THE HISTORY OF THE BOURBON ORLEANS HOTEL
A HISTORY WITH A COLORFUL PAST
The Bourbon Orleans Hotel’s storied history affords guests the opportunity to not only relive it, but to rewrite their own.
The Bourbon Orleans Hotel’s storied history affords guests the opportunity to not only relive it, but to rewrite their own.
When it opened in 1819, the Orleans Theatre & Ballroom became the setting for Europoean operas and entertainment for Creole society in New Orleans.
In 1881 the Sisters of the Holy Family, the order founded by Henriette DeLille in 1842, purchased the former Orleans Ballroom and convert the building into a convent. The Sisters eventually annexed the site of the former Orleans Theater and built an orphanage and school.
Today, the Bourbon Orleans Hotel offers a rich legacy that appeals to guests looking to stay in a historic hotel without having to compromise on modern amenities or service.
Among the top 10 most haunted hotels in the U.S. according to USA Today 10Best, the Bourbon Orleans Hotel has a rich heritage that dates back to 1815. With such a long history, it is no surprise that some visitors have never left.