Evangeline Downs Hotel an Ascend Collection Hotel

Name: Evangeline Downs Hotel an Ascend Collection Hotel
Address: 2235 Creswell Ln Ext Lot B, Opelousas, LA, 70570, US
Rating: 4

855-229-5934

2235 Creswell Ln Ext Lot B, Opelousas, LA, US

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Hotel amenities

Gym

Laundry

Free Breakfast

Lounge

Parking

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About this property

Evangeline Downs Hotel an Ascend Collection Hotel is a 3-star property located in Opelousas, Louisiana, positioned off Interstate 49 at the Creswell Lane exit. The hotel sits on the grounds of Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino and provides convenient access to regional attractions including South Louisiana Community College, the Jim Bowie Museum, and the Louisiana Orphan Train Museum. Lafayette Regional Airport is approximately 25 miles away, making the property accessible for both leisure and business travelers.

The hotel features 117 air-conditioned rooms, including 36 suites, each equipped with a pillowtop bed, refrigerator, and flat-screen television. Rooms include complimentary wired and wireless internet access, cable programming, and private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guest ratings for room comfort average 4.3 out of 5.

Dining options include Spotted Horse restaurant and two additional on-site restaurants, along with two bars and lounges. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Recreational amenities comprise an indoor pool, casino, and nightclub. The hotel also offers a fitness center, business center, banquet hall, fireplace in the lobby, and free self-parking. Wireless internet is available throughout the property, and the 24-hour front desk provides safe-deposit box services.

Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM. The property welcomes pets, with a maximum of one pet allowed per room up to 25 pounds for a nominal fee. Dogs and cats only are permitted, and pets cannot be left unattended in rooms. Service animals are allowed and exempt from pet fees.

Location & nearby attractions

With a stay at Evangeline Downs Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel in Opelousas, you'll be 17.7 mi (28.4 km) from Pelican Park and 23.3 mi (37.6 km) from University of Louisiana at Lafayette. This casino hotel is 23.9 mi (38.4 km) from Cajundome and 24.4 mi (39.2 km) from Vermilionville.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
South Louisiana Community College T. H. Harris Campus - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
South Park - 3.5 km / 2.1 mi
Jim Bowie Museum - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Louisiana Orphan Train Museum - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Fireman's Museum - 4.9 km / 3 mi
Opelousas Historic District - 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Opelousas Public Library - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Opelousas Museum And Interpretive Center - 5.2 km / 3.2 mi
Opelousas City Hall - 5.2 km / 3.2 mi
St. Landry Catholic Church - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Opelousas General Health System - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Rural African American Museum - 6.4 km / 4 mi
North Park - 6.7 km / 4.1 mi
Opelousas General Health System South Campus - 7.5 km / 4.7 mi

The preferred airport for Evangeline Downs Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel is Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) - 39.3 km / 24.4 mi

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 117 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Dining

Complimentary breakfast.

Satisfy your appetite at Spotted Horse, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10 AM.

Amenities & features

Try your luck at the casino and enjoy other recreational amenities including a nightclub and an indoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a banquet hall.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Opelousas? This hotel has 800 square feet (74 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

25 miles to Lafayette Regional (LFT) 65 miles to Baton Rouge Met Arpt, Ryan F (BTR) 75 miles to Alexandria Int'l Arpt. (AEX) We're located off Interstate 49 in Opelousas, Louisiana. Take I-49 northbound to the Creswell Lane exit/Exit 18. Turn right and proceed 1/2 mile/second light to the entrance to Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino. Follow the entrance road past casino valet parking to the north parking lot. The hotel is located on the east side of the property.

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM

Check-out 11:00 AM

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 and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

Pets allowed
Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 36
Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 80
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum number of pets per room 2
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Pets cannot be left unattended
1 Pet
maximum of 25 lbs for nominal fee
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

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

Know before you go

Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-out is available.