Hotel Bentley

Hotel Bentley Full service boutique hotel that resides in the heart of Alexandria, complete with an in house restaurant and upscale cocktail lounge.

We are so excited to be a part of Louisiana FFA State Convention! Welcome to The Hotel Bentley!
06/02/2025

We are so excited to be a part of Louisiana FFA State Convention! Welcome to The Hotel Bentley!

It is an honor to present the 2024 Holiday tree at The Hotel Bentley. As we look at this tree, adorned with lights and ...
12/12/2024

It is an honor to present the 2024 Holiday tree at The Hotel Bentley. As we look at this tree, adorned with lights and decorations, we are reminded not only of the joy and warmth of the holiday season but also of the love and care that exists within our community. This tree, though a symbol of celebration, also serves as a symbol of hope, resilience, and gratitude. And today, it stands as a tribute to the brave men and women who dedicate their lives to keeping us safe—our first responders. Every day, in the face of adversity, whether it's responding to emergencies, saving lives, or offering comfort during the most difficult of times, our first responders give more than we could ever ask of them. They put their lives on the line, often at great personal risk, to ensure that we can go about our daily lives with a sense of security and peace. This tree is a gift to them, a symbol of our deep appreciation for their unwavering commitment. It stands not only as a reminder of the sacrifices they make but also of the courage they embody and the selflessness they demonstrate, day in and day out. From the firefighters who rush into danger to the paramedics who offer lifesaving care, to the police officers who protect and serve with honor, each one of them is a hero in our eyes. Let us remember that the holiday season is not just about decorations or gifts, but about the spirit of giving and service. This tree is our way of saying thank you to those who give so much of themselves for the safety and well-being of others. To all the first responders—thank you. Your dedication does not go unnoticed, and your service is appreciated more than words can express. You are the true lights that shine in our community, and we are incredibly grateful for each and every one of you. May this tree remind us all of the power of kindness, the strength of community, and the importance of giving back. As we move forward into the new year, may we continue to support and honor those who make our world a safer place.
Merry Christmas, and thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for all that you do.
All of us at The Hotel Bentley of Alexandria

For the fourth year we have installed our American made Douglas fir tree in the grand lobby which exudes the holiday spi...
12/08/2023

For the fourth year we have installed our American made Douglas fir tree in the grand lobby which exudes the holiday spirit. The tree stands over 22 feet tall, is wrapped with sparkling white lights and has an accumulation of ornaments both old and new.
This year The Hotel Bentley Holiday tree is dedicated to the outstanding educators of Rapides Parish. Our teachers have shown resilience through their navigating changing curriculums, technological advances in the classroom and student behavior. We as a community rely on our teachers to nurture, encourage and produce tomorrow’s leaders. We hope that the teachers of our community know that our tree shines bright representing their passion for education and our gratitude for their work. We at the Hotel Bentley are extremely proud and grateful for all that our educators do! You are building the foundation for tomorrow. This year you will notice additional ornaments. These ornaments have been crafted by several schools in our parish. Each is proudly displayed on our tree. We invite our community to visit and take photos with your family and loved ones and make this a holiday tradition. On behalf of The Hotel Bentley ownership and hospitality team we Thank You and Happy Holidays.

It’s beginning to look like Christmas at the Bentley !!!
12/02/2023

It’s beginning to look like Christmas at the Bentley !!!

Congratulations Brendan and Lindsey!!!
11/13/2023

Congratulations Brendan and Lindsey!!!

Hotel Bentley welcomes UTLX for their fall conference!Start with a BANG!!! Street party!
09/20/2023

Hotel Bentley welcomes UTLX for their fall conference!
Start with a BANG!!! Street party!

VFW held their conference in the Hotel this past weekend. We enjoyed having everyone at Hotel Bentley and looking forwar...
08/15/2023

VFW held their conference in the Hotel this past weekend. We enjoyed having everyone at Hotel Bentley and looking forward to seeing everyone next year!!

Louisiana Animal Care & Control Association held their conference in one of our event areas this week. We enjoyed havin...
07/28/2023

Louisiana Animal Care & Control Association held their conference in one of our event areas this week. We enjoyed having everyone at Hotel Bentley and looking forward to seeing everyone next year!!


Construction at our front desk is completed.
07/28/2023

Construction at our front desk is completed.

05/05/2023

SECOND UPDATE. The rooftop fire never breached the property. Two windows were shattered due to heat, which allowed smoke into the second level. The interior of Hotel Bentley has very little smoke damage and is isolated to a mezzanine level office. Guest rooms, event spaces and the Grand Lobby remain untouched with the exception of the registration desk. The Hotel Bentley systems performed in the manner intended. Evacuation was timely, fire suppression systems performed accordingly. ServePro is on the scene to extract water. Occupancy has been reissued and the property is back online with fire protection in place. Thank you to Alexandria Fire Department for your quick response and performance.

05/05/2023

What you are seeing is a fact. There was a fire today. It was on a lower level exterior roof elevation that was being replaced. All guests and HB team were evacuated. AFD did an exceptional job at responding and extinguishing the fire. One roof worker received burns and is being sent to the burn center. There is damage to the property, mostly exterior and water resulting from the fire suppressions systems. The building responded appropriately by activating all emergency systems and alerts. The Hotel Bentley has been through a lot over the years and this will be another notch to add to the rich history of the Hotel Bentley. THANK YOU to everyone in our community for reaching out to offer assistance!

02/23/2023

RESERVATION CLERK DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Register guests and assigns rooms. Accommodates special requests whenever possible.
2. Assists in pre-registration and blocking of rooms for reservations.
3. Thoroughly understand and adheres to proper credit, check- cashing, and cash handling policies and procedures.
4. Understands room status and room status tracking.
5. Knows room locations, types of rooms available, and room rates.
6. Must be sales-minded. Presents options and alternatives to guests and offers assistance in making choices.
7. Uses suggestive selling techniques to sell rooms and to promote other services of the hotel.
8. Knows the location and types of available rooms as well as the activities and services of the property.
9. Coordinates room status updates with the housekeeping department by notification housekeeping of all checkouts, late checkouts, early check-ins, special requests, and day use rooms.
10. Possesses a working knowledge of the reservations department. Takes same day reservations and future reservations when necessary. Knows cancellation procedures.
11. Maintains guest room key storage, and maintains and supervises access to safe deposit boxes.
12. Process guest check-outs.
13. Performing cashier related functions like posting charges to guest accounts, raising paid out's, currency exchange,
14. Works closely with the housekeeping department in the keeping room status reports up to date and coordinates requests for maintenance and repair work.
15. Uses proper telephone etiquette.
16. Performs cashiering tasks like bill/invoice settlement, posting charges to the guest, paid out's.
17. Communicate services and amenities of the hotel to guests.
18. Obtain proper identification for tax-exempt guests and attach the form to registration card.
19. Attends department meetings.
20. Reports any unusual occurrences or requests to the manager or assistant manager.
21. Knows all safety and emergency procedures, Is aware of accident prevention policies.
22. Maintains the cleanliness and neatness of the front desk area.
23. Understand that business demands sometimes make it necessary to move employees from their accustomed shift to other shifts.
PREREQUISITES:
Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Must speak, read. Write, and understand the primary language used in the workplace. Fluent in Microsoft products, computer knowledge is a must. Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen. Willing to work nights, weekends and holidays. Customer service experience required.
Experience: Previous hotel-related experience desired.
Physical: Requires fi*****ng, grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, hearing, visual acuity, and may on occasion have to lift and carry up to 40 pound.

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200 Desoto Street
Alexandria, LA
71301

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+13184422226

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Hotel Bentley

The Hotel Bentley was constructed in 1907 by Joseph Bentley, a native of Pennsylvania who became wealthy in the lumber industry in Central Louisiana. Bentley was an eccentric fellow, and legend has it that the only reason he built the hotel is because he was turned down for a room in the former Ice House Hotel. Bentley was particularly impressed by the Capitol Hotel in Little Rock Arkansas, and asked architect George R. Mann to design him a hotel in Alexandria, opened to the public on August 10, 1908. In 1933 Bentley built a massive eight-story wing fronting Third Street to his hotel, adding more than 80 rooms, which was constructed by a local firm, Tudor-Ratcliffe. Bentley ensured the hotel could also serve as his personal residence. He carved out a large apartment on one of the top floors and installed a personal elevator; both the apartment and the private elevator remain today. During World War II, the United States military trained over a half of a million img024troops in the Alexandria area. The commanders of these troops Dwight Eisenhower and George S. Patton resided for long periods of time at the Hotel Bentley, sometimes joined by Omar Bradley and Henry Kissinger planning the historic Louisiana Maneuvers. Throughout the 1950s, the hotel continued to flourish, but by the late 1960s the hotel closed for business for nearly a decade. On November 15, 1979, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places and then in early 1980’s Buddy Tudor, a local developer, purchased and renovated the shuttered hotel, reopening it after millions of dollars in repairs to national acclaim in 1985. Mr. Tudor remained as owner for nearly 15 years and in the late 1990’s he sold to a group out of New Orleans, and less than a year later, they sold the hotel to Bob Dean who eventually closed it’s doors in 2004. On August 1, 2012, plans were announced for local developer Michael Jenkins to renovate and reopen Hotel Bentley, with luxury condos, a 96-room hotel, meeting rooms, and restaurant. On October 11, 2012, the sale from Dean to Hotel Bentley of Alexandria LLC, headed by local entrepreneur and preservationist Michael Jenkins was completed. The hotel has undergone a multi-million dollar restoration which included converting the seven-story tower portion of the property into condominiums. The original portion of the property will remain a hotel with 92-94 rooms.