The Hotel Bentley, completed in 1908, is Joseph A. Bentley's gift to the city of Alexandria. At this time, the
Hotel Bentley IS Alexandria. It examples all of the best elements of the indomitable spirit of the Alexandrians who, following
the Civil War, rebuilt the city of Alexandria. The Hotel Bentley sets forth the aesthetic beauty of who Alexandrians
are as a people and the pride that we innately feel about our city. As President of the Historical Association, I have
often said, "We are better people here in Alexandria than is represented by our downtown." I feel that way passionately
and the entire Historical Association possesses this common opinion and passion concerning the great need for downtown revitalization.
At present, the Hotel Bentley is slated for purchase by the following entity whose contact information is listed as follows:
Cyntreniks Hospitality Company, LLC
406 North 4th Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Telephone: 225-346-5080
The present owner of the Hotel Bentley is as follows:
Bob Dean Enterprises, Inc.
P.O. Box 1351
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821
The movers and shakers concerning the Hotel Bentley who deeply love this landmark and who are interested in its restoration
are the following:
Mr. Buddy Tudor
P.O. Box 12653
Alexandria, LA 71315-2653
Mayor Jacques Roy
City of Alexandria
P.O. Box 71
Alexandria, LA 71309
City of Alexandria Council Office
P.O. Box 71
Alexandria, LA 71309
Mr. Bob Upton
Father Chad Partain
P.O. Box 130
Mansura, LA 71350
The Historical Association of Central Louisiana again challenges you, our reader, to make a difference in the future
life of the Hotel Bentley. You can certainly join the Historical Association as this organization intends to be a voice
concerning the restoration and revitalization of the Hotel Bentley.
To join, click this link.
The Historical Association of Central Louisiana, with reference to the Hotel Bentley, welcomes your opinions, your input,
your passion, and your perpetual voice concerning the preservation and restoration of the Hotel Bentley. Ralph Waldo
Emerson, a noted Nineteenth Century American writer and transcendtalist correctly stated: "Nothing great is achieved without
enthusiasm."
At this juncture, enthusiasm coupled with the keenest intellect our city can bring to the table is necessary
to preserve the Hotel Bentley.
