Lodging
Some festival favorite hotels are listed below in order of their distance from the festival site.
Hampton Inn & Suites - 0.3 miles
Watermark Baton Rouge - 0.4 miles
*Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center (the official hotel of the Louisiana Book Festival) - 0.5 miles
Hotel Indigo - 0.5 mils
Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Downtown - 0.5 miles
Origin Hotel - 0.6 miles
Baton Rouge Marriott - 4.8 miles
Richmond Inn & Suites - 4.9 miles
SpringHill Suites Baton Rouge - 6.1 miles
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*Offering discounted festival rates
Hampton Inn & Suites
Within two blocks of the festival site, Hampton Inn & Suites offers amenities including free high speed internet, in-room refrigerator and microwave, and a clean and fresh Hampton bed®. Catch up with work in their business center or make the most of your leisure time with a workout in the expanded fitness center.
Watermark Baton Rouge
In the heart of downtown Baton Rouge, the epicenter of the city's lively pulse emanates from our historic 1927 landmark building. Step outside and discover the culture of Baton Rouge, from the Shaw Center of the Arts to the Main Street Market. With the mighty Mississippi River as your compass, explore a world of art, shopping, dining and adventure in the neighborhoods surrounding our towering landmark.
The Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
A Historical Hotel of America
Within easy walking distance of the festival and located on the site of the old Capitol House and Heidelberg hotels, this facility offers 290 elegantly appointed guest rooms, one upscale restaurant, a 3rd floor pool deck overlooking the Mississippi River, 20,000 square feet of meeting space with two river view ballrooms, a day spa and valet parking.
Special Festival Rate*: $159 + tax per night and discounted valet parking (overnight $28 and same day $18)Cut Off Date: Friday, October 10, 2024.
For reservations by phone, call 1-800-955-6962 or 225-344-5866 and ask for the Louisiana Book Festival group rate.
Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge
Imagine a 100% smoke free sophisticated boutique hotel, whose focus is delivering guest peace, serenity and renewal. Quite deliberately the Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge Downtown Riverfront has been designed as an oasis for travelers who yearn for an escape from the common hotel, but still desire the convenience of the upscale, casual Bistro and a 24 hour fitness center.
Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Downtown
Located at the iconic corner of Florida and Third Street, the Courtyard by Marriott Baton Rouge Downtown is in the epicenter of Downtown Baton Rouge. Surrounded by restaurants and attractions, you can visit the Louisiana Arts Museum, Capital Park Museum, Old State Capital, Shaw Center for the Arts and Science and the LSU Museum of the Art. Following your many adventures, unwind in the Bistro with a local craft beer or fresh cocktail while enjoying our 9x9 video wall. We surround you with comfort and convenience thanks to our complimentary WiFi and plush bedding. Enjoy flexibility in our expanded 24-hour fitness center. Do not forget about the full service Starbucks adjacent to the lobby, to visit and share your favorite beverage with a friend.
Origin Hotel
Welcome to the epicenter of South Louisiana, a bustling state capital fueled by LSU football, live blues, and legendary cuisine. Opened in early 2024, the 87-room Origin Hotel Baton Rouge, a Wyndham Hotel, is poised to take its place as the city’s preferred downtown gathering spot – a boutique beauty steps from the storied Mississippi River where days begin with crawfish beignets at Passé and wind down with a signature cocktail in our stylish bar & lounge.
Baton Rouge Marriott
Conveniently located at I-10 and College Drive near the I-10/I-12 split. Easily accessed by car, and only a nine minute drive down I-10 from the festival site. Shopping, dining, and nightlife are all within walking distance.
Richmond Inn & Suites
Immerse yourself in the comforts of home close to downtown Baton Rouge, the state Capitol building, Louisiana State University and only an hour from New Orleans and the French Quarter. Our proximity to the highway and the I-10 and I-12 split makes us a prime location for business travelers and those looking for quick commutes during their stay. Whether you are headed to a meeting or a plantation tour, it's quick to get there from the Richmond Inn & Suites in Baton Rouge.
SpringHill Suites Baton Rouge North / Airport
If you are looking for a great hotel in Baton Rouge, you will love the amenities and location of the SpringHill Suites Baton Rouge North/Airport hotel. Our all-suite Baton Rouge, LA hotel is next to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport and just minutes from LSU and Tiger Stadium. A very easy 9 minute drive to the Louisiana Book Festival site, we're also close to Exxon Mobil, Shaw Center for the Arts and the Baton Rouge Zoo, as well as the Mall of Louisiana, Southern University, & LSU. Getting around is easy; take our free shuttle anywhere within five miles of our hotel - including the airport.