Donaldsonville is a city in Louisiana, located on the west bank of the Mississippi River. It stands just at the head of Bayou La Fourche, a vital waterway running through Louisiana, down to the Gulf of Mexico, which has been called "the longest Main Street in the world." Although Donaldsonville is a small town, with a population of just over 7,500 at the 2000 census, places of interest in the area include the River Road African Museum, Civil War grounds, parks, shopping centers, and several area casinos.
Situated on Highway 70 in Donaldsonville, the Plantation Inn is close to Ascension Park, home to antebellum homes and sugar cane plantations. The hotel serves a complimentary continental breakfast, and is within walking distance to a range of restaurants, including Scott's Bar & Grill, McDonald's and Pizza Hut. Hotel guests can visit the Star Casino next door, take a tour of the historic plantation homes, watch a National Hot Rod Association drag race, or enjoy fishing and boating on the nearby spillway.
Also located on Highway 70 near the casino, in the heart of Louisiana's Plantation Country, the Comfort Inn houses 62 guest rooms. The hotel serves a complimentary breakfast with hot waffles and complimentary coffee, and other amenities include a pool and exercise room. Hotel guests can visit the nearby Tezucco Plantation with its formal gardens, chapel, blacksmith shop, museum and village. Also found near to the hotel are golf courses and parks, shopping malls and antique shop.
The Gonzales Hotel is located just off Highway 30, between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, approximately 8 miles from Donaldsonville. Gonzales is host to the annual Jambalaya Festival, which honors the first Cajun settlers, and is often called the Jambalaya Capital of the World. The Gonzales Hotel offers a complimentary breakfast and is close to a number of restaurants, including Outback Steaks, Cracker Barrel and Waffle House. Nearby shopping is available at the Tanger Outlet Mall, home to more than 50 designer and high-street stores, while the more adventurous can embark on a swamp tour.
Also located in Gonzales, the Hampton Inn is approximately 10 miles from Donaldsonville, and houses 80 guest rooms. The hotel serves a complimentary hot breakfast, and is close to fast food restaurants. There is also a wide selection of Cajun restaurants within walking distance. Just minutes from the hotel, the Alligator Bayou tours set off, taking passengers on guided adventures into the Louisiana swamps. Other nearby attractions include the British-style golf course Pelican Point, and the River Region Art Gallery.
