TownePlace Suites by Marriott Baton Rouge South  

In south Baton Rouge, this extended-stay hotel sits minutes from Mall of Louisiana and a short drive from LSU. Nearby draws include the Rural Life Museum, Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, L'Auberge Casino, and the Our Lady of the Lake medical campus.

Rooms feel like a tidy home base with kitchens that include refrigerators, microwaves and stovetops. Ninety air-conditioned guestrooms offer LCD TVs, safes and work desks, plus complimentary Wi‑Fi so you can stay connected.

Splash in an indoor pool (an outdoor pool is also listed), unwind in the hot tub/spa and keep fit in the on-site gym. There’s a picnic area with barbecue grills, a kids’ playroom, onsite bar and casual dining, plus laundry and an ATM for convenience. Wake up ready for mall runs or swamp walks.

A business center and express check-in support work trips. Complimentary wireless internet and free self parking make meetings and errands easier.

Start with a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning. A snack bar/deli serves casual bites and an on-site bar provides drinks later in the day.