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The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU

3.0 star property
Travelers start their mornings with a complimentary breakfast buffet before relaxing poolside or getting energized in the round-the-clock fitness center

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The Cook Hotel & Conference Center in downtown Baton Rouge offers a free daily breakfast buffet and evening drinks at the bar. Guests enjoy the outdoor pool, 24-hour gym, in-room WiFi, and consistently praise the helpful staff and convenient location.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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About the neighborhood

Located in Highlands - Perkins, a neighborhood in Baton Rouge, The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU is near the airport and on a lake. Magnolia Mound and Howard Wilkinson Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at LSU Ticket Office and Howell Park Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tiger Stadium or Bernie Moore Track Stadium. Visit our Baton Rouge travel guide
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3848 West Lakeshore Drive, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808

What's nearby

  • Memorial Tower in Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA. Louisiana State University is a public land-grant research university.
    Louisiana State University
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Taken from a drone.
    Tiger Stadium
    4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Varsity Theatre
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Pete Maravich Assembly Center
    19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • LSU Ticket Office
    4 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • CC's Coffee House
    15 min walk
  • Troy H. Middleton Library
    18 min walk
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
    15 min walk
  • The Chimes
    14 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    15 min walk

About this property

The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU

Hotel near Louisiana State University
Close to Tiger Stadium, The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU provides laundry facilities, a bar, and a 24-hour gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and 8 meeting rooms
  • A 24-hour front desk, ATM/banking services, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 128 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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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
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 available for USD 10.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 19.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

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

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

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–10:00 PM.

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

As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU on Mar 15, 2026 start from $170, 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 The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU located?

Located in Highlands - Perkins, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Louisiana State University and Varsity Theatre. Pete Maravich Assembly Center and LSU Ticket Office are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 781 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness and excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk very kind and helpful Room very clean and has everything that you need. They have breakfast starting at 6am very convenient, and the location is great for LSU
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kimberly

The room was clean, the staff were friendly and helpful. Especially the check-in person. I loved the towels, they were
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roderick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service the front desk was spectacular!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tenny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean. Great location and a quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful accommodations. Very clean and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rufus

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, the check in process very seamless and staff is very friendly and courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and service.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice pool area and lounge.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel that is on the LSU campus so its handy to all activities at the University
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. There are walking trails nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Amenities
Was great! Clean, quiet and relaxing!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room. Friendly staff and walkable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

APRIL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everyone was friendly and helpful. The rooms were super clean. The breakfast is ok but there are so many wonderful places to eat in Baton Rouge that we just had coffee and a muffin to get our day started.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

I would like to extend my gratitude to The Cook Hotel and Conference Center for the restaurant staff. I went to get an early breakfast thinking complimentary. Please understand you will be met with a wholesome breakfast layout. Impressed with the flavor, hot and organized with pristine cleanliness.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and the check in was very easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My son is a student at LSU and staying at the Cook is more convenient than any other hotel since it is near the heart of campus. Most campus locations are walkable, the rooms are spacious, and staff is friendly. Prices vary quite a bit depending on the time of year, but if it is comparable or slightly higher than other options, it’s worth booking for the location alone.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is excellent. Supreme Customer Service. Very Clean, nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Lader

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shuttle bus to and from stadium was perfect and we enjoyed the breakfast. The room was great and spacious. Staff in all areas was helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An outstanding stay from start to finish. The hotel is impeccably clean, and the staff are genuinely friendly, attentive, and welcoming- you immediately feel well taken care of. The luxury suite is exceptionally well designed, with a full kitchen and spacious living room that make it perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or simply enjoying time together. It truly feels like a home-away-from-home, but elevated. Breakfast was a highlight- fresh, delicious, and comforting, with standout cheesy grits that were absolutely spot on. One of the best perks is the location: you can step right outside and be on the lake, making morning runs or peaceful walks incredibly easy and scenic. Between the thoughtful amenities, comfortable living space, and unbeatable lake access, this hotel delivers both luxury and livability. Highly recommend for anyone who wants comfort, convenience, and a place that’s actually enjoyable to hang out in- not just sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall this was a great experience. I was allowed to check in early without any issues. Staff were nice. Quiet and safe
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Racheal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly and I loved that it was right on campus. Clean rooms and very comfy bed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel and caring staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was wonderfully located right on the LSU campus. The proximity to the university made our visit so much easier. There were a few minor issues with the room that could have been corrected. Overall, it was a nice property with great, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025