Alexandria Hotels: Where to Stay in Louisiana
Hotels in Alexandria, Louisiana we confirmed: Bentley, Holiday Inn, Courtyard, Fairfield, La Quinta. Addresses, phones and what to ask before you book.
Sammie O
Alexandria sits on the Red River in the middle of Louisiana. This guide covers the hotels in Alexandria, Louisiana we could confirm from official sites and independent listings. We name five properties, flag what we could not verify, and explain how to pick a base for the downtown museums, the historic sites, and Kisatchie National Forest. Rates change daily, so we do not quote any. Call each hotel before you book.
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Where to Stay in Alexandria, Louisiana
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Quick Look at Hotels in Alexandria, Louisiana
Alexandria has two main lodging areas. Downtown holds the Hotel Bentley and the Holiday Inn beside the riverfront convention center. The Alexandria Mall Drive and South MacArthur Drive areas hold the Courtyard and the Fairfield. The La Quinta stands on West Calhoun Drive near the airport.
All five hotels below are open as far as we can tell. We checked official brand pages and tourism listings. We name the source type in each section.
Hotel Bentley
The Hotel Bentley stands at 200 DeSoto Street in downtown Alexandria. The Louisiana tourism site lists the phone as 318-442-2226. Joseph Bentley built the hotel, and Wikipedia and 64 Parishes both say the doors opened in 1908. Generals Omar Bradley, Dwight Eisenhower, and George Patton stayed here during the Louisiana Maneuvers of World War II.
The hotel closed in 2004. A new owner bought the building in 2012 and reopened the renovated hotel. Wikipedia reports the older section runs as a hotel while the tower became condominiums. A 2019 update from 64 Parishes agrees the building holds a hotel and condos.
Room counts differ by source. The tourism site lists 93 smoke-free rooms and suites. Wikipedia says about 100. Ask the front desk for the current number.
A booking listing on Hotels.com shows check-in from 3:00 PM, check-out at 11:00 AM, a minimum guest age of 21, and no pets except service animals. The same listing shows free parking, free Wi-Fi, a fitness center, a bar, and a 24-hour front desk. We found only this one listing for those details, so treat them as unconfirmed. The restaurant names also changed over the years. Ask which dining room is open before you plan a dinner there.
Holiday Inn Alexandria Downtown
The Holiday Inn Alexandria Downtown stands at 701 4th Street. The IHG page gives the front desk number as 318-541-8333. Check-in starts at 3:00 PM and check-out ends at 11:00 AM. Guests must be 21 to check in.
IHG lists free parking, free Wi-Fi, a fitness center, an outdoor pool, electric vehicle chargers, and daily housekeeping. The pool was marked as closed until Memorial Day weekend when we read the page. Ask about pool dates if you visit in cooler months. IHG also says the hotel accepts pets with a fee and a two pet limit per room. Call for the current policy.
The hotel connects to the Alexandria Riverfront Center, which makes the hotel a practical choice for conventions and events. Hotel Management reports 168 rooms in a seven story building and more than 11,000 square feet of meeting space. A trade report also notes the hotel changed owners. The brand stayed Holiday Inn on the IHG site.
Restaurant details are unclear. The IHG page names Crossroads Tavern as the on-site restaurant. An older tourism listing names a restaurant called The Levee. We could not tell which one operates today. Call and ask.
The old version of this post said the hotel has an indoor tennis court. We found no source for a tennis court, so we removed the claim.
Courtyard by Marriott Alexandria
The Courtyard stands at 3830 Alexandria Mall Drive. Marriott and the Louisiana tourism site both list the phone as 318-445-2415. Marriott shows check-in at 3:00 PM, check-out at 12:00 PM, and a minimum age of 21.
Both sources list a fitness center, an outdoor pool, a business center, and a meeting room for up to 40 guests. The hotel runs The Bistro for breakfast and dinner and serves Starbucks drinks. Marriott says the hotel does not offer free breakfast. Plan to buy breakfast at The Bistro or nearby.
Marriott lists a parking fee, so ask what you will pay at booking. Pets are not allowed, but service animals are welcome. The hotel is smoke free.
Fairfield Inn and Suites Alexandria
The Fairfield stands at 2830 South MacArthur Drive. Marriott and a meetings directory both list the phone as 318-449-9000. Check-in starts at 3:00 PM and check-out ends at 11:00 AM.
Marriott lists free breakfast with continental and grab and go choices. Weekday breakfast runs from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Weekend breakfast runs from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The hotel also lists an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a business center, and an electric vehicle charging station subject to availability. The meetings directory lists 96 rooms.
Marriott says the hotel has no shuttle. The Marriott page puts Alexandria International Airport about 8.6 miles away. Pets are not allowed, but service animals are welcome. Parking carries a fee, so ask at booking.
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham Alexandria Airport
The La Quinta stands at 6116 West Calhoun Drive. The Wyndham page lists the phone as 318-442-3700. We did not find check-in and check-out times on the page we read, so call for them.
Wyndham lists free breakfast, an outdoor pool, a fitness gym, a business center, and free on-site parking. Rooms have a flat screen TV, a mini refrigerator, and a microwave. Wyndham describes the hotel as pet friendly but gives no policy details. Ask about fees and limits before you bring a pet.
Wyndham puts Alexandria International Airport about three miles away and lists a free airport shuttle from 9 AM to 10 PM. We found this hotel only on the official Wyndham site and on booking pages, so confirm the shuttle hours by phone.
Motels Near Alexandria
Many travelers search for motels in Alexandria, Louisiana. We list only properties we could confirm, and we found no motel we trust enough to name. Booking sites list more budget options. Read recent reviews, check the street address on a map, and call the front desk before you pay a deposit.
Ask each motel the same short list of questions. Is the property open today? What is the check-in time? Is parking free? Are pets allowed? Does the room have a refrigerator and microwave? Answers to these five questions remove most bad surprises.
Where to Stay Near Alexandria Attractions
Downtown works best for the Alexandria Museum of Art. The museum stands at 933 Main Street in a Renaissance Revival building completed in 1898. Wikipedia places the museum across from City Hall and the Hotel Bentley. The museum shows five to seven exhibitions a year. Check the museum site for hours and ticket details before you go.
The Kent Plantation House stands at 3601 Bayou Rapides Road. The Louisiana tourism site calls the house the oldest standing structure in Central Louisiana. Visitors can see candle making demonstrations and open hearth cooking. The listing says tours run Monday through Saturday, so call 318-487-5998 for tour times. We did not find a driving time from any hotel, so check your route on a map.
Kisatchie National Forest covers more than 600,000 acres across seven Louisiana parishes. The National Forest Foundation names Alexandria as a main gateway city. The forest offers the 31 mile Wild Azalea Trail, the 17 mile Longleaf Trail Scenic Byway, and the Kisatchie Bayou Recreation Area. Check the US Forest Service site for road and trail conditions before you drive out.
How to Choose Where to Stay in Alexandria
Pick the Hotel Bentley if you want history and a downtown base. Pick the Holiday Inn if you attend an event at the riverfront center. Pick the Courtyard if you want a business style hotel with an on-site restaurant and bar. Pick the Fairfield if free breakfast matters most. Pick the La Quinta if you fly in or out of the airport and want a shuttle.
Families should ask about room layouts and pool dates. Pet owners should call each hotel, because policies differ. Business travelers should ask about meeting rooms and parking. Everyone should confirm the exact address, since several hotels share nearby street names.
What We Checked and What We Could Not
We checked each hotel against its official brand page or a tourism listing, then compared a second listing. We confirmed addresses and phone numbers for all five properties. We confirmed check-in and check-out times for the Holiday Inn, the Courtyard, and the Fairfield on official pages.
We could not confirm check-in times for the La Quinta. We found the Hotel Bentley times on one booking listing only. We could not confirm the Holiday Inn restaurant name. We did not quote any room rates, because rates change daily.
We dropped the old claim of an indoor tennis court at the Holiday Inn. We also dropped the old claim of a renowned restaurant and an outdoor pool at the Hotel Bentley, because we found no current source for either. Hotels remodel and rebrand often, so call before you travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best hotels in Alexandria, Louisiana?
We confirmed five hotels: the Hotel Bentley, the Holiday Inn Alexandria Downtown, the Courtyard by Marriott, the Fairfield Inn and Suites, and the La Quinta Inn and Suites Airport. The best choice depends on your plans, so read each section above and call to confirm details.
Where should I stay in Alexandria, Louisiana for downtown sights?
Look at the Hotel Bentley and the Holiday Inn Alexandria Downtown. Both stand in the downtown area. The Alexandria Museum of Art sits at 933 Main Street.
Is the Hotel Bentley still open?
Yes. The hotel closed in 2004 and reopened after a 2012 purchase and renovation. Sources report the older section operates as a hotel while the tower holds condominiums. Call 318-442-2226 to confirm availability.
Which Alexandria hotel is closest to the airport?
The La Quinta Inn and Suites on West Calhoun Drive. Wyndham lists the airport about three miles away. Marriott puts the Fairfield about 8.6 miles from the airport.
Which Alexandria hotels offer free breakfast?
The Fairfield and the La Quinta list free breakfast on their official pages. Marriott says the Courtyard does not offer free breakfast. Confirm the details when you book.
Are pets allowed at Alexandria hotels?
Policies differ. The Courtyard and the Fairfield allow service animals only. The Holiday Inn and the La Quinta describe themselves as pet friendly. Call for fees and limits.
What is there to do near Alexandria hotels?
Visit the Alexandria Museum of Art, tour the Kent Plantation House, or drive to Kisatchie National Forest for hiking and scenic drives.
Conclusion
Alexandria offers a small but solid set of hotels in Alexandria, Louisiana. Downtown guests can choose the historic Bentley or the Holiday Inn, while travelers who want free breakfast or an airport shuttle can look at the Fairfield and the La Quinta. Call ahead, confirm the details we flagged, and book early for event weekends.
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Sammie O publishes Germ Trips, a travel guide covering hotels, restaurants, airport transfers and chauffeur services. The guides aim for practical detail and a clear recommendation rather than an undifferentiated list. Where a town has no good option, the guides say so and point to the nearest one that does. Guides are AI drafted. A small number have been checked against official listings, and those say so on the page.
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