Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Historic Luxury Accommodations
Since 1908, Hotel Bentley has stood as Central Louisiana's premier luxury hotel, blending historic elegance with modern amenities. Our 93 smoke-free guest rooms and suites combine opulent design with contemporary comforts, including high-speed wireless internet and luxurious bedding. As a National Register of Historic Places landmark, we preserve our rich heritage while offering personalized services, from event planning in our Grand Ballroom to fine dining experiences. Our Central Louisiana location provides easy access to local attractions while maintaining a commitment to guest privacy.Under the leadership of Michael Jenkins, our multi-million-dollar restoration preserved architectural details while introducing modern residential units alongside traditional hospitality. With a legacy hosting dignitaries like Dwight Eisenhower and John Wayne, we continue to redefine luxury hospitality through attentive service and historic preservation.
Services
Luxury Accommodations
Event Planning
Fine Dining
Meeting Rooms
Pet-Friendly Stays
Historic Tours
Details
- Year established: 1908
Highlights and features
- Over a century of hospitality excellence in Central Louisiana
- National Register of Historic Places landmark with modern amenities
- Award-winning event spaces for weddings and conferences
- Luxurious bedding and bath linens in all guest rooms
- Central downtown location with easy access to local attractions
What people say
Historic elegance
Exceptional service
Beautiful event spaces
Comfortable accommodations
Delicious dining
Services
Luxury Accommodations
Our 93 smoke-free guest rooms and suites combine historic charm with modern comforts. Each room features luxurious bedding, high-speed wireless internet, and elegant furnishings while maintaining original architectural details. Guests enjoy 24-hour security, handicap-accessible facilities, and personalized services like wake-up calls. The hotel preserves its early 20th-century grandeur while meeting contemporary expectations for comfort and convenience.
Event Planning
Host memorable events in our Grand Ballroom and multiple function spaces accommodating 10-300 guests. Ideal for weddings, conferences, and milestone celebrations, our historic venue offers catering services, audio-visual equipment, and complimentary table linens. Our experienced coordinators help plan events from bridal luncheons to corporate conferences, ensuring seamless execution in a setting rich with history.
Fine Dining
Savor exceptional cuisine at our on-site dining venues, including the Bentley Room and Mirror Room. Our steakhouse and seafood restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily, with weekend brunch options. The Mirror Room Tapas Lounge offers craft cocktails and small plates in an elegant setting. All dining experiences combine historic ambiance with modern culinary excellence.
Meeting Rooms
Conduct business in our historic yet functional meeting spaces equipped with modern amenities. The hotel provides audio-visual services, computing facilities, and customizable layouts for corporate events. Our sales team works with planners to create successful conferences, seminars, and business meetings in a setting that blends tradition with contemporary needs.
Pet-Friendly Stays
Travel with pets in designated rooms with additional cleaning fees for allergen removal. Our pet-friendly policy allows guests to bring companions while maintaining comfort for all visitors. The hotel balances hospitality for animals with maintaining pristine accommodations for future guests through specialized cleaning protocols.
People
Michael Jenkins
Owner
Local entrepreneur and preservationist who purchased Hotel Bentley in 2012 to lead its multi-million-dollar restoration. Maintained historic integrity while introducing modern residential units and updated amenities. Committed to preserving the hotel's legacy as Central Louisiana's premier destination.
Martha Turner
General Manager
Oversees daily operations and guest services at Hotel Bentley. Brings extensive hospitality experience to maintain the hotel's standards of excellence. Focuses on delivering personalized service while preserving the property's historic character and modern comforts.
Questions
What makes Hotel Bentley unique?
We're Central Louisiana's only National Register of Historic Places hotel offering luxury accommodations since 1908 with modern amenities.
Do you allow pets?
Yes, we offer pet-friendly rooms with additional cleaning fees for allergen removal.
What dining options are available?
We feature the Bentley Room steakhouse, Mirror Room Tapas Lounge, and weekend brunch options.
Can I host large events at your hotel?
Our Grand Ballroom and multiple spaces accommodate events for 10-300 guests with catering services.
Are you located near local attractions?
We're centrally located in downtown Alexandria with easy access to local businesses and cultural sites.
Do you offer meeting room facilities?
Yes, our historic meeting spaces include modern audio-visual equipment for business conferences.