Bunkie, United States Welcome to the Historic Bailey Hotel. Originally opened in 1908, it received a complete renovation in 2001 and has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a member of Historic Hotels of America. Just minutes from the Paragon Casino in Marksville, the Bunkie Historic Shopping District, with antique shops and flea markets everywhere, and is convenient to all of Central Louisiana, enjoy the unique experience of a stay at the Bailey.