Ragley, Louisiana is a small town just north of the city of Lake Charles. There are no hotels in Ragley itself, but there are a number of places to stay in Lake Charles. In addition to a number of local historic sites, Lake Charles is a gambling destination and offers a selection of riverboat and casino gaming sites. Interstate 10, a major cross-country freeway, passes straight through Lake Charles, so the local hotels are convenient for travelers as well as vacationers.
L'Auberge du Lac, in Port Charles, Louisiana, is a combination hotel and casino that's a vacation destination in itself. The casino has 60 table games, including poker, craps, roulette, blackjack and baccarat, as well as 1,600 slots. The hotel houses a bar and grill, a cafe and an Asian-fusion restaurant specializing in Vietnamese dishes. The 1,500-seat venue hosts visiting musicians and entertainers. When you're done in the casino, relax by the spa and outdoor pool.
The La Quinta Inn offers a free breakfast, complimentary high-speed wireless, a spa, fitness center and an outdoor swimming pool. In addition to the standard continental breakfast you'll find at most chain hotels, breakfast at La Quinta includes waffles. The hotel is fully non-smoking, and pets are welcome as well. The 400 square foot meeting room can accommodate business groups of up to 50 people.
Each guest room in the Lake Charles Holiday Inn includes a flat screen TV, free wireless Internet and a work desk. For business travelers, the hotel has a meeting room and copy machine. When you're done with your work, relax in the whirlpool jacuzzi. Room service is available every morning from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m., and the hotel houses its own cocktail bar. No pets are allowed; only service animals.
Located just off Interstate 10 in Lake Charles, the Best Western includes free cable television and HBO in every room. The hotel also offers a complimentary breakfast buffet, an outdoor swimming pool and spa and a courtesy shuttle to the local airport, Chennault International. Pets are allowed with an extra $50 fee. The business meeting facility accommodates up to 150 people.
