Best hotels in Baton Rouge
Residence Inn by Marriott
7061 Commerce Circuit, LA, 70809
Just five minutes south of our Florida Boulevard HLE rental car pick-up, this three-star hotel is set in the social hub of the Mid City South district. You’ll find great facilities for extended Baton Rouge stays, plus two-bedroom suites for family getaways, an exercise room and outdoor pool.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Baton Rouge at Cedar Lodge
5860 Corporate Boulevard, LA, 70808
Breakfast and the Wi-Fi are both complimentary at this homely hotel on the outskirts of Baton Rouge. This is a great place to be if you love a little atmosphere, since evening socials run Monday to Thursday. There’s a business center and free parking for your rental car, alongside bright and airy self-catering rooms.
Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Downtown
260 3rd Street, LA, 70801
Head down Florida Boulevard to stay at this metropolitan Downtown getaway. Rooms come with colorful art to set the scene, a microwave, mini fridge and TV. You’ll wake up right in the heart of Baton Rouge – take in views from your private balcony, then head down to the on-site Bistro eatery to collect a coffee.
Where to eat in Baton Rouge
PoBoy USA
7214 Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA, 70806
Louisiana’s cuisine is on full display in the streets surrounding Florida Boulevard in Baton Rouge. PoBoy USA serves casual seafood right on the doorstep to our Florida Boulevard HLE location. Step inside to pick up feelgood fried shrimp, seasoned fries or a quick roast beef lunch.
Beausoleil Coastal Cuisine
7731 Jefferson Highway, LA, 70809
Take things upmarket by heading to Beausoleil Coastal Cuisine, where Louisiana seafood is served in a bright and breezy bistro and with a side order of live music. Locals love the choice of premium ocean bites. There’s a raw bar, complete with champagne-flavored oysters, plus French-style meat dishes and a few Italian favorites.
Elsie’s Plate & Pie
3145 Government Street, LA, 70806
Food is served from the heart at Elsie’s, a place that gets its name from chef Paul Chauvin Dupré’s beloved grandmother. Since pies were a staple at her table, this rustic restaurant serves them in abundance. Try crawfish pie or Louisiana poulet pot pie, then finish with a triple berry pie from the sweet selection.
Best things to do in Baton Rouge
Independence Community Park
7500 Independence Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA, 70806
A green space that’s home to 96 acres of trails, golf courses, and a cafe and library, Independence Community Park is fantastic for a solo walk or family day out. Easily distinguishable thanks to the American flags that line the outskirts of the park, this thriving hub of activity in the city also has a performing arts theater to check out.
Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum
4560 Essen Lane, LA, 70808
Step into Louisiana’s culture as it was in the 1900s at this plantation complex on Baton Rouge’s southern side. You can tour wooden barns and other examples of folk architecture, see 19th-century farm tools and learn Louisianan folk crafts, all found inside the Burden Museum and Gardens.
Louisiana’s Old State Capitol
100 North Boulevard, LA, 70801
Now a museum, the State House is a National Historic Landmark that was built in the 1840s and 50s. Today, you can take a tour of the interiors, wander the revolving exhibits that showcase the state’s past – including 4D immersive presentations – and even attend family jazz events.