The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU

3.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Outdoor pool
Signature Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Signature Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Lobby
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Gym

Explore the area

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3848 West Lakeshore Drive, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808
  • Louisiana State University
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Tiger Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Raising Cane's River Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Baton Rouge, LA (BTR-Baton Rouge Metropolitan)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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Room options

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(136 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Luxury Suite, 2 Double Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Baton Rouge

Located in Highlands - Perkins, The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU is a leisurely stroll from sights such as Louisiana State University and Varsity Theatre. This 3-star hotel welcomes guests with 128 rooms and conveniences like an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Louisiana State University - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tiger Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Alex Box Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Raising Cane's River Center - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Belle of Baton Rouge Casino - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Chimes - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪LSU Student Union - On-the-Geaux - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU

Lakefront hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
At The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU, guests enjoy features like an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with luggage storage and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a conference center, a business center, and free newspapers.
Guests can expect flat-screen TVs with cable channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • On a lake

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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • Service fee: USD 15.00 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15.00 for adults and USD 12.00 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per stay

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-2:00 AM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Property is also known as

Cook Hotel Baton Rouge
Cook Hotel
Cook Baton Rouge
The Cook Hotel Conference Center
The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU Hotel
The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU Baton Rouge
The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU Hotel Baton Rouge

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU?

The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU?

As of Jul 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU on Jul 13, 2025 start from $139.0, 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.

What is there to do within easy reach of The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU?

This hotel is situated in Highlands - Perkins within a short 14-minute walk of Varsity Theatre. You'll also find Tiger Stadium and Mississippi River within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU feature a casino?

No, The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

Is The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU good for couples?

This lakeside hotel offers many amenities for couples such as an outdoor pool and a bar with some guestrooms featuring fireplaces.

Does The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its snack bar.

Will The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU?

The closest major airport to The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU is Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR), which is 9.7 mi away (13 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU.

The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 810 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1008 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our suite, it was spacious and loved the bathtub.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

10/10 Excellent

Edward K

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean. Staff was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was perfectly clean and of great quality. Breakfast was comprehensive for inclusive, but ran out quickly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly, Winnsboro

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was super clean and quiet. The breakfast was great. I like the room layout because the bathroom is turned in a way that the light doesnwake everyone up if turned on in the middle of the night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Patsy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The price of the room was. Way tto much for what you got. The AC didnt work, the room was next to the elevator. I never saw the staff except st breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Quitman

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone at The Cook Hotel is always so welcoming. Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

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

10/10 Excellent

alicia

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

8/10 Good

anthony

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location of this hotel. On campus but quiet and in a nice area for walking. The breakfast buffet was a nice surprise. Hotel staff was very accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unexpected additional charge
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angerrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice. However, the roads to get there were awful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byran

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gene

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

10/10 Excellent

Brittani

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Best place to stay in Baton Rouge

Great time
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
When the doors down the hall slam shut it is very loud. A rubber pad might help. Breakfast was limited in number of choices, and those few choices ran out quickly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merida

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Hamid

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

Nice and Convenient.

All was well. Unfortunately, breakfast was cold and no microwave to heat up the egg, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good service and location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025