control, coffee/tea maker, wake-up calls, hair dryer, iron/ironing board, cable/satellite TV and clock radio.
Non Refundable
This room offers 1 king bed or two double beds with air conditioning, climate control, coffee/tea maker, wake-up calls, hair dryer, iron/ironing board, cable/satellite TV and clock radio.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • Pool
General
Concierge
Pets allowed
Activities
Pool
Health club
Internet
Wireless internet
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities

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Hotel Map

29.9538 -90.0655
Area served
French Quarter, New Orleans.
Nearby airports
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
Area description
Bienville House Hotel is located in the French Quarter near Canal Place shopping, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park, Jax Brewery shopping, Mississippi riverboat tours, Bourbon Street, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas and Riverwalk shopping.

Nearby points of interest

  • Crescent City Brewhouse: 0.1 mi
  • Jackson Square: 0.3 mi
  • Musee Conti Wax Museum: 0.3 mi
  • Preservation Hall: 0.3 mi
  • Entergy IMAX Theater: 0.3 mi
  • Aquarium of The Americas: 0.3 mi
  • New Orleans School of Glass Works: 0.4 mi
  • Bourbon Street: 0.4 mi
  • Riverwalk Marketplace: 0.4 mi
  • New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum: 0.4 mi
  • Folklife and Visitor Center: 0.5 mi
  • Storyville: 0.6 mi
  • Louisiana State Museum: 0.6 mi
  • Contemporary Arts Center: 0.7 mi
  • American Aquatic Gardens: 0.9 mi
  • Crescent City Brewhouse: 0.1 mi
  • Jackson Square: 0.3 mi
  • Musee Conti Wax Museum: 0.3 mi
  • Preservation Hall: 0.3 mi
  • Entergy IMAX Theater: 0.3 mi
  • Aquarium of The Americas: 0.3 mi
  • New Orleans School of Glass Works: 0.4 mi
  • Bourbon Street: 0.4 mi
  • Riverwalk Marketplace: 0.4 mi
  • New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum: 0.4 mi
  • Folklife and Visitor Center: 0.5 mi
  • Storyville: 0.6 mi
  • Louisiana State Museum: 0.6 mi
  • Contemporary Arts Center: 0.7 mi
  • American Aquatic Gardens: 0.9 mi
  • Algiers Point: 0.9 mi
  • Louisiana Superdome: 1 mi
  • New Orleans Arena: 1 mi
  • Port of New Orleans: 1.3 mi
  • East Tennessee Historical Center: 1.5 mi
  • Bywater Historic District: 2 mi
  • Sydney & Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden: 2.8 mi
  • New Orleans Museum of Art: 2.8 mi
  • Amistad Research Center: 3.3 mi
  • Carousel Gardens: 3.4 mi
  • City Park New Orleans: 3.7 mi
  • Riverbend: 3.8 mi
  • State Capital Publishing Museum: 4.1 mi
  • Audubon Zoo: 4.6 mi
  • Six Flags New Orleans: 10.2 mi

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
Two meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 100 people reception style

Dining

Brennan's
Just three blocks away and known for world famous bread pudding and Bananas Fosters.
Bienville House
The Bienville House Restaurant is currently closed for renovations.
Bacco's
Just two blocks away and a wonderful locallly own restaurant with 10 cents martini's!!!

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (65)

Ratings and reviews for Bienville House Hotel

Overall score

4.5 / 5
11 out of 65
Amenities:
4.5
Room cleanliness:
4.8
Hotel staff:
4.5
Room comfort:
4.7
Location:
5
Value:
4.4

100% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
M Fitzgerald
Ireland
Jul 23, 2012

Stunning Oasis of Calm

Only had one night booked before our trip to New Orleans but had the most beautiful delux king room on the 3rd floor. After moving down town for two nights, we were delighted to return to the Bienville hotel for a further four nights where we were upgraded to a really great room with the most stunning roof top garden on the fourth floor. Really loved this hotel and the location is great.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Be sure to visit Stanley's on Jackson square for brunch any day of the week!

Review of Bienville House Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Margie Cohen
Wayland Mass
Mar 2, 2011

Fabulous Hotel

This hotel was such a haven for us after our horrible experience at the St. James Hotel. They welcomed us and ugraded our room when they heard about our previous experiences we had had earlier in the week. The room was beautiful and spotless. The breakfast was great and all staff was very polite and helpful. Great location and pretty pool area.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Po Boy Johnies is a short walk away and delicous and very reasonably priced.

Review of Bienville House Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
NorCal
Nov 2, 2010

I'd do it all over again

Great location, clean rooms, friendly staff, comfortable bed. I couldn't have been happier about our choice to stay at Bienville House. Perfect walking distance to everything in French Quarter; far enough from Bourbon Street to get a good night of sleep (even during Halloween weekend). I was very pleased and would recommend this hotel to anyone comfortable in 3-4 star accomodations.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Money-saving tip: Long walk from hotel

The Voodoo Museum offers an excellent voodoo and cemetery walking tour. Very insightful and at a fraction of the cost of other similar tours. Be sure to reserve your tour 24 hours ahead.

Review of Bienville House Hotel

Reviewer score

4
lovemycruises
memphis, tn
Sep 2, 2010

great start to a cruise

I really enjoyed staying at this hotel. great location for New Orleans in french quarter area. exceptionally friendly staff. easy to find. staff was very quick to resolve our problem with a mouse in the first room. would come back for another stay.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Bienville House Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Lafayette, LA
Mar 29, 2010

George Rodrigue Contest

Everything was great about the hotel; however, the A/C in our room did not work. The hotel sent in a maintenance person to repair the A/C but he was not able to fix it. The hotel would have moved us into another room but there were no vacancies. Therefore, they provided us with a fan and did not charge us for the night's stay. The following day, they relocated us into a different room where the A/C worked. All in all, the staff was very pleasant and tried to accomodate us to the best of their ability.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
2
Review of Bienville House Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Fairfield Bay, AR
Nov 30, 2009

Bienville House

Great ambiance. Very friendly and helpful service. While parking was limited, they arranged for parking at another hotel 1 1/2 blocks away.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Bienville House Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
milwaukee, wi
Nov 1, 2009

Unbeatable charm

My daughter and I (Mom) were on a college tour in the South. Tulane was on our list. Mom has been to NOLA many times and has stayed in the French Qtr but never as nice, convienient and quiet as this! Our room was amazing (King Suite). The staff was great. We didn't eat bfst there but we did partake of the coffee which was excellent (Starbucks). I will definitely stay there again as my first choice.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Bienville House Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Houston, TX
Jul 27, 2009

Beautiful, intimate Old World feel

The hotel and rooms were so beautiful and comfortable that we had to force ourselves to leave to explore the French Quarter. The only problem was that we couldn't check in on time. Check-in is at 2:00 PM and the room wasn't ready until almost 4:00 PM. That's a lot of time when you have just come in the airport and you are hot, tired, hungry, and want to get to your room to freshen up before you go eat. More bothersome than that, however, was the fact that the front desk clerk took a bit of an attitude with us when telling us our room wasn't ready yet. I guess we looked rather blank and she took it as looking at her like it was her fault! I wouldn't break a leg trying to get to the Continental breakfast, either. The internet pictures made it look like something really special. In reality, it is very, very basic. All in all, however, this was a great hotel and we would definitely return

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Great restaurants within a short walking distance include Brennans, Chef Prudhommes, and the Rib Room.

Review of Bienville House Hotel

Reviewer score

3
big ike
oklahoma city
Apr 22, 2009

Not what was promised

We prepaid for a delux room twin or king-size bed. I called about a week before to request two beds. When we arrived they had only one-bed rooms and no delux. The price stayed the same. They blamed Orbitz, saying that there are only so many delux rooms at the price and that Orbitz shouldn't have written our reservation in the way they did.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
2
Review of Bienville House Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Gaithersburg
Jun 30, 2008

excellent location

Loved this hotel! Stayed here during a Tulane University visit and the good reviews were absolutely correct. Easy cab ride from airport ($28 + tip for 2 of us.) Location excellent w/in walking distance to everything including the street car which took us where we needed to go, river walk, IMAX, jaz clubs, excellent dining, Harrah's casino,etc. Nice, clean, safe area. Hotel staff was cordial, professional and went above and beyond. Room was clean and the a/c was nice and cold. Continental breakfast and cookies and lemonaid @ 3pm were nice touches. Will happily stay again when we visit our son!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Try Landry's Seafood close by. Excellent food, ambiance, and service.

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