Bentley Hotel, hotel in Alexandria, United States
The Bentley Hotel is a Renaissance-style building in downtown Alexandria, Louisiana, occupying about one acre of land. The structure was originally built in 1907 and opened in 1908 with classical, balanced forms that remain intact today.
Joseph Bentley, a successful timber businessman, commissioned the hotel in 1907 after being denied entry to another establishment. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, recognizing its importance to local and national history.
The hotel serves as a gathering place for the community and remains a symbol of Alexandria's past. The Bentley Room restaurant and Mirror Room lounge are spaces where visitors experience local life and connect with the town's heritage.
The hotel is centrally located in Alexandria and easily walkable, with nearby shops, parks, and museums within reach. Visitors can rely on secure facilities, wheelchair-accessible rooms, and 24-hour security surveillance.
During World War II, famous military generals including Dwight Eisenhower and George Patton stayed at the hotel while planning important strategic exercises. The hotel lobby still displays an exhibit with war memorabilia from this period today.
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