Lake Charles Hotels: Where to Stay in Louisiana
Hotels in Lake Charles, Louisiana with verified addresses and phone numbers. See casino resorts and suite hotels, plus what we could not confirm.
Sammie O
Lake Charles hotels fall into two groups. Two large casino resorts sit on the lakefront side of town. Several chain suite hotels sit along the main roads near Interstate 10 and Interstate 210. This guide covers where to stay in Lake Charles, Louisiana, based on listings from the properties and from Louisiana tourism sources. We list real addresses and phone numbers, flag details we could not confirm, and show you how to pick a base for casinos, festivals, and the Creole Nature Trail. Rates change daily, so we do not quote them.
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Hotels in Lake Charles: Where to Stay in Louisiana
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Casino Hotels in Lake Charles
Two casino resorts anchor the lodging market. Both offer on-site gaming, restaurants, and pools. The Lake Charles visitors bureau names four gaming destinations in the area: Golden Nugget, L’Auberge Casino Resort, Delta Downs Racetrack Casino, and Horseshoe Lake Charles. The first two include full hotels, so we cover them below.
Golden Nugget Lake Charles
Golden Nugget stands at 2550 Golden Nugget Boulevard, Lake Charles, LA 70601. Call 337-508-7777 for general questions or 844-777-4653 for room reservations.
The official site lists three room categories: suites, deluxe balcony rooms, and standard deluxe rooms. A meetings directory lists 1,100 rooms and a 2015 opening. We could not confirm the room count on the official site, so treat the figure as a listing claim.
The resort advertises an H2O pool and bar, a spa and salon, golf access, and shops. Dining includes Saltgrass, Vic and Anthony’s, Landry’s, Chart House, Grotto, Cadillac Kitchen, Claim Jumper, and Bill’s Bar and Burger. Entertainment includes live concerts and a Blue Martini lounge. The resort also runs a sportsbook through DraftKings.
Older guides, including an earlier version of this page, mention a water park. We found no water park on the official site, so we dropped the claim. Ask the resort about pool features before you book for children.
Choose Golden Nugget if you want a large resort with many restaurants and gaming under one roof.
L’Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles
L’Auberge sits at 777 Avenue L’Auberge, Lake Charles, LA 70601. Call 337-395-7777 to reach the resort.
The official site lists a pool with a lazy river and cabanas, the Azalea Spa, shopping, an arcade, and the Contraband Bayou Golf Club. Restaurants and bars include Asia, Drago’s, Ember Grille and Wine Bar, Johnny Sanchez, Modern Pantry, and The Sportsbook. The PENN Play program gives members discounts on dining and rooms.
Third-party listings give different numbers for restaurants, spa names, and check-in times, so we do not print them. One listing mentions a nightly resort fee. Ask the front desk about every fee before you reserve.
Choose L’Auberge if you want a resort pool, a spa, and a golf course on the same property.
Chain Hotels and Suites in Lake Charles
Chain hotels give you free parking, breakfast, and simple rooms. Most sit along the main roads near the interstates. All four below appear in tourism listings or on the brand site.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lake Charles
SpringHill Suites stands at 1551 West Prien Lake Road, Lake Charles, LA 70601. Call 337-474-1112.
Marriott lists check-in at 4:00 PM and check-out at 12:00 PM. The hotel offers all-suite rooms with kitchenettes, a free hot breakfast, an indoor heated pool with a whirlpool, and a fitness center. Breakfast runs from 6:30 to 9:30 AM on weekdays and from 7:00 to 10:00 AM on weekends. The hotel does not allow pets, requires guests to be 21 or older, and is smoke free.
The Louisiana tourism site places the hotel off Interstate 210. Marriott puts Lake Charles Regional Airport about 5 miles away and lists no shuttle.
Choose SpringHill if you want a suite with a kitchenette and a full breakfast.
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Lake Charles South
The old version of this page listed a Holiday Inn and Suites in south Lake Charles. Louisiana tourism pages now list Holiday Inn Express and Suites Lake Charles South at 1150 West Prien Lake Road, Lake Charles, LA 70601. Call 337-564-6877.
The listing names free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, mini fridges, microwaves, tea and coffee makers, a free breakfast buffet, and free parking. Suites include wet bars and sofa beds. Pets are welcome with a fee.
An older venue listing used the name Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Lake Charles South and mentioned an on-site restaurant and an indoor pool. The two names may mark a rebrand, but we could not confirm one. Verify the current brand, restaurant, and pool by phone.
Comfort Suites Lake Charles
Comfort Suites stands at 1016 North Martin Luther King Highway, Lake Charles, LA 70601. Call 337-660-2483 or the toll free line at 877-424-6423.
Listings describe a free hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi, a seasonal outdoor pool, a fitness center, a business center, and meeting rooms. A meetings directory counts 70 rooms across three floors and places the hotel near Interstate 10 at Exit 33.
Listings disagree on the distance to the airport, so we give none. Confirm the route when you book.
Choose Comfort Suites if you want a simple suite hotel with breakfast near the interstate.
Holiday Inn Express and Suites on North MLK Highway
A second Holiday Inn Express stands at 402 North Martin Luther King Highway, Lake Charles, LA 70601. IHG lists reservations at 337-491-6600.
IHG lists check-in at 3:00 PM and check-out at 12:00 PM. Guests must be 21 or older. The hotel serves a free breakfast from 6:30 to 9:30 AM, offers free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness room, a seasonal outdoor pool with a whirlpool, and free parking. The hotel does not allow pets.
Do not mix up this hotel with the Holiday Inn Express on West Prien Lake Road. The two properties share a brand and a city but sit at different addresses.
Things to Do Near Lake Charles Hotels
The visitors bureau markets the region as Louisiana’s Playground. The main draws are the casinos, the downtown lakefront, and the Creole Nature Trail. The nature trail offers birding, fishing, and wildlife viewing along a west side route and an east side route.
Downtown and the lakefront bring together dining, shopping, and cultural events. Festival season adds Mardi Gras, with parades, and Contraband Days, a family festival with a historical theme. Local food matters here too. Expect boudin, crawfish, and gumbo on many menus.
The Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau sits at 1205 North Lakeshore Drive. Call 337-436-9588 for maps, event dates, and trail information.
Book early for festival weekends. We did not find dates for 2026 events, so check the visitors bureau before you plan a trip around one.
How to Choose Where to Stay in Lake Charles
Casino fans should pick Golden Nugget or L’Auberge. Both keep gaming, dining, and entertainment on the property.
Golfers should look at L’Auberge first. The official site lists the Contraband Bayou Golf Club. Golden Nugget also lists golf access, so ask each resort how to book a tee time.
Families on a road trip do well at SpringHill Suites or Comfort Suites. Both list free breakfast and a pool, and SpringHill adds kitchenettes in every suite.
Pet owners should call before booking. The West Prien Lake Road Holiday Inn Express welcomes pets with a fee. SpringHill and the North MLK Holiday Inn Express do not allow pets.
Business travelers can compare the chain hotels near the interstates. Each lists free Wi-Fi and a fitness room, and several list business centers or meeting rooms.
Before you pay, confirm the brand on the door, the cancellation policy, breakfast hours, parking, and any resort or facility fee. Ask for the total with taxes. Compare the total on two booking sites and by phone.
Getting to Lake Charles
Lake Charles Regional Airport serves the city, and Interstate 10 crosses the area. The Marriott listing for SpringHill places the airport about 5 miles from the SpringHill hotel. Other hotels list different distances, so check a map for your own route.
Most visitors drive or rent a car. Chain hotels sit along main roads, and the casinos sit on their own large properties. Expect to drive between the lakefront, the casinos, and the Creole Nature Trail.
What We Checked and What We Could Not
We checked Golden Nugget against its official site and a meetings directory. We checked L’Auberge against its official site and a booking site. We checked SpringHill against Marriott and the Louisiana tourism site. We checked both Holiday Inn Express hotels against tourism and IHG pages. We checked Comfort Suites against a meetings directory and a tourism listing. We took attraction details from the visitors bureau.
We could not confirm current rates, check-in times at the casino hotels, the water park claim at Golden Nugget, or the restaurant and pool at the former Holiday Inn and Suites. We also could not confirm 2026 festival dates. Phone numbers and policies change, so confirm each detail with the property before you travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best hotels in Lake Charles, Louisiana?
Golden Nugget and L’Auberge Casino Resort offer the most amenities. SpringHill Suites, Comfort Suites, and two Holiday Inn Express hotels offer simpler stays with free breakfast. Pick by what you need, then confirm details by phone.
Where should I stay in Lake Charles for the casinos?
Stay at Golden Nugget Lake Charles or L’Auberge Casino Resort. Both are full hotels with gaming on site. Delta Downs and Horseshoe Lake Charles also operate in the area.
Are there pet friendly hotels in Lake Charles?
The Holiday Inn Express and Suites on West Prien Lake Road welcomes pets with a fee. SpringHill Suites and the Holiday Inn Express on North MLK Highway do not allow pets. Call any other hotel before you bring a pet.
Does Golden Nugget Lake Charles have a water park?
We found no water park on the official site. The resort advertises an H2O pool and bar. Call the resort to ask about current pool features.
What is there to do in Lake Charles besides gambling?
You can visit the downtown lakefront, drive the Creole Nature Trail, and attend festivals such as Mardi Gras and Contraband Days. The visitors bureau at 337-436-9588 can share event dates.
Conclusion
Lake Charles gives you two casino resorts and a solid group of chain suite hotels. Golden Nugget and L’Auberge suit gaming trips. SpringHill Suites, Comfort Suites, and the two Holiday Inn Express hotels suit road trips and work stays. Call ahead, confirm the current brand and policies, and book early for festivals when you plan hotels in Lake Charles.
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