Hotel ProvincialvsBienville House
Both Hotel Provincial and Bienville House are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, Bienville House is the choice of most professionals compared to Hotel Provincial. Bienville House is ranked #27 in New Orleans with recommendations from 7 publications like Oyster, The Telegraph and Fodor's.
Hotel Provincial
1024 Rue Chartres, New Orleans, LA 70116
From $119/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
- Multilingual
Fodor's
"One of the best hotels in the Quarter if you're looking for somewhere that's memorably authentic, this "real New Orleans" hotel is a nicely secluded option." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Popular with business travelers and families, the family-owned Provincial’s rooms have a vintage look, with antiques and exposed brick."
Rough Guide
"This sprawling – yet somehow intimate – place is in a quiet part of the Quarter, with rooms around five peaceful, gaslit courtyards."
Star Service
"Hotel Provincial is located three blocks past Jackson Square and at the French Market—a neighborhood where the Mardi Gras atmosphere never wanes." Full review
Gayot
"It is family owned and blends the best of the chains (good prices, reliably comfy rooms and service) with the charms of a small, independent hotel (atmosphere, friendliness and individuality)."
Travel + Leisure
"The Provincial hotel is commonly referred to as one of the more frequently haunted spots in New Orleans." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The two-story Hotel Provincial -- with 94 rooms in the historic French Quarter -- is a retreat into old New Orleans." Full review
Frommer's
"Both the quiet and the terrific service belie its size, so it seems smaller and more intimate than it is." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Behind its stately stucco facade, this hotel fills much of the block with a series of finely restored buildings and a large parking area." Full review
Independent
"It might not equate to a night at the museum, but thanks to its listing on the National Register of Historic Places, everything from the façade to the rooms of Hotel Provincial maintains a wistful sense of yesteryear"
Bienville House
320 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
From $129/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Located near the Mississippi River, the Bienville's guest rooms are furnished with antiques, and attractions in the Quarter and the CBD are nearby." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Straddling two busy French Quarter streets, the historic Bienville House is as an urban oasis, with tropical rooftop terraces and a soothing courtyard." Full review
Star Service
"These units are just as lovely as the other digs, and they are also some of the quietest rooms in this part of the city.
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Gayot
"Well located a few blocks into the French Quarter, the Bienville offers good access to the convention center, Harrah's casino and the CBD."
The Telegraph
8.0
"There’s an intimate yet stately feel to this low-profile property on the edges of the French Quarter, and the historic tradition of hospitality in this location shines through despite its modest size." Full review
Frommer's
"This boutique hotel, owned by the Monteleone, injects a touch of class here and there...rooms are showing their age, but have high ceilings and French reproduction furnishings" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Bienville is the definition of a well-executed historic French Quarter hotel." Full review