Lafayette, Louisiana lies in the southwest region of the state, just one hour west of the capital city, Baton Rouge. Dubbed the heart of Cajun Country, the city plays host to an eight-week food celebration each summer highlighting scores of Cajun and Creole restaurants. Festivals and events abound and include Mardi Gras, spring's Festival International de Louisiane and October's tribute to local music, Festivals Acadiens et Créoles.
Located near the heart of Lafayette's city center, The Juliet offers boutique accommodations. All guest rooms feature such amenities as flat-screen TVs, individual climate control, mini-bars, bathrobes, oversize bathtubs, marble bathrooms and high-end linens. Business travelers may appreciate the on-site business center equipped with computers, fax machines, printers and copiers, as well as a meeting room which holds up to 25 people. Recreational perks include a swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna and a fitness center.
The Juliet
800 Jefferson St.
Lafayette, LA 70501
337-261-2225
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Guests of the Hilton Garden Inn Lafayette/Cajundome may appreciate such amenities as coin-operated laundry facilities, an on-site ATM, baggage storage, a convenience store and a 24-hour market pantry filled with microwavable snacks. Guests may also visit the hotel's own Great American Grill, which serves up hearty continental cuisine, as well as room service. Guest rooms and suites come outfitted with microwaves, refrigerators, high-speed Internet access and pay-per-view movies and video games. The hotel also offers a business center, meeting rooms, gym and swimming pool.
Hilton Garden Inn Lafayette/Cajundome
2350 West Congress St.
Lafayette, LA 70506
337-291-1977
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Located in the northern area of town, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Lafayette guest rooms offer free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, satellite television and coffee/tea making facilities. Guests receive complimentary continental breakfasts during their stay, as well as pre-packaged snack breakfasts for travelers on the go. The resident business center provides a host of services, including overnight delivery and postal services, as well as copying and faxing. Guests also have access to the hotel's indoor swimming pool and whirlpool.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Lafayette
2225 NW Evangeline Thruway
Lafayette, LA 70501
337-235-9898
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