Low Season: May through September. Average Daily Rates of:
- 2 Star: $45 - $135
- 3 Star: $75 - $180
- 4 Star: $145 - $200
- 2 Star: $45 - $160
- 3 Star: $95 - $185
- 4 Star: $135 - $225
Sights you mustn't miss
The campus of Lousiana State University is one of the major city landmarks for its century-old buildings, lush green lawns surrounded by ancient oaks, Indian Mounds and lakes. The imposing Old State Capitol was built in the 19th century and is now a fascinating museum, and the present State Capitol is an Art Deco-style high-rise dating from the 1930s.LSU’s Rural Life Museum and the Baton Rouge Zoo are great for family visits, and the African American Museum traces the infamous slave culture of the south.
Fun things to do
Getting to grips with this iconic region involves one essential activity – an alligator bayou swamp tour. The city’s history revolves around its relationship with its bayous, swamplands and the magnificent river, and is best appreciated by boat.Local culture can be seen as the two Saturday morning markets, the Red Stick Farmers’ Market and the Main Street Market, and families will enjoy visiting USS Kidd, a WWII Navy destroyer moored on the downtown river bank.
The city’s nightlife is mostly found in bars and pubs, with the Tigerland complex near LSU a hub for students.
Wining and dining
Soul food is a Baton Rouge favourite, with Zeeland Street Market in Garden District the best place to experience this iconic southern cuisine.Downtown has the usual selection of international and ethnic eateries as well as restaurants specialising in Louisiana’s unique Cajun cuisine. Jambalaya, gumbo, spicy Creole dishes, meat-heavy grills and seafood specialities are all here, and the upscale hotels offer French, Italian, Japanese and other Asian delights.
Day trips
Louisiana is plantation land, and many of the great old Plantation mansions with their slave quarters can be seen along the New Orleans road.Historic St Tammany Parish boasts a working alligator farm set along the shores of Lake Pontchartrain and surrounded by rolling hills and pine forests.
One and a half hours away is New Orleans with its French Quarter, jazz venues and Voodoo Museum.
Our recommendations in Baton Rouge
Hyatt Place Baton Rouge/I-10
Located in Baton Rouge, Hyatt Place Baton Rouge/I-10 is in an area with good shopping. Baton Rouge River Center and Rural Life Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at LSU Ticket Office and Howell Park Golf Course. Check out an event or a game at Tiger Stadium, and consider making time for Blue Bayou Waterpark, a top attraction not to be missed.
Comfort Suites Medical District near Mall of Louisiana
In the city center and near theme parks, Wyndham Garden Baton Rouge is in an area with great shopping. Baton Rouge River Center and Rural Life Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Howard Wilkinson Bridge and Magnolia Mound Plantation House. Check out an event or a game at Tiger Stadium, and consider making time for Blue Bayou Waterpark, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Red Roof Inn Baton Rouge
Located in Baton Rouge's Broadmoor neighborhood, Red Roof Inn Baton Rouge is in the business district and near theme parks. Baton Rouge River Center and Rural Life Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Mall of Louisiana and Gateway 12 Shopping Center. Check out an event or a game at Tiger Stadium, and consider making time for Blue Bayou Waterpark, a top attraction not to be missed.
Best Western LSU/Medical Corridor Inn & Suites
Located in Baton Rouge, Best Western LSU/Medical Corridor Inn & Suites is in the city center and near the airport. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center and Sherwood South Shopping Center, while Baton Rouge River Center and Rural Life Museum are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Blue Bayou Waterpark, or check out an event or a game at Tiger Stadium.
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baton Rouge Airport
Located in Baton Rouge, Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baton Rouge Airport is in the city center and near the airport. Baton Rouge River Center and Red Dragon Listening Room are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Howell Park Golf Course and LSU Ticket Office. Baton Rouge Zoo and Mike the Tiger Habitat are also worth visiting.
OYO Hotel Baton Rouge Mid City
In the business district, Hotel Baton Rouge Mid City is in Baton Rouge's Broadmoor neighborhood, an area with great shopping. Howell Park Golf Course and LSU Ticket Office are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Blue Bayou Waterpark and Rockstar Racing. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tiger Stadium or Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baton Rouge Siegen Lane
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Baton Rouge Siegen Lane is located in Baton Rouge. Howell Park Golf Course and LSU Ticket Office are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center and Sherwood South Shopping Center. Check out an event or a game at Tiger Stadium, and consider making time for Blue Bayou Waterpark, a top attraction not to be missed.
Holiday Inn Baton Rouge-South, an IHG Hotel
In the entertainment district, Holiday Inn Baton Rouge-South is in Baton Rouge's Broadmoor neighborhood, an area with good shopping. Howell Park Golf Course and LSU Ticket Office are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Mall of Louisiana and Gateway 12 Shopping Center. Check out an event or a game at Tiger Stadium, and consider making time for Blue Bayou Waterpark, a top attraction not to be missed.