there's an indoor heated pool, a hot tub and a fitness center with personal trainers (fee). plush, traditionally decorated suites feature flat-screen tvs, wet bars, microwaves and minifridges, as well as ipod docks, whirlpool tubs and free wi-fi. this upscale all-suite hotel is a 3-minute walk from the shreveport opera and a 4-minute walk from spring street historical museum. some suites add separate dining rooms, wood beam ceilings and spiral staircases. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. a salon and a spa offer treatments for a surcharge. amenities also include a bar and parking (fee). cooked breakfast is served for a surcharge in a formal restaurant Shreveport Regional Airport 16 min
Marlene Yu Museum (7 min) Local museum in an airy, contemporary setting showcasing Marlene Yu's vibrant large-format art. Shreveport Water Works Museum (4 min) 1887 water-plant museum featuring antique filters, pumps, steam equipment & other original machines. Spring Street Historical Museum (4 min) Museum in an 1860s bank building tracing Shreveport's history with diverse exhibits & artifacts. Shreveport Aquarium (8 min) Jellyfish can be touched & sting rays hand fed at this small aquarium with a waterfront restaurant. Southern University Museum-Art (5 min) Museum of history & culture showcasing an extensive collection of African-American art & artifacts. Sam's Town Hotel & Casino, Shreveport (6 min) Modern rooms & suites in a posh hotel with a casino & 4 restaurants, plus a spa & an outdoor pool. Shreveport Railroad Museum (4 min) The Logan Mansion (10 min) Built in 1897, this ornate Victorian mansion now hosts tours & murder-mystery parties. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium (10 min) Historic circa-1920s venue hosting concerts, theatrical performances, comedy acts & family shows. Harrah's Louisiana Downs (13 min) Complex with a thoroughbred racetrack, restaurants & 1,300 slot machines on a casino floor. Meadows Museum Of Art (7 min) Simple museum with around 1600 paintings, including art by Frenchman Jean Despujols, plus a shop. R.W. Norton Art Gallery (10 min) Collection of iconic American & European art & rare books in a museum surrounded by lush gardens. Red River District (5 min) Uptempo entertainment district on the banks of the Red River with restaurants, bars & galleries. Sci-Port Discovery Center (11 min) 92,000-sq.-ft. complex with interactive science exhibits, a planetarium & an IMAX dome theater. Louisiana State Exhibit Museum (7 min) Art deco museum with paintings, frescoes & dioramas, plus a gallery with Native American artifacts. |