Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Charles South Casino Area by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Property amenity
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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1150 West Prien Lake Road, Lake Charles, LA, 70601
  • Place, Magnolia Square Shopping Center
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Prien Lake Mall
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Lauberge Casino Lake Charles
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lake Charles, LA (LCH-Lake Charles Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Multiple Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Charles South Casino Area by IHG

This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a 24-hour business center, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a meeting room, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Charles South Casino Area by IHG offers 92 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Lake Charles hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Charles South Casino Area by IHG. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Magnolia Square Shopping Center. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a 24-hour business center, a meeting room, and a computer
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Golden Nugget and a few minutes from Lauberge Casino Lake Charles
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is available daily. An outdoor pool, a vending machine, and a picnic area are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Charles South Casino Area by IHG. Self parking is free.

This Lake Charles hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2018
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

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: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express 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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between August 11 and October 31.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 15 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Lake Charles South Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Lake Charles South
Holiday Inn Express Charles
Holiday Inn Express Suites Lake Charles South
Holiday Inn Express Suites Lake Charles South Casino Area
Holiday Inn Express Suites Lake Charles South Casino Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Charles South Casino Area by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 651 out of 987 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 987 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 987 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 987 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 987 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom needs attention
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean, but what truly make this place a pleasure to stay at is Trish on the front desk A plus service
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Charles South Casino Area by IHG exceeded every expectation! From the moment we walked in, the staff was warm, welcoming, and genuinely helpful. The rooms were spotless, modern, and incredibly comfortable — the beds were perfect after a long day. The location couldn’t be better, just minutes from the casinos while still quiet and relaxing. Breakfast was fresh and well-stocked with plenty of options, and everything throughout the property felt clean and well maintained. This is easily one of the best stays in Lake Charles — we’ll absolutely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aryzve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mom- Tracie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Sherel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great and room very clean. A bit noisy at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, courteous staff. Breakfast was nasty but other than that it is a nice, clean hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Candace

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Jeff

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No hot water
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kimberleigh, Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Detra

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julion

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Farrah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We never checked inn due to no hot water in hotel. Hotel contacted Hotels.com to cancel our reservation and refund us. Need status of this matter ASAP. My email is fderusseaux@outlook.com.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026