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Very good
4.0/5
Based on 272 guest reviews
- Free comp. breakfast
- Access to gym on-site
- Hotel has 117 rooms
- 4 floors in property
- 36 suites in property
- Check in time: 3PM
- Groups/Meetings rating of 10.0/10
- Hotel has 2 meeting rooms
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Local attractions
The newly built Evangeline Downs Hotel, an Ascend Collection® hotel, is connected to Louisiana's prestigious Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino, home of quarter horse racing, gaming, live entertainment, numerous restaurants and more. Additional attractions close to this Ascend Collection hotel in Louisiana include the Creole Heritage Folklife Center museum, Le Vieux Village historic landmark area, Opelousas Museum of Art and the Rural African American Museum. Opelousas is home to a number of annual events like the Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival, Yambilee Festival and the Holy Ghost Creole Festival.
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Verified reviews of Evangeline Downs Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently: "Fun Stay"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Great place! Had a great time!
Dawn G. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from 
05-Sep-2023 Verified review, stayed from Fri Sep 01 to Mon Sep 04 2023 at a $142.04 average nightly rate. 
"Nice Place"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Nice place to stay.
Keith G. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from
20-Jun-2023 Verified review, stayed from Fri Jun 16 to Sun Jun 18 2023 at a $137.40 average nightly rate. "Clean, comfortable, accommodating. Great"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Clean, comfortable, accommodating. Excellent Place
Keith G. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from
19-Jun-2023 Verified review, stayed from Fri Jun 16 to Sun Jun 18 2023 at a $137.40 average nightly rate. "Nice people, Nice Room."
Overall score5.0/ 5
We had a great stay at the hotel, the staff was super nice and our room was clean and spacious.
Joni L. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from
09-May-2023 Verified review, stayed from Sat May 06 to Sun May 07 2023 at a $206.35 average nightly rate. "LOVED the furniture! "
Overall score4.0/ 5
LOVED the furniture!
Euretta L. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from
18-Apr-2023 Verified review, stayed from Tue Apr 11 to Thu Apr 13 2023 at a $119.14 average nightly rate. "Horrible"
Overall score1.0/ 5
I asked all week for full service on my room. Just wanted my bed made really. Housing keeping never made my bed. Horrible experience.
Gerilyn G. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from
27-Jan-2023 Verified review, stayed from Mon Jan 23 to Fri Jan 27 2023 at a $98.00 average nightly rate. "Great Service!"
Overall score4.0/ 5
Really appreciate the friendly, and helpful reception and housekeeping staff! Thanks!
Cynthia S. (Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from
06-Dec-2022 Verified review, stayed from Fri Dec 02 to Tue Dec 06 2022 at a $153.74 average nightly rate. Property description
A Opelousas Louisiana hotel - Hotel at Evangeline Downs Racetrack and CasinoEvangeline Downs Hotel, an Ascend Collection® hotel, is connected to Louisiana's prestigious Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino, home of quarter horse racing, gaming, live entertainment, numerous restaurants and more.Additional attractions close to this Ascend Collection hotel in Louisiana include the Creole Heritage Folklife Center museum, Le Vieux Village historic landmark area, Opelousas Museum of Art and the Rural African American Museum. Opelousas is home to a number of annual events like the Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival, Yambilee Festival and the Holy Ghost Creole Festival.Hotel features include: Free deluxe continental breakfast Free wireless high-speed Internet access Free weekday newspaper Free local calls Exercise roomAfter a long day, guests of this Opelousas, LA hotel can unwind in the exercise room, or relax at the indoor heated pool and hot tub.For the corporate traveler, this Louisiana hotel provides an assortment of modern conveniences like an on-site business center, a public computer with Internet access, and access to coy and fax service. A banquet and meeting room is located on the premises and can accommodate up to 60 people for most functions. Additional event space can be rented at the adjacent Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino Event Center. All spacious and inviting guest rooms are furnished with flat-screen televisions, coffee makers, desks, hair dryers, refrigerators, microwaves, safes, irons, ironing boards, pillow-top mattresses and cable television. Select rooms offer upgraded amenities like wet bars, sofa sleepers and balconies.This is a pet-friendly hotel; fees apply. Ample free parking is provided and can accommodate most vehicles.At the Evangeline Downs Hotel, an Ascend Collection hotel, you can surround yourself with an array of amenities and personalized service. Make a reservation with us today and let us exceed your expectations.
Details / Other expenses
| Check-in: | 3PM |
| Check-out: | 11AM |
| Year of last renovation: | 2010 |
| Floors: | 4 |
| Rooms: | 117 |
| Corridors: | All rooms have interior hallways |
| Non-smoking rooms: | 103 |
| Rooms with disabled access: | 5 |
| Suites: | 36 |
| Room windows: | Windows don't open |
| Cleaning frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting rooms: | 2 View spaces |
| Meeting space: | 1550 sq. feet |
| Event space: | Holds 83 people |
| Dist. to food/bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: | On-site |
| Dist. to the nearest gym: | On-site |
| Ownership: | Venerts Hotel Management |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: Individuals- 4pmGroups- Varies | |
| Nightly parking: | 0.00 |
| Total taxes: | 17.75% |
| Total misc. fees: | £0.00 GBP (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| Additional Person Fee: | 10.00 Per Person |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Clothes drying
- Complimentary breakfast
- Complimentary newspaper
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Free local calls
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Internet - ethernet
- Free WiFi Internet
- Jacuzzi
- Laundry facilities
- Movies in room
- Microwave in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Pets allowed
- Private bathroom in room
- Quiet location
- Radio in room
- Refrigerator
- Safe in rooms
- Shower
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Telephone - Free local calls
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- Voicemail
Airport & shuttle information
25 miles to Lafayette Regional (LFT)65 miles to Baton Rouge Met Arpt, Ryan F (BTR)75 miles to Alexandria Int'l Arpt. (AEX)We're located off Interstate 49 in Opelousas, Louisiana. Take I-49 northbound to the Creswell Lane exit/Exit 18. Turn right and proceed 1/2 mile/second light to the entrance to Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino. Follow the entrance road past casino valet parking to the north parking lot. The hotel is located on the east side of the property.
Is there an airport shuttle? Sorry but no airport shuttle is available.Pet friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Yes! Pets are allowed.1 Pet, maximum of 25 lbs for nominal fee
About Ascend Hotel Collection
- Upscale property delivering the highest standards of hospitality, services, and luxury comfort
- Free wireless internet and continental breakfast
- Beautiful indoor and outdoor pools
- Flat-screen high definition TV's
- Boutique restaurants and cocktail lounges at participating locations
- Fitness center facility
The Ascend Hotel Collection highlights above are subject to change without notice.
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Meeting rooms and event rooms at Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection.
Feel free to use the Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Opelousas event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting room name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sq ft) | Event 5'/6  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theatre | Reception | Regist. desk  |
| Parish Room | 40 x 20 x 8 | 800 | 50/-- | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | --/-- | -- | 60 | 50 |
Close this Parish RoomFor the corporate traveler, this Louisiana hotel provides an assortment of modern conveniences like an on-site business center, a public computer with Internet access, and access to coy and fax service. A banquet and meeting room is located on the premises and can accommodate up to 60 people for most functions. Room type: General Meeting Room Total size: 800 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 40 x 20 x 8 Ft Floor level: Ground level Is there natural light? Yes Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? No Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available
Half-day space rental fee: $200.00 USD Full-day space rental fee: $375.00 USD Evening space rental fee: $250.00 USD 24hr reservation rental fee for the space: $25.00 USD  | ||||||||||||
| The Parish room | 30 x 25 x 0 | 750 | 62/62 | 62 | 52 | 19 | 21 | 19 | --/-- | 79 | 83 | -- |
Close this The Parish roomRoom type: General Meeting Room Total size: 750 Sq. Miles Dimensions: 30 x 25 x 0 M Floor level: Is there natural light? No Are there obstructions? No Are there built in screens? No Is there a built in stage? No Is there built in A/V? No Amenities available | ||||||||||||
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FAQs about Evangeline Downs Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection
What time is check in?
Check in time is 3PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 11AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Evangeline Downs Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection have?
There are 117 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Is there any meeting space at Evangeline Downs Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection?
Yes, they have 2 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
Is there a gym at Evangeline Downs Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
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