Accommodations
Baton Rouge offers travelers a wide selection of places to stay. There are hotels to suit every taste and budget. Two major hotels are downtown, within walking distance of state and city governmental offices and a number of major attractions. Numerous others are situated at major intersections along I-10 and I-12, where they are convenient to Louisiana State University, business complexes, shopping centers, and medical facilities. Depending on the location this can include easy access to the Mall of Louisiana, Towne Center, Cortana Mall, or Baton Rouge General and Our Lady of the Lake hospitals. Several new hotels are situated near the Baton Rouge Metro Airport.
Baton Rouge attracts visitors year round, but the busiest times are most often linked to football weekends at LSU and Southern University. Rooms also fill up quickly for other collegiate events, including baseball and basketball games, as well as high school regional tournaments. In fact, the town is sports-fan friendly. Arrive as a team or with a team, and you’ll find welcoming hotel staffs. Seasonal events, such as Mardi Gras (usually in February or March) are also busy times.
Equally available are hotels with facilities designed for businessmen and -women working in the greater Baton Rouge region. Travelers with governmental meetings or assignments with any of the area’s petrochemical industries can easily find a quiet room with an up-to-date work space and that offers a solid night’s rest.
Hotels with large facilities for weddings, large charitable events, and conventions tend to have higher rates. Budget hotels can be found along the interstates and Airline Highway (U.S. 61).
1. BATON ROUGE MARRIOTT
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (225) 924-5000
Address: 5500 Hilton Ave.
Description: One of the city’s major hotels, the Baton Rouge Marriott has more than 300 guest rooms and 20,000 square feet of banquet and meeting space. Numerous business and social functions are held at the Marriott. Spacious guest rooms have plush feather comforters and down surround pillows. Wireless Internet is available in all rooms, as well as color remote cable TV, individual climate control, in-room coffee makers, irons, and ironing boards. The hotel features four concierge level floors. There’s a pool and outdoor parking. Guests frequently comment on the friendliness of the staff and their willingness to go out of their way to help. Five handicapped rooms are available on the third floor. No pets accepted.
2. CAMBRIA SUITES
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (225) 925-1005
Address: 4964 Constitution Blvd.
Description: Designed for the way modern America travels and lives, Cambria Suites provides spacious guest rooms. Suites are decorated in pale gold and cream with red and black accents. The handy workspace has an oversize desk and ergonomic chair—everything you need to plug in for efficient business. The spacious open lobby is sectioned off with club seating and a large-screen media wall. The breakfast buffet features everything from cereal to omelets to Belgian waffles. The barista bar features specialty coffees by Wolfgang Puck. Enjoy the indoor pool and spa, and pick up healthy and organic food 24 hours a day. Suites for disabled guests include rooms with wider doors, handle bars, and other adaptations. One room features a roll-in shower. No pets are allowed.
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Accommodations
Address: 3848 West Lakeshore Dr.
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Accommodations
Address: 4728 Constitution Ave.
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Accommodations
Address: 7939 Essen Park Ave.
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Accommodations
Address: 4914 Constitution
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Accommodations
Address: 201 Lafayette St.
8. HILTON GARDEN INN BATON ROUGE AIRPORT
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (225) 357-6177
Address: 3330 Harding Blvd.
Description: This new hotel offers the services and amenities that a frequent business or leisure traveler needs to be comfortable. Features include 42-inch flat screen plasma TVs, remote printing, and wireless high-speed Internet access. There’s a 24-hour business center, fitness center, and pavilion pantry. The full-service restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The hotel is within a short drive of Southern University and the towns of Baker and Zachary. No pets allowed. Rooms are available for disabled travelers.
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Accommodations
Address: 9940 Airline Hwy
10. HYATT PLACE BATON ROUGE
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (225) 769-4400
Address: 6080 Bluebonnet Blvd.
Description: Situated just off I-10 and across from the Mall of Louisiana, Hyatt Place has 126 beautifully appointed rooms. Each room has the Hyatt Grand Bed, 42-inch flat screen TV, sectional sofa, and wet bar. Guests can purchase food 24 hours. Beer, wine, and Starbucks specialty coffees are available. An e-center is available for guests. Next door is Ralph and Kacoo’s, one of Baton Rouge’s signature restaurants featuring fresh seafood and steaks. All rooms for disabled feature one king-size bed and wheelchair-accessible baths. Pets are not accepted.
11. RADISSON HOTEL
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (225) 236-4000
Address: 2445 South Acadian Thruway
Description: The Radisson Hotel has undergone a major renovation. The spacious guest rooms, with interior corridor access, feature pillowtop beds, multi-head step-in showers, and rooms decorated in gold and brown tones. There’s a delightful outdoor pool with waterfall and hot tub, fitness center, and business center. Wireless high-speed Internet is complimentary. The 225 Bistro Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and guests enjoy gathering in the spacious lounge area. The hotel takes pride in its exceptionally friendly service. The Radisson is located within 2 miles of LSU and 5 miles of downtown. Rooms for disabled guests include tubs with handle bars and roll-in showers. There’s also accessibility equipment for deaf. Pets are accepted, but there is a $20 fee per stay.
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Accommodations
Address: 102 France St.
13. THE STOCKADE BED AND BREAKFAST
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (225) 769-7358
Address: 8860 Highland Rd.
Description: Conveniently located 3.5 miles from LSU on historic Highland Road, The Stockade is listed on the National Register as a Civil War site. Five guest accommodations are elegantly decorated. The large Great Room has a baby grand piano, original art work, fireplace, and fountain. Two patios overlook lush, wooded grounds. Guests enjoy a full Southern breakfast in the dining room of lovely antiques and additional fine artwork.
14. BREC’S FARR PARK HORSE ACTIVITY CENTER
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (222) 769-7805
Address: 6402 River Rd.
Description: Farr Park is the site of a fine equestrian facility and RV campground. There are 180 sites, many of which are pull-through. Activities are available for all horse lovers. There’s horse boarding and riding lessons. Site fee is $20 per night.
15. KOA CAMPGROUND
City: Baton Rouge, LA
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (225) 664-7281
Address: 7628 Vincent Rd.
Description: The campground offers quiet, shady sites. Features include a 50-foot heated pool, hot tub, concrete pull-through, and blacktop streets. Walking distance to Bass Pro Shops. Site fees range from $35 to $45 per night.