Hotels in Lake Charles, Louisiana

Hotels in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, Louisiana is a city full of history and bursting with modern conveniences. Whether you prefer to spend time indoors at area casinos or outdoors soaking up the culture and scenic vistas, Lake Charles has plenty to offer visitors. Part of the 180-mile Creole Nature Trail All-American Road runs through Lake Charles. This trail offers a glimpse of the marshes, bayous and woods and the birds and wildlife that call them home. There are many hotels in Lake Charles close to nature that an outdoor enthusiast can appreciate.

Days Inn

The Days Inn is located on North Lakeshore Drive. Amenities include free breakfast, outdoor pool and high-speed Internet access. Guest rooms include a microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, cable TV and free local calls. The hotel is five miles from the Sam Houston Jones State Park, which is in the neighboring town of Moss Bluff. The park has more than 1,000 acres of natural beauty, including streams, lakes, rivers and wooded areas. The park is a great spot to hike or watch the more than 200 species of migratory birds that flock to the area in the spring and fall.

Days Inn
1212 North Lakeshore Drive
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 433-9461
daysinn.com

Sleep Inn and Suites

The Sleep Inn and Suites on Venture Park Drive has 67 guestrooms that include cable TV, work desk, coffee maker and free local calls. Some rooms include a refrigerator and microwave. Hotel amenities include a business center, high-speed Internet access, free breakfast, free newspaper, guest laundry, valet cleaning service and an outdoor pool. The hotel is close to many local attractions. With more than two dozen parks throughout the city, there many outdoor activities to enjoy. Try the Boardwalk, Hillcrest Park or Drew Park for walking and jogging trails and Tuten Park if you want to try a nature trail.

Sleep Inn and Suites
3211 Venture Park Drive
Lake Charles, LA 70615
(337) 480-0898
sleepinn.com

La Quinta Inn

The La Quinta Inn on Martin Luther King Highway 171 offers free breakfast, newspaper and local phone calls. Other amenities include high-speed Internet access, a convenience store, fitness center, outdoor pool and guest laundry. Guestrooms include cable TV, coffee maker and hair dryer. Some rooms include a microwave and pets are welcome. The hotel is close to area attractions. Along with food, music and fun, alligators are part of Louisiana's history, culture and tourism. Alligator Pond on North Lakeshore Drive provides an up-close look at these amazing creatures. Lafleur Beach off Prien Lake Road is the place to go for swimming, fishing or boating.

La Quinta Inn
1320 Martin Luther King Highway 171 N
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(377) 436-5998
lq.com

Article Written By Serena Brown

Serena Brown is a graduate of the University of South Alabama with a bachelor's degree in communication. She has more than 17 years experience and has written for the MS Press newspaper and a variety of private clients.

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