Historic Hospitality Auction to Include Eola Hotel, Guest House & Prentiss Club in Natchez, MS
NATCHEZ, MS. November 10, 2010. Williams & Williams, the premier brand in real estate auction, will conduct a Historic Hospitality Real Estate Auction in Natchez, Mississippi on Tuesday, November 17th. Three of Natchez's celebrated hospitality properties will be auctioned to bidders both on location and online. The auction presents a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire boutique hospitality businesses and own a piece of Southern history.
The Historic Hospitality Real Estate Auction includes the 131-room Eola Hotel on the National Register of Historic Places; The Guest House, an intimate hotel/bed and breakfast; and The Prentiss Club, a private event hall for social gatherings. All properties are currently owned by Bob Dean Classic Properties in Baton Rouge, LA.
Natchez Eola Hotel
Built in 1927 and renovated in 1998, the 131-room Natchez Eola Hotel offers its guests the ambiance and charm of the Old South with the convenience of modern amenities. Elegant interiors, arched doorways, crystal chandeliers, marble trim, stately columns, balconies that gaze upon the Mississippi River and a New Orleans courtyard with an original fire-and-water fountain all deliver an authentic Southern experience. With two on-site restaurants and a lounge, the Natchez Eola offers fine and casual dining and a relaxing bar. The Eola Hotel boasts over 3,995 +/- square feet of meeting space that range from small boardrooms to a grand ballroom. Located blocks from the Mississippi River and the Natchez Convention Center, the Eola is convenient for both business and leisure travelers.
Historic Bed & Breakfast
The Guest House, an intimate hotel/bed and breakfast, has 16 exquisitely appointed and furnished guest rooms. Located in the heart of the oldest settlement on the Mississippi River and originally built in the 1840's, The Guest House offers visitors a unique and unforgettable Southern hospitality experience. The Mighty Martini Bistro currently leases restaurant and courtyard space, providing guests and residents of Natchez an enchanting dining experience for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The Guest House is celebrating its 26th year as a fine hospitality establishment in the heart of historic downtown Natchez.
The Historic Prentiss Club
Currently used as a private event hall for social gatherings, the Prentiss Club was chartered as a private men's club in 1903 by the state and “was created for Social and Literary purposes only.” The club was named in honor of noted orator and attorney, Sergeant S. Prentiss; a portrait sculpture of him adorns the façade of the building. The Renaissance Revival style building is solidly constructed of brick, stone, iron, tile and terracotta and distinguished by a columned Loggia leading to a 72 foot long tiled terrace. The jewel of the elegant reception hall is a handsome double staircase, which leads guests to two ornate bedroom suites upstairs, along with an ornate ballroom.
The Historic Hospitality Real Estate Auction will be held at the Eola Hotel on 110 North Pearl Street in Natchez, MS at 5pm on Tuesday, November 18th. Interested buyers should contact Dan Falls at 918-362-6558 or visit www.williamsauction.com/natchez for information on the auction including on location and online registration instructions, bid deposits and detailed property descriptions and photos.
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