Best Western Bayou Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this Lake Charles hotel

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Lobby
Exterior
Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor pool
Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
1320 N Martin Luther King Highway, Lake Charles, LA, 70601
  • Children's Museum Lake Charles
    5 min drive
  • Lake Charles Civic Center
    6 min drive
  • North Beach Interstate 10
    7 min drive
  • Lake Charles, LA (CWF-Chennault Intl.)
    9 min drive

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Lake Charles

In Lake Charles .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Northgate Shopping Center and 2 miles (3 km) of Goosport Park with a stay here. Also, Kayouche Coulee Golf Course is within 3 miles (5 km) and Eastown Shopping Center is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Lake Charles Civic Center - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • North Beach Interstate 10 - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • McNeese State University - 10 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Lauberge Casino Lake Charles - 12 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Golden Nugget - 13 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

  • Lake Charles Station - 5 min drive
  • Lake Charles, LA (LCH-Lake Charles Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Steamboat Bills - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mary's Lounge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Loggerheads Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Famous Foods - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Best Western Bayou Inn & Suites

Enjoy free breakfast at this Lake Charles hotel
Best Western Bayou Inn & Suites offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. Free breakfast is served. The business-friendly Best Western Bayou Inn & Suites also features a vending machine, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This Lake Charles hotel is smoke free.

  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Best Western Bayou Inn & Suites offers 55 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 0.00 per stay)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Outdoor pool

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 (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 150.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0.00 per stay (rates may vary)

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Bayou Inn
Best Western Bayou
Best Western Bayou Inn Lake Charles
Best Western Bayou Lake Charles
Best Western Bayou Inn
Best Bayou & Suites Charles
Best Western Bayou Inn & Suites Hotel
Best Western Bayou Inn & Suites Lake Charles
Best Western Bayou Inn & Suites Hotel Lake Charles

Best Western Bayou Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 212 out of 563 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 563 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 563 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 563 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 563 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Inez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

RAY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our ONLY problem was that the door was difficult to open. I had to put my shoulder to it in order to 'break' the seal. We reported it to the front desk and I'm hopping that it was fixed. Even the cleaning staff knew of the problem.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

RAY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I felt that this location was upholding the traditional excellence of Best Western properties. IF I were to travel through Lake Charles again I'd put this motel as a "first choice" of places to book. The ONLY down-side (for me) was the breakfast choices. The breakfast was well prepared but just had limited choices. EVERY staff member we encountered was friendly and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eneida

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

4/10 Poor

Olga

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will not return
Absolutely not staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Look no futher....the hotelnis very nice
The hotel is nice and clean inside. The rooms are excellent. The staff are courteous and personable. Its one of the best hotels in Lake charles.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Samuel

Disliked: Amenities
The room smelled of mildew, so pungent. It would wake you up during the night. Honestly, this place is likely a health hazard, and should be decommissioned.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

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

10/10 Excellent

Vince

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Catherine, Houston

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not stay here unless the price is $50 or under a night. I paid $120 plus for one night and I wish I would’ve slept in my car instead. They also took a $50 additional incidental fees, too, which didn’t make sense. The lady said it’s for damages. I should’ve known what I was in for. As soon as I opened the door to my room, it smelled like mold and room was damp. It was close to 1:00 am and I was too tired to ask for a room change. The sheet was stained with holes, and pillow and sheets were damp. It doesn’t look like they were washed. When I pulled the sheet to look under, there was hair under the sheet. I slept on top of my sheet and didn’t change. There were dusts and webs in the room. Saw a spider on the sink. One towel had some red dot stains. Walls looked nasty. I didn’t sleep well cause I thought I was going to get bit by bed bugs. After finally sleeping for 3 hours, I was out of there. I didn’t even shower. I felt nasty and dirty, but showering there was going to make me feel nastier with the stained towels. I wish I had the energy to leave right after I smelled that room. That was definitely the worse room stay I’ve ever been in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

James

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Noisy. People running down hall all night screaming and fighting. Dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Road Trip
The hotel was great, the only problem was there was a ton of teenagers there & they were super loud & the front desk workers didn’t tell them to keep their noise to a minimum for the comfort of the other guest
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Deloris

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room air conditioner had a musky smell like it might be mold.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ricky

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I could only give a 1 because they don’t allow 0
Was told to go in side door that wouldn’t unlock. Air conditioner sounded like a semi truck all night. Bed was uncomfortable. Tv had to be turned to full blast just to hear a little. Shower had so little water coming out you couldn’t get clean. Breakfast was the worst. Juice machine didn’t work. Ran out of coffee by 6:15. Food was not much and no flavor. DONT STAY HERE!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri, Dubois

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

janet

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

2/10 Terrible

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just recently stayed a night at this hotel. Please don’t waste your money, it’s a lot of hotels in this area to choose. The hotel is not in the best area. Broken down truck parked in the lot. Security was poor as hotel guest was leaving side door open to enter in and out near our room. The hotel room was outdated, rusty shower fixtures, low water pressure, door didn’t close properly, etc. You had to slam the door to get it to close. I have stayed at Best Western Inn’s before and this one didn’t cut it. You get what you pay for, so please don’t waste your money. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Gwendolyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Burned out &/or dim lightbulbs & front desk “not allowed” by the manager to have replacements on hand. Ice machine was broken. Safety latch on the door is broken & has obviously been broken for quite some time. AC dies not cool below 75.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tournament travel stay
Affordable, clean and quiet just want we need after the drive in to freashen up for a wreslting tournament next day.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kate-Lynne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Went through 3 rooms trying to get something decent. First one had a broken fire alarm that would not stop going off. Second, AC did not work. Third and final room there were roaches and a crack pipe in which we had to call the local police department to take care of. We had booked two rooms at this hotel asking for adjoining rooms. Little did we know that their lack of putting rooms together would be the most minor issue faced.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024