The Best Hotels to Book in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Don’t gamble on a sub-par stay – check into L’Auberge and you’re guaranteed to have one of the best stays in Lake Charles. Casino games and old-school arcade machines sit beside massage tables and private poolside cabanas. No room or suite is without grand touches, though you’re certain to gravitate towards the marble shower of the Palais Suite, and the paradise that is the private Garden Suite.

We’d tell you all about the Golden Nugget rooms, but you’re hardly going to see them. It’s one of the best hotels in Lake Charles thanks to the insane amount of amenities. A 2-acre (1ha) pool area has slides and a lazy river; there’s also a golf course, private marina and lakeside beach. Inside, there’s a spa, barbershop, loads of gambling, and watering holes with live music. Rooms include Egyptian cotton sheets and large soaking tubs, meaning you’ll be sufficiently prepared for an action-packed stay.

At first glance, it may not seem like the best perk at the Holiday Inn is that kids eat for free. When compared to the heated indoor pool and fitness center, chicken tenders and fries rank a little lower. However, foodies with some forethought will be sure to book this comfortable, reliable hotel. Letting the tots take down mac ‘n’ cheese allows you to get your grub on wherever you want in Lake Charles.

Make it a bayou-style beach day every afternoon at the Residence Inn. North Beach is a 10-minute drive away, though you’re welcome to break in your swimsuit in the outdoor pool. If you like conversation and cocktails, mingle at the nightly mixers in the boldly colored lobby. If not, order a drink to your double queen suite for laid-back channel surfing.

A day of golf awaits right across the street from this Courtyard by Marriott. Choose an executive suite so you’ll have ample room to store your clubs and take a few practice swings with your long putter. The 24-hour fitness center is a better option for loosening up your shoulder, though. Spend the day playing a round at the Contraband Bayou Golf Club next door then return to the hotel bistro for cocktails and dinner.

Road-tripping your way across the Bayou State? Stay for a spell in Lake Charles and let Staybridge Suites help you break up the drive. You’ll feel more at home than you’ll believe thanks to the fully equipped kitchens. Don’t bother with the cooking, though; treat yourself to free breakfast each morning and free dinner, beer and wine Monday to Wednesday. The outdoor area has a half basketball court, barbecue grill and fireplace – a space so inviting you just may extend your stay.

Find Hampton Inn where Interstate 210 and the Bayou Contraband intersect, which is to say it has a prime location. This Lake Charles hotel is just far enough from downtown that the neon lights of the casino don’t keep you awake, but still close enough to join a game on a whim. The usual suspects are included in your stay: breakfast and a business center, plus freebies such as wifi and a fitness center. There’s also a pleasant sun terrace to hang out on.

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites gives you the quality, cleanliness and convenience and it’s just off the I-210. Pull in after a long day of driving, draw the blackout curtains in your room and pull the plug from the alarm clock. A hot breakfast is waiting when you wake, and the bright-blue outdoor swimming pool provides the added perk up you need.

Bum out on the Bayou Contraband at Tru by Hilton. This budget-friendly Lake Charles hotel is as smooth and sweet as a cup of Southern tea. Have your pick of the king, queen or accessible rooms; they’ve all got comfortable mattresses and won’t bring any discomfort to your wallet. You’re welcome to get your heart rate up in the fitness center, or fill your belly with free bagels, donuts and English muffins at the breakfast buffet. This funky hotel has you covered.