Travel about five miles northwest from St. Amant and you will reach the small city of Gonzales, the self-proclaimed "Jambalaya Capital of the World." Despite only having a population of 8,000, Gonzales has a surprising amount of hotel accommodation to offer. One option here is the Holiday Inn Express and Suites, which offers a whirlpool spa, an outdoor pool and a fitness center for the use of its guests. All rooms have tea- and coffee-making facilities, microwaves, refrigerators and cable/satellite TV.
The Western Inn is situated on Highway 30, and is therefore excellently placed for Highway 61 and St. Amant to the east, the center of Gonzales to the north, and I10 to the west. The hotel's motto is "affordable luxury," which it aims to offer in every one of its 71 rooms by providing cable TV, free high-speed Internet access, microwaves and refrigerators as standard. Guests also have access to fax and copy facilities, and a laundry.
Another option in the Gonzales area, the Hampton Inn has plenty to offer. Complimentary breakfast and beverage areas are open to all guests, who also have access to a heated indoor pool and a fitness center. Alongside standard rooms with king or queen beds, some fully-accessible rooms and larger suites are also available. In-room amenities include LCD TVs, coffeemakers, air conditioning and high-speed Internet access.
Head a short way south from St. Amant towards the small town of Sorrento and you will discover an accommodation option that provides a striking alternative to the chain hotels of Gonzales. This quirky bed and breakfast consists of eight historic shotgun houses, all restored to their former glory. Each one is different, maintaining its individual charm and original features, but this has not compromised the installation of modern comforts. Every cottage has air conditioning, central heating, a TV and wireless Internet. A complimentary breakfast is served to guests each morning at the Coffee House, adjacent to the cottages.
