Hotels in Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge is the largest and also the capital of Louisiana. It is the home to many architectural structures and museums. Visit Baton Rouge and stay in one of their hotels.

Baton Rouge in Louisiana is the largest city of the state. The city houses the chief companies in various industries, ports, and petrochemical of the Southern America, the reason why it is called the capital area. Its name was derived from a French word meaning red stick.

Nowadays, Baton Rouge has expanded greatly in terms of economy. It has become one of the fastest growing cities in terms of technology and has greatly improved the lives of many people. Several tall buildings are built and still many are in the process. The city has the representation of mixed cultures.

Tourists and visitors continue to flock Baton Rouge because of its many architectural structures. Among the many points of interests are the Louisiana State Capitol which is also the tallest building here, the Magnolia Mound Plantation House, Myrtles Plantation, Nottoway Plantation, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, and The Louisiana State Museum.

Also take the time to visit the Old Louisiana Capitol Museum, Baton Rouge River Center, Louisiana State Library, Louisiana Naval Museum, and Louisiana State Archives.

You will definitely need a place to stay when visiting Baton Rouge, and here are a few suggestions.

Red Lion Hotel, Baton Rouge

This non-smoking hotel offers the true hospitality of the South and casual living. It is found at the heart of Baton Rouge that features comfortable accommodations, modern facilities, and friendly services. Accessible to the business center, it makes an ideal place for people traveling on business as well as leisure. Nearby the hotel are restaurants, nightclubs, shopping areas, casinos and many other more places to visit.

Red Lion Hotel has 122 spacious guest rooms and 10 specialty suites, each beautifully designed for their guest's comfort and convenience. Accommodations are furnished with contemporary and modern amenities. Rooms have a king bed or 2 queen beds and can hold up to 4 people.

Specialty Suites are divided into five. First is the Executive Suite that has a king bedroom, queen sleeper sofa in the parlor, mini-fridge, sitting area, deluxe bath. Second is the Acapulco Ambassador Suite, same with Executive Suite plus whirlpool tub, sitting alcove, and mini bar. Third type of suite is the Tropical Rain Forest Suite. It is same with Executive Suite plus aromatherapy shower with 6 body jets. Fourth is La Cocina Suite, same with Executive Suite plus sunroom, full-kitchen, microwave, stove, and dishwasher. And fifth is the Grand Cabo Presidential Suite, same with Acapulco but connects to another room, making a 3 room suite.

All rooms are equipped with a cable/colored TV, voicemail, iron/ironing board, climate control, complimentary calls (local), hairdryer, coffeemaker, wakeup call services, accessible to handicapped, high-speed Internet access, safety deposit box, laundry service. Parking is free.

It is very relaxing to hang out in their onsite restaurants, bistro, and pub.

Best Western Richmond Suites Hotel, Baton Rouge

This non-smoking hotel features one of the finest styles in breakfast. It is very ideal for people traveling on business and leisure, situated a few minutes from the city's biggest attractions, casinos, and plantation homes.

Guests can enjoy delicious hot breakfast in the morning. At night, drinks and snacks are available at the Manager's Reception while relaxing.

Hotel amenities include a large fitness center, pool, business center, high-speed Internet access, and a hot tub. It is a pet-friendly hotel, with fee and restriction policy.

Guest room amenities are a complimentary wired high-speed Internet access, cable/satellite TV, free newspaper, complimentary long distance calls, HBO movies (in-room), and fully-equipped kitchen (for 2-room suites).

There are many nearby restaurants that visitors can dine in.

Best Western Richmond Suites also features a huge space that can be use in any social gatherings such as meetings, conferences, seminars, and many other more. They are hands on in helping you plan the menu, catering, audiovisuals needed, and setting up during the day itself. There is also internet access.