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Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection

3.0 star property
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Opelousas

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Exterior
Casino
Lobby
Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Lobby

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
2235 Creswell Ln Ext, Lot B, Opelousas, LA, 70570
  • Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino
    6 min walk
  • South Louisiana Community College T. H. Harris Campus
    4 min drive
  • Louisiana Orphan Train Museum
    5 min drive
  • Lafayette, LA (LFT-Lafayette Regional)
    28 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Smoking

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Smoking

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Opelousas

Heart of Opelousas.At this Opelousas hotel, you'll be within 20 miles (32 km) of Pelican Park and 25 miles (40 km) of University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Cajundome and Vermilionville are also within 25 miles (40 km).

What's nearby

  • Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Louisiana Orphan Train Museum - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • St. Landry Catholic Church - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Opelousas General Health System South Campus - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette - 26 min drive - 37.6 km

Getting around

  • Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Church's Chicken - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mama's Fried Chicken - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection

3-star hotel perfect for exploring Opelousas
Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. There are 3 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 800 square feet (74 square meters) and includes a conference center. A casino, a nightclub, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Opelousas hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 117 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 800 sq ft of conference space
  • 74 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2010
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Casino
  • Nightclub
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection offers 117 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Opelousas hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM–10 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Indoor pool
  • Nightclub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Evangeline Downs Hotel
Evangeline Downs Hotel Opelousas
Evangeline Downs Opelousas
Evangeline Hotel
Evangeline Downs Hotel an Ascend Hotel Collection Member
Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel
Evangeline Downs Hotel an Ascend Hotel Collection Member
Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection Opelousas
Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel Opelousas

Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 292 out of 612 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 612 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 612 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 612 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 612 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean rooms. Beds were very comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Maury

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sloan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The convenience, i didn't like that the bed linen was dirty looking and wrinkle also the towels were not white, they were dirty looking as well
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donwon

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Henry

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kryshelda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel is ok. Needs alot of TLC. Pool area is nor sanitary. Looks like it hasnt been.cleaned in months. Elevator seemed like it would to break down. Key wouldnt work when I returned back to room feom event.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Keisha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Winifred

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a run down outdated hotel with advertised pictures that don’t match the facilities actual amenities. The breakfast was very limited; although, they advertise a full breakfast. The swimming pool wasn’t an updated one not to mention from the looks it wasn’t sanitary. The bar area was outdated, one low budget tequila, and the casino only had slot machines, are you serious. Please tear down and rebuild or spend on updates for this outdated facility to the standards of travelers looking for a great quality stay that matches the prices you’re charging!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service was EXCEPTIONAL!! Very clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendall

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service was very helpful. First room the tv didn't work but they gave us a new room asap. Not much of a view but very clean, spacious and comfortable. Elevator was suspect though. Made lots of noise and vibrates.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything is great about the casino except for the one thing is that I don't get rooms comped to me like I do at the other Boyd properties. If I did I would probably visit more often. I can go to Sam's Town in Shreveport even on weekends and get free rooms also most of the time at the IP. If you can do that I might come more often. This is the closest casino to my house.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donell

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

CINDY

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The pool was slimy… no one should enter it.. the hot tub was not much better… the room phone did not have a cord.. so I guess the phone bill saves them money… the room A/C leaked inside the room.. sure there is mole under the carpet… I did a staycation to rest and relax in the indoor pool just to be very disappointed.. so not worth staying at this local facility… don’t waste your money..
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Mona

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Key did not work properly and had to stand fiddling with it for some time (even after getting it reset); sheets were never changed (stayed there seven days); staff entered room even though I had Do Not Disturb sign and left dirty towel and feces in toilet! Filed a complaint and was called once; tried calling back but did not get a callback (I was making arrangements for my sister’s funeral, so I could not continually call). Breakfast was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joseph, Houston

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Candace, Reserve

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is not well maintained for the price charged. It was definitely not a $130 per night experience. The trash can in front the door was full. It was for sure before 9 pm. Why wouldn’t the staff get the trash at the entrance where guests come in emptied? The parking lot resembles the aftermath of a train smokers vent session. Housekeeping barged into the room while I was changing supposedly because we had checked out the room hours before check out time. The toilet didn’t flush properly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jaslyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The overall stay was great. The front desk staff was amazing. The house keeping staff is what brought the overall stay down. I’ve stayed at plenty hotels near and far and never have I ever experienced housekeeping letting themselves in and propping doors open at 11 on the dot and letting me know that it’s 11. They have no grace and were just flat out rude about it. I did some decorating in the room for my partner (which I was in the process of cleaning up myself) and the housekeeper told me if they had to clean it up they’d charge my card. It wasn’t what she said that was the issue but instead how it was said and how she went about it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
dog friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024