The Hotel Cazan sits on 6th Street in downtown Mamou, in a space it has occupied since 1912. Today, the Hotel Cazan offers standard rooms, with its key feature being the Bar at the Hotel Cazan. This venue features a weekly schedule of Cajun music, hosting local and touring musicians every Saturday night. Other local attractions include Fred's Lounge, which showcased many Cajun musicians during the post-WWII period and helped established Mamou's central role in this genre's origin. Fred's Lounge lies a short walk down the street from the Hotel Cazan. Local restaurants near the hotel include Frenchie's and Maxie's Cajun Diner.
Mamou tourists can stay at the Days Inn and Suites in the nearby town of Eunice, a 20-minute drive down State Route 13. The Days Inn and Suites offers 41 rooms and six suites; all guests can enjoy the included hot breakfast each morning. Local attractions in Eunice include Savoy's Music Center, where tourists and residents can take in open-jam sessions, and the Liberty Theater, which hosts weekly Cajun radio broadcasts. Restaurants near the Days Inn include Allison's Hickory Pitt and Rocky's Cajun Kitchen, both of which are within walking distance.
Tourists to Mamou can also spend the night in downtown Eunice at the Holiday Inn Express. This hotel offers suites and rooms, and its amenities include a fitness center, swimming pool and spa. In Eunice, patrons can visit the Cajun Music Hall of Fame and Museum; since 1997, this museum has commemorated notable Cajun musicians. The Eunice Depot Museum also reflects the history of the region. Situated in the house where Eunice, the town's namesake was born, this building houses exhibits devoted to Cajun music and culture. Guests of the Holiday Inn can dine at the nearby DC's Sports Bar & Steakhouse or choose fast-food options such as McDonald's, Sonic and Wendy's, all of which lie within walking distance.
Visitors to Mamou looking for a hotel in Ville Platte can spend the night at the Best Western, a 20-minute drive from Mamou. This hotel offers 30 rooms, has an outdoor pool and provides an included continental breakfast each morning. Pets can stay the night here as well. Local Ville Platte attractions include the Swamp Pop Museum, which commemorates "Swamp Pop," another local music tradition. Guests can also hike through nearby Chicot State Park. Patrons can dine at the on-site El Charro's Mexican Restaurant, or choose from other local establishments such as the Pig Stand or Kernie's, both of which serve up Cajun food about one mile from the Best Western.
