Alexandria, Louisiana, is a small city that was traded between the Spain and France and then sold to the US during the Louisiana Purchase. Today, it has a population of more than 46,000 and is home to a handful of major corporations, including Procter and Gamble, International Paper and Cleco. Known of the "The Crossroads" of Louisiana, the city is home to a few museums and galleries as well as restaurants serving up Louisiana fare.
The 68-room Comfort Inn in Alexandria is centrally located. This hotel is close to the Zoological Park, which is four miles away, the Alexandria African American Heritage Memorial Park, about ½ mile away, and Rapids Gold and Country Club, four miles away. Room rates include high-speed Internet, breakfast, local calls and an outdoor swimming pool. Rates, as of January 2011, range from $89 to $109.
Alexandria's Super 8 hotel is also centrally located, off the I-49 on Mac Arthur Drive. Super 8 has a special 17-and-under stay free policy that makes family travel cheaper. Rates include high speed Internet, cable television and a free breakfast. As of January 2011, Super 8 allows pets at a rate of $10 per day. Rooms start at $50 per night plus taxes for a king-sized bed, or $59 for two queen-sized beds with an advanced purchase. The Alexandria Treehouse Children's Museum is three miles away.
The La Quinta in Alexandria is one of the city's newer hotels. It's located near Alexandria International Airport, a few miles from the city center. The hotel is a short drive from the Alexandria Museum of Art and Paragon Casino. Room rates include high-speed Internet access and in-room coffee makers. The hotel has a full fitness center and heated swimming pool. Six restaurants are within a mile of the hotel and two golf courses within 10 miles. Pets are welcome at no extra charge. Rates for La Quinta Alexandria begin at $159, plus taxes, as of January 2011.
Visitors to Alexandria who are seeking a little more than a standard hotel experience should investigate the Parc England Hotel, a boutique hotel located near the airport. This hotel is about 10 minutes from downtown and next to the Oak Wing Golf Course. The Parc England has two types of rooms -- featuring either a king bed or two doubles -- that are each available for $145 per night, as of January 2011. The Parc England’s Bistro on the Bayou restaurant features fresh seafood and pasta.
