Evangeline Downs Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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2235 Creswell Ln Ext Lot B, Opelousas, LA 70570 United States
near Exit 18 on I-49 (~0.6mi)
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The hotel offers a bar/lounge, parking, an elevator, a gym, a pool, a restaurant, WiFi/Internet, pet-friendly rooms, laundry facilities, non-smoking rooms, breakfast, air conditioning, a 24/7 front desk, a kitchen, a business center, a spa tub, and meeting rooms.

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5.0
27-Jun-2026
"Friendly staff clean rooms and betting atmosphere"

This is the best hotel/casino in Opelousas.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jun 26 to Sat Jun 27 2026 at a $187.70 average nightly rate.
5.0
11-Jan-2026
"Wonderful place to stay and experience the whole Evangeline Downs area"

Great place to stay. .Great rooms. .Great breakfast. .Everyone is super friendly!

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Sat Jan 10 to Sun Jan 11 2026 at a $161.93 average nightly rate.
4.0
30-Aug-2025
"Had a great and wonderful time. Employees very courteous, helpful."

Had a wonderful time.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Thu Aug 28 to Fri Aug 29 2025 at a $139.99 average nightly rate.
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Check-In 3:00 PM

Check-Out 11:00 AM

Year of Last Renovation: 2010

Floors: 4

Rooms: 117

Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 103

Handicap Rooms: 5

Suites: 36

Room Windows: Windows Don't Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 2

Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site

Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: On-site

Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site

Ownership: Venerts Hotel Management

Nightly Parking: 0.00

Total Taxes: 17.75%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

Cancellation: Individuals- 4pm Groups- Varies

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.

Day 1

Breakfast Creswell Bakery - Start your day with freshly baked pastries and coffee. Located 0.5 miles from the hotel.
Lunch Steamboat Warehouse Restaurant - Indulge in seafood and steak dishes with a scenic view of Bayou Teche. Located 4 miles from the hotel.
Dinner Cafe Josephine - Enjoy delicious Cajun cuisine in a cozy atmosphere. Located 2.5 miles from the hotel.
Activity Tour of Le Vieux Village de Poste des Opelousas - Explore the historic village and learn about the city's rich history. Located 1 mile from the hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast Cafe Mosaic - Enjoy a hearty breakfast with a variety of options. Located 1.5 miles from the hotel.
Lunch The Little Big Cup - Delight in Southern-inspired dishes in a charming setting. Located 8 miles from the hotel.
Dinner Palace Cafe - Experience fine dining with a New Orleans twist. Located 3 miles from the hotel.
Activity Horseback Riding at Chicot State Park - Embark on a scenic horseback ride through the beautiful trails of the park. Located 20 miles from the hotel.

Day 3

Breakfast The French Press - Enjoy a delicious breakfast with a French twist. Located 2 miles from the hotel.
Lunch Prejean's Restaurant - Indulge in authentic Cajun dishes and live music. Located 10 miles from the hotel.
Dinner Cafe Vermilionville - Savor Cajun and Creole cuisine in a historic setting. Located 15 miles from the hotel.
Activity Bayou Teche Brewing - Take a tour of the local brewery and sample their craft beers. Located 5 miles from the hotel.

FAQs about Evangeline Downs Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM 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 11:00 AM 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, an Ascend Collection Hotel have?

There are 117 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Evangeline Downs Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

Yes, they have 2 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

Is Evangeline Downs Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel pet friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed. 1 Pet, maximum of 25 lbs for nominal fee

Is there shuttle service at Evangeline Downs Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel?

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.

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Evangeline Downs Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Evangeline Downs Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel.

Feel free to use the Evangeline Downs Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Opelousas event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Parish Room
40 x 20 x 8 • 800 sqft.
Banquet
50/--
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
50
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
50
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
50
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
50
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
50
Boardroom Meeting Space
Reception
60
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist. Desk
50
Registration Desk for Meeting
Room Details
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.
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:Ground Level
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
The Parish room
30 x 25 x 0 • 750 sqft.
Banquet
62/62
Banquet Space Layout
Crescent
62
Crescent Tables Layout
Classroom
52
Classroom Meeting Layout
Hollow Square
19
Hollow Square Table Layout
U-Shape
21
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
19
Boardroom Meeting Space
Theater
79
Theater Layout
Reception
83
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
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