| overlooking the contraband bayou, this contemporary hotel is a mile from i-210, 4 miles from the mardi gras museum of imperial calcasieu and 5 miles from lake charles. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. complimentary perks include hot breakfast, tea and coffee in the lobby, and parking. sleek rooms with a modern vibe feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minifridges; some have bayou views. there's also a 24-hour convenience store, a fitness room and a game area
Lake Charles Regional Airport 16 min
Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu (11 min)
Local museum tracing Mardi Gras history with costume displays, a climb-aboard parade float & more. Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau (13 min) Drew Park (6 min)
Recreational area offering a playground, trails, picnic spots & a community center with table games. Millennium Park (8 min)
Lakeside park featuring a fenced playground & a splash park, plus restrooms, lawns & picnic areas. Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino (5 min)
Upscale lodging in a waterfront resort with 11 restaurants/bars, golfing, boutique shops & a casino. North Beach (12 min)
White-sand beach on Lake Charles, offering swimming, picnic sites & beach volleyball. Imperial Calcasieu Museum (6 min)
Museum offering locally-focused arts programming in charming surrounds with a historic oak tree. USS ORLECK Naval Museum (15 min)
Naval destroyer from 1945 featuring tours, maritime history exhibits & scale models, plus laser tag. Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point (13 min) Tuten Park (6 min)
Scenic, shaded woodland area with a playground, wildlife viewing & walking paths. The Children's Museum of Southwest Louisiana (9 min)
Interactive exhibits for children & families, with nature, art & other educational activities. L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles (5 min)
Posh casino resort offering an outdoor pool, dining options & a spa, plus a golf course & shopping. Imperial Calcasieu Museum (6 min)
Museum offering locally-focused arts programming in charming surrounds with a historic oak tree. Charpentier Historic District (13 min)
Historic 40-block area with grand homes & other buildings from the late 1800s & early 1900s. Prien Lake Park (7 min)
29-acre lakeside park offering a boat launch, picnic tables & a children's water park & play area. | 
