This French Quarter garage above a renowned restaurant is being turned into boutique hotel

A parking garage situated above a well-known French Quarter restaurant is set to be converted into a boutique hotel, according to recent filings with the city.

Plans for the New Hotel

The proposed hotel will occupy the upper floors of the building located at 813 Bienville St., which currently houses the restaurant Galatoire’s on its ground floor. The project, led by Bienville Garage LLC, intends to transform the existing parking structure into a 40-room hotel, as outlined in documents submitted to the New Orleans City Planning Commission.

Project Details and Timeline

According to the application, the hotel will utilize the three floors above the restaurant, which are presently used for parking. The plans include the addition of a rooftop terrace. The developers have not yet announced a specific timeline for the start of construction or the anticipated opening date.

Historic Location

The building, which dates back to the early 20th century, is located in the heart of the French Quarter. Galatoire’s, the restaurant on the ground floor, has operated at this address for over a century and is recognized as a landmark in New Orleans dining.

Approval Process

The project requires approval from the City Planning Commission and the Vieux Carré Commission, which oversees development in the historic French Quarter. The application is scheduled for review at an upcoming planning commission meeting. Additional permits and reviews will be necessary before construction can begin.

Additional Information

Further details about the project can be found at the following link: https://news.google.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?oc=5.