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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lake Charles by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near Children's Museum Lake Charles in Lake Charles

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Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Exterior
Free buffet breakfast
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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402 N Martin Luther King Hwy, Lake Charles, LA, 70601
  • Place, Northgate Shopping Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Goosport Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lauberge Casino Lake Charles
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lake Charles, LA (LCH-Lake Charles Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 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 drapes

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Lake Charles

In Lake Charles .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this hotel, you'll find Children's Museum Lake Charles and Lake Charles Event Center. Prien Lake Mall and McNeese State University are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Northgate Shopping Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Goosport Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Lake Charles Event Center - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • McNeese State University - 10 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Lauberge Casino Lake Charles - 14 min drive - 8.9 miles

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
  • ‪El Potrillo Meat Market And Taqueria - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lake Charles by IHG

Hotel near Children's Museum Lake Charles in Lake Charles
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lake Charles by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Free breakfast is served. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lake Charles by IHG. Free self parking is available.

This Lake Charles hotel is smoke free.

  • 81 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lake Charles by IHG offers 81 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Exterior
Wyndham Lake Charles Casino Area
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
3.8 out of 5, Good, 1,000 reviews
$82 nightly
The price is $95
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Total with taxes and fees
Wyndham Lake Charles Casino Area

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lake Charles by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lake Charles by IHG is 10.6 mi (19-min drive) away from the Lake Charles, LA (LCH-Lake Charles Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jan 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lake Charles by IHG on Jan 18, 2026 start from $94.0, excluding 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.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lake Charles by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lake Charles by IHG.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lake Charles by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is 4.6 mi (9-min drive) from North Beach Interstate 10 and 9.1 mi (13-min drive) from Lafleur Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lake Charles by IHG offer free breakfast?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lake Charles by IHG offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lake Charles by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Horseshoe Lake Charles Casino (9-min drive) and Golden Nugget (12-min drive) are nearby.

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.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lake Charles by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking and extended parking.

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lake Charles by IHG features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9 AM to 9:30 PM.

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

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lake Charles by IHG to downtown Lake Charles?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lake Charles by IHG is 2.5 mi away from Lake Charles.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lake Charles by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 466 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 79 out of 1005 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claude

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

6/10 Okay

Jeffery

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room stank and it wasn’t very clean. It looked nothing like the pics
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ricardo

I had to cancel my plans and you guys still took my money. I will never use you guys again and I will never recommend you to anyone that I know.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was good except the TV didn’t work and they never sent anyone to fix it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Business traveler
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

Michael Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

María Eugenia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

Demetra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Kari

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff was nice but room not so much
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Street to entry from back potholes and abandoned property breakfast was good but no trays to carry food upstairs and lady working the breakfast was curt and rude
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latasha

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

6/10 Okay

Demetra

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

Nice & Quiet

The employees were nice and professional. The room smell like musk. And the air conditioner didn't circulate around the room. Otherwise, the stay was pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Letitia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice and the staff was nice. The main thing is there is distance between any convenience stores or restaurants, making it not very convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this hotel is outstanding. I dealt with two at the front desk and one in the breakfast area. They were all very friendly and helpful. I will go back again because of the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

April

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ketric

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Molly

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025