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Mississippi is home to lots of famous sites and historic landmarks. Sometimes, you’re lucky enough to find a place that qualifies as both – and that’s certainly the case with the White House Hotel. Not only is it the most famous hotel in Mississippi, but it’s also one of the most historic places you’ll ever sleep.

Known as the Grand Dame of the Gulf Coast, the White House Hotel is a stately boutique hotel in Biloxi.
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Over the years, it’s garnered another distinction. According to the website House Beautiful, it’s the most famous hotel in the state.
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Its popularity comes as no surprise, though. The hotel has a lot to offer, including a lengthy past that goes all the way back to 1895.
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Initially much smaller, the hotel started off as a one-building boarding house.
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By 1910, it grew to include a row of seven Victorian homes, two of which were later joined to create a lobby, dining room, and ballroom.
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In 1915, the hotel was making headlines. The Daily Herald reported that an orchestra of musicians from New Orleans would perform daily at the hotel.
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Before long, it became known as the “leading hotel of Biloxi,” hosting some famous faces, including President Taft.
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Sadly, its success dwindled, and by 1988, the hotel closed its doors. It sat vacant for decades and fell into disrepair.
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Luckily, though, it reopened in 2014, after some much needed renovations.
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Restored to its former glory – and then some – the White House Hotel of today boasts high-end amenities, such as a gourmet restaurant, bar, and pool.
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Ready to book a stay at this famed hotel? For more info, call The White House Hotel at (228) 233-1230. You can also visit the hotel’s website or Facebook page.

So, did you know about this hotel? What about its lengthy past? Ever stayed overnight? If so, what’d you think? Tell us!

This isn’t the only historic hotel in Mississippi. Click here to read about another of the state’s oldest hotels.

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