Best Western Bayou Inn & Suites

2.5 star property

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Lake Charles

Located in Lake Charles, Best Western Bayou Inn & Suites is within a 15-minute drive of Lauberge Casino Lake Charles and Golden Nugget. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Northgate Shopping Center and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Goosport Park.

What's nearby

  • Lake Charles Civic Center - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • North Beach Interstate 10 - 7 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • McNeese State University - 10 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Lauberge Casino Lake Charles - 12 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Golden Nugget - 13 min drive - 9.4 miles

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

Hotel in Lake Charles with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 55 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wireless internet access (surcharge) is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
A complimentary full breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast.

Languages

English

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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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

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

RAY

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

6/10 Okay

Mary Denise

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff was rarley at the desk. Many times over our stay I went to the desk for one thing or snother. It was almost impossible to get any service or have questions answered. Tiwels were almost impossible to get.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024