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Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles

2.5 star property
Hotel in Lake Charles with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Free full breakfast
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Outdoor pool
Lobby
Best Western Bayou Inn & Suites offers a comfortable stay near the bayou with practical amenities. Enjoy the outdoor pool, high-speed WiFi in public areas, and a 24-hour gym, all while staying close to area attractions.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

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

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Spring water bathtub
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Spring water bathtub
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1320 N Martin Luther King Highway, Lake Charles, LA, 70601

What's nearby

  • North Beach Interstate 10 - 6 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Lake Charles Event Center - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • McNeese State University - 11 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Golden Nugget - 15 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Lauberge Casino Lake Charles - 15 min drive - 8.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Steamboat Bill's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Biscuit & Jamz - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lucky Wok - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Potrillo Meat Market And Taqueria - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles

Property highlights
At Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles, you can look forward to free full breakfast, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour gym. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, free newspapers, and a computer station
  • Laundry services, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 55 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • 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 gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 150.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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 & Suites Charles Charles
Best Western Bayou Inn Suites
Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles Hotel
Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles Lake Charles
Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles Hotel Lake Charles

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles located?

Situated in Lake Charles, this hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Northgate Shopping Center and within 3 mi (5 km) of Goosport Park and Kayouche Coulee Golf Course. Eastown Shopping Center and Killen Stadium are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 258 out of 660 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 660 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 660 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 660 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 660 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. The location was convenient to the place I was visiting.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyreke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay l! Great front desk person
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Marie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My car was hit while parked in the hotel lot. The hotel smelled and was dirty. Sticks were used to prop the doors open. Hotel walls were stained.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Dela

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The food was sometimes cold and the pool is highly chlorinated so it dried out my kids skin and hair. Half way through our stay our hotel room bathroom was covered in ants in our clothes and on the toilet seat counters THEY WERE EVERYWHERE. And they wouldnt let us leave that room for another one but that morning 6am they finally gave us a new room and that same day they rented out the ant infested room
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would not stay there again or any other Best Western for that matter. looked like a cheap motel and smelled like mildew. Service sucked, minus housekeeping workers tried to due what they could, but management was just dismissive. Will be filing a complaint I would not recommend this place to anyone for any reason stay somewhere where you count not just your money.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice and comfortable

Beds were comfortable and a nice place to stay. Rosie (front desk clerk) was very welcoming. She was able to extend our stay for one more night, which we did not plan. All was nice, just would like to see a little more effort put into the complimentary breakfast. Also, hotel was not far from the Golden Nugget casino. Other than that, I would stay at this place again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most of this property was nice except one major thing. We found a few roaches in our room. One in the bathroom and one in the main room. That scared my wife.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clifton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was able to find a room at the last minute and it was easy to find.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean

Clean, affordabile and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and clean. Very nice aatmosphere. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms actually surprised me and my husband. We thiuggt it would be like a hotel deserving a score of 3.7 but much to our surptiy was VERY clean, super up to date, nice and cozy, COLD AC, and the staff was PHENOMENAL!!!! DEFINITELY WILL BE GOING BACK! GREAT BREAKFAST... andddd a big nice and CLEAN POOL!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Santos and Juana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Place needs a good carpet cleaning and get rid of the towels that have stains
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verangel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Verangel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verangel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love if

10/10 Excellent

Verangel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

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