Baton Rouge is a growing and vibrant city located on the east bank of the Mississippi River in south central Louisiana. The city is the home of Louisiana State University, Southern University and the Mall of Louisiana. The city also features a zoo, water parks and riverboat gambling. Several new hotels have been built in the early 2000s in Baton Rouge to meet the increasing tourist demand.
The Microtel Inn and Suites Baton Rouge Airport hotel opened in December of 2008. Situated near Interstate 110, next to the Baton Rouge Airport and five miles from downtown Baton Rouge, the hotel has 78 rooms and suites along with an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center and a meeting room. Guests receive a free breakfast. In addition to the standard amenities, all the rooms have flat-screen TVs. The hotel also provides a free shuttle to and from the airport's passenger terminals. The hotel is two miles from the Mississippi River and Southern University. The Microtel Inn does not have its own restaurant, but four places to eat are located next door. The hotel also has a picnic area, is smoke free and is pet friendly.
The Drury Inn & Suites - Baton Rouge, LA hotel opened in 2009. Featured services at the hotel include a daily hot breakfast, an afternoon reception with hot foot and beverages, and free popcorn in the lobby from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. The hotel has a 24-hour business center, an exercise center, and indoor and outdoor swimming pools with a whirlpool. It does not have a restaurant, but it does have a guest pantry where guests can pick up snacks and drinks. Suites with two rooms are available. Seniors and government employees receive discount rates. The hotel is five minutes from Louisiana State University and seven miles from two casinos. The front desk will also recommend local restaurants to guests.
The Residence Inn Baton Rouge Towne Center at Cedar Lodge hotel opened in 2007. Situated next to the dining, shopping and entertainment opportunities at the Towne Center at Cedar Lodge, the hotel is also within a few minutes driving distance of major corporations. Hotel highlights include large suites, free daily hot breakfast, evening reception, exercise facility, outdoor pool and whirlpool, and sports court. Eight restaurants are located within half a mile of the hotel. Guests services at this smoke-free hotel include grocery shopping and valet dry cleaning. Outside the hotel is a picnic area where guests can barbecue. Pets are allowed for a fee. Room amenities at this hotel include suites equipped with full-size appliances, granite counter tops, cooking ware and eating utensils.
