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This downtown alexandria la hotels near river property stands two blocks from the Alexandria Riverfront Center where seasonal festivals like the Mardi Gras Ball and Blues Fest occur.
The hotel's proximity to the Rapides Parish Courthouse (0.3 miles) makes it frequented by legal professionals, while medical staff from CHRISTUS St.
Frances Cabrini Hospital often utilize its meeting rooms.
History enthusiasts appreciate being walking distance from the Alexandria Museum of Art housed in a 1907 Romanesque Revival bank building, and the Arna Bontemps African American Museum preserving Harlem Renaissance connections.
Culinary options range from the hotel's own Rivers Edge Restaurant serving Cajun-style catfish to local institutions like Huckleberry Brewing Company's craft beer pairings.
Business travelers frequent the adjacent Alexander Fulton Mini-Park for outdoor meetings, while families head to the nearby Alexandria Zoo's 500 animals across 33 acres.
Educational institutions include the main branch of the Rapides Parish Library (0.6 miles) and Louisiana State University of Alexandria's nursing program campus.
Sports facilities feature the Rapides Coliseum hosting rodeos and the YMCA on Elliott Street with indoor basketball courts.
Accessing this hotel near alexandria zoo louisiana is convenient via Interstate 49 Exit 85 Jackson Street, with valet parking available.
From Alexandria International Airport (AEX), taxi services complete the 7-mile journey in 15 minutes.
Amtrak's Union Station sits 1.2 miles north, connected by Route 10 of the Alexandria Transit System.
Ride-sharing drivers often use the circular driveway on 4th Street for pickups, while corporate shuttles utilize the dedicated loading zone.
Budget-conscious travelers might consider the alexandria la hotel with pool downtown alternative Red River Inn on MacArthur Drive or the pet-friendly Budget Inn Express near England Airpark.
Reviews of this holiday inn alexandria rapides parish consistently praise its Mississippi River-view rooms and 24-hour fitness center, though some note limited on-site parking during peak convention seasons.
Business guests highlight the soundproof meeting rooms and complimentary downtown shuttle service, while families appreciate the seasonal poolside movie nights and kids-eat-free policy at the restaurant.
Several reviews mention the convenience of walking to the Tamp & Grind coffee shop for morning meetings.
Cultural highlights include the Kent Plantation House (3 miles east) offering antebellum architecture tours and the Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center's Broadway series.
The hotel concierge arranges guided swamp tours to Lake Kincaid for alligator spotting or fishing charters on the Red River.
Evening entertainment options range from live blues at the Diamond Grill's speakeasy-style basement to craft cocktails at the Hotel Bentley's restored 1908 bar.
For shoppers, the Alexandria Mall's 80+ stores sit 4 miles south, accessible via the hotel's scheduled shuttle service.
Corporate groups frequently book the Grand Ballroom with its built-in LED lighting system, while wedding parties favor the riverside gazebo for ceremonies.
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