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Article #49: When Looking For New Orleans Hotels Try The Bienville House

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There are many New Orleans Hotels but for Catfish topped with Crawfish Etouffée
a Boutique Hotel in the very heart of New and the famous "Rajun Cajun" Omelets. It
Orleans there is one that holds a higher is located on the first floor of the
standard, The Bienville House on the edge hotel and serves three meals a day.
of the French Quarter. It is a very The culinary lessons at the Louisiana
distinctive property with style and Heritage Café can be for individuals or
grace. groups. Anyone can attend these lessons.
The Bienville House has all of the unique The delicious fare is typically Cajun
elegance of a French Quarter Manor. A and Creole and while the chef is
crystal blue pool is surrounded by a preparing the dishes he offers historic
flagstone courtyard and is overlooked by stories that will compliment his
many of the room's wrought iron presentation.
balconies. There are four sundecks for For the business person Bienville House
you to relax and savor the ambience. Hotel has a charming space for small
This lovely hotel started as a grain meetings or parties for up to 100 guests.
warehouse but it has gone through many In the board room, which will hold 12,
manifestations since then to become the you can see the historic roots of this
boutique hotel it is today. New Orleans Hotel in the exposed brick
In the beginning it was Planter's Rice from the 1800's. Within this board room
Mill, then Thompson's Rice Mill and you will find all of the amenities, like
Southern Syrup Manufacturing. Then, in a wireless internet, and a wide range of
1985, the building was completely AV equipment. The Vieux Carre room has
transformed into the North American 1,318 square feet available for larger
Hotel. The original advertising stated meetings. All catering needs will be met
it was a delightful summer residence for by the staff at the Louisiana Heritage
Ladies and Gentlemen. Unfortunately the Café.
hotels owners went their separate ways After your business meetings, the
and the building was divided into a location of the Bienville House will
boarder's hotel and a fire house. Then delight your fellow attendees. With
it was converted to 20 luxury apartments attractions like Bourbon Street, Jax
and started the rival of Decatur Street. Brewery, Jackson Square, the Mississippi
In 1972, after surviving a fire from Riverfront, Harrah's Casino and the Canal
across the street, it was purchased by Street and St Charles Avenue Streetcar
the Monteleone Family. lines your peers will have plenty of
The location of the Bienville hotel on things to occupy them. With it's
Decatur Street mixes the old and new of proximity to New Orleans Central Business
the charming French Quarter. With its district the Bienville House Hotel's
lovely wrought iron balconies this prestigious address it's a natural for
intimate property is the closest to the any business person.
French Quarter and therefore many They have what they call The Corporate
attractions are close by. Some of them Executive Option to give all business
include Aquarium of the Americas, Canal travelers a satisfying experience. Then,
Place Shopping Center (including Saks after a successful day, the business
Fifth Avenue and Brooks Brothers), traveler is mere steps from the city's
Woldenberg Park, IMAX Theater and the greatest restaurants, jazz establishments
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. From and shops. This plan offers the best
this New Orleans hotel you can be rates with superior accommodations and
spellbound by the stars at the Hard Rock many amenities. In your room you will
Café while still enjoying the historic find plenty of space to work with large
French quarter with it's many famous desks, phones with data ports and cable
eateries and scenery. TV. Included in this option is express
From this splendid location you can find check-in and check-out. You can count on
antique shops, New Orleans's signature the staff's support to help arrange a
Jazz Clubs, famous restaurants, beautiful small meeting or a corporate reception.
historic buildings, voodoo shops, You couldn't do better than these elegant
museums, the wharf and more. Just blocks surroundings with state of the art
from the exciting 24 hour Bourbon Street, equipment.
you can find spectacular antiques and art When you use the Corporate Executive
galleries on Royal Street. option you have many benefits. Some of
AAA has awarded it the coveted Three them include, valet parking, a USA Today
Diamond title and the Bienville is a paper each morning, complimentary faxing,
member of the Historic Hotels of America. same day laundry and dry cleaning and 500
This boutique hotel consistently works miles per stay on their specified air
hard to go beyond the standards that are partners.
demanded of that title. With all of these benefits and a very
They have a restaurant, the Louisiana Tony address, give the Bienville House
Heritage Café that also serves as a Hotel a try when you are thinking of
school of cooking. In its casual setting booking into one of New Orleans Hotels.
it offers seafood, pasta, soup and salads This article may be distributed freely on
in the New Orleans tradition. Some of your website and in your ezines, as long
Chef Faroldi's dishes include Seafood as this entire article, copyright notice,
Beignets with Remoulade Sauce, Blackened links and the resource box are unchanged.






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