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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lake Charles by IHG

2.5 star property
Escape to tranquility with relaxing amenities like a spa tub and outdoor pool. Enjoy modern comforts while you explore nearby attractions.

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lake Charles, an IHG Hotel offers a haven for relaxation near Children's Museum Lake Charles. Start your day with a free breakfast buffet and unwind by the outdoor pool or at the spa tub. The helpful staff has left lasting impressions on previous guests.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$155
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - double
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - double
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Lake Charles is home to Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lake Charles by IHG. Children's Museum Lake Charles and The Country Club at Golden Nugget are worth exploring if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Prien Lake Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a match? See what's going on at Lake Charles Event Center or Cowboy Stadium. Visit our Lake Charles travel guide
Map
402 N Martin Luther King Hwy, Lake Charles, LA, 70601

What's nearby

  • Northgate Shopping Center
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Goosport Park
    2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Lake Charles Event Center
    5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • McNeese State University
    10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Lauberge Casino Lake Charles
    14 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Lake Charles Station
    7 min drive
  • Lake Charles, LA (LCH-Lake Charles Regional)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lucky Wok
    2 min drive
  • Steamboat Bill's
    2 min drive
  • Biscuit & Jamz
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    2 min drive
  • Peking Garden
    3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lake Charles by IHG

Hotel near Lake Charles Event Center
Located close to Children's Museum Lake Charles, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lake Charles by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a business centre.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • 1 meeting room, a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free property, a vending machine and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 81 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

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 smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 9 AM to 9:30 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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"Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Lake Charles an IHG Hotel"

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lake Charles by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9 AM to 9:30 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lake Charles by IHG?

As of 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lake Charles by IHG on 22 Mar 2026 start from AU$155, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lake Charles by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lake Charles by IHG?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lake Charles by IHG?

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

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lake Charles by IHG?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lake Charles by IHG located?

Situated in Lake Charles, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Children's Museum Lake Charles, Lake Charles Event Center and Prien Lake Mall. McNeese State University and Westlake Recreation Center are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lake Charles by IHG Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 472 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 77 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice rooms comfortable beds and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast was very good. The hot tub was nice clean and warm
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Very professional staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

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

Excellent Stay

Stayed one night to play at the local casino so the room was everything we needed with buffet breakfast in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Front desk staff very helpful with UPS needs. Staircase is quite a feature for a Holiday Inn Express
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place to stay in Lake Charles

Excellent stay at this hotel. Very clean and quiet. The breakfast was very good. The staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jarad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Baseball trip for my son

Nice hotel great staff would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean friendly place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff the free breakfast was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very kind staff and very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Emerson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room were comfortable and cleaned.The front desk clerk pleasant and receptive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent and the breakfast was really good. Great coffee options!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose

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

Great location

Room was clean staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

PATRICK

Average place but safe to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent from the check in to the maintenance to the breakfast staff. The rooms do need to be updated and in my opinion have a moldy smell. They did change my room and the second one was better.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was nice and everything was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mayra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service location breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service from check in to check out!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quite , clean and nice location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

FLEXICORE

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

Good value,

This is a nice clean Hotel, very good breakfast, quiet, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was safe, have dining option.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone was so friendly! Breakfast was delicious. Fridge and microwave both in the room. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Esemallah

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed her for 3 nights and when I checked out everything was good didn’t had any problem nobody told me anything I paid online through expedia and after I checked out like in 3 hours some lady called me talking about they didn’t receive any payment. And they want me to pay them extra i had to show my bank transactions and receipt’s
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe, quiet, near I-10. Beds were comfy. Air was cold!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025