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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Lake Charles

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Lake Charles

Visiting Lake Charles, Louisiana for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Lake Charles, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Lake Charles based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Lake Charles for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Lake Charles before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Lake Charles for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Lake Charles for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles

4-star Resort with prices starting at $114 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Lake Charles
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Heated pool
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Located at 777 Avenue l'Auberge, L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles has great rooms from $114 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 3.1 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a fitness center, a bar, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub at this relaxing hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
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  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
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Residence Inn by Marriott Lake Charles

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $196 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A great place to stay is Residence Inn by Marriott Lake Charles which has nice rooms starting at $196. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1591 West Prien Lake Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers golf, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and laundry facilities which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.6 miles from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Golden Nugget Lake Charles

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $193 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Lake Charles
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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We found Golden Nugget Lake Charles to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $193. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a water park, and a restaurant, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 2550 Golden Nugget Boulevard. You'll also find a fitness center, a bar, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and a spa which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 3.5 miles from the center of town. Having a water park here is a terrific addition, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lake Charles

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $122 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool
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With terrific rooms from $122, SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lake Charles, at 1551 West Prien Lake Road provides room service, a fitness center, a bar, child care, and laundry services. Its terrific guest rating is 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers golf, a free breakfast, a hot tub, a spa, and an indoor pool. It's located just 2.6 miles from the city center, too. After a busy day, the heated pool is a nice place to unwind. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Lake Charles

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $175 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Lake Charles
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Lake Charles has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a casino, a restaurant, a fitness center, and rooms with kitchens. The great rooms here start at $175 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1200 West Prien Lake Road. Furthermore, it also offers laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and laundry facilities, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 2.3 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Hampton Inn Lake Charles

Inn with prices starting at $169 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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The great guest rating of Hampton Inn Lake Charles is 8.90 out of 10. This place has a restaurant, a fitness center, laundry services, golf, and pet-friendly rooms. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $169, and it's located at 3175 Holly Hill Road. We also love the an indoor pool, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a heated pool which are great for visitors. And since it's just 2.4 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The indoor pool here is terrific, and makes for a great place to relax and have fun no matter what the weather is like.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Staybridge Suites Lake Charles By IHG

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $181 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
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A cool place is Staybridge Suites Lake Charles By IHG because it has great rooms that start at $181. It has an outdoor pool, a fitness center, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 1100 West Prien Lake Road. Only 2.3 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love golf, pet-friendly rooms, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk at this convenient hotel. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Charles South Casino Area By IHG

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $150 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Lake Charles
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Charles South Casino Area By IHG offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, and air-conditioning which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $150 (before taxes). It's located at 1150 West Prien Lake Road and has earned a guest rating of 8.50/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a 24-hour desk, a microwave, and a refrigerator which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.3 miles from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Lake Charles, Sulphur, and Beaumont.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Lake Charles, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Lake Charles, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Lake Charles, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Lake Charles, Best Hotels for One Week in Lake Charles, or Best Hotels for One Night in Lake Charles.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Lake Charles?

Lake Charles Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$163

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Lake Charles, Louisiana. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Lake Charles, Louisiana based on data from 8 hotels is an affordable $163. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Lake Charles.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $154
  • 3-star hotels: $169
  • 2-star hotels: $160


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