Located near the bayou, Best Western Bayou Inn & Suites offers a warm welcome with full breakfast and an outdoor pool. Stay connected with high-speed WiFi in public areas, get moving at the 24-hour gym, or explore nearby attractions from our convenient location.
1320 N Martin Luther King Highway, Lake Charles, LA, 70601
What's nearby
North Beach Interstate 10 - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
Lake Charles Civic Center - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
McNeese State University - 11 min drive - 11.4 km
Golden Nugget - 15 min drive - 13.5 km
Lauberge Casino Lake Charles - 15 min drive - 13.2 km
Getting around
Lake Charles, LA (LCH-Lake Charles Regional) - 18 min drive
Lake Charles Station - 5 min drive
Restaurants
Steamboat Bill's - 3 min drive
Biscuit & Jamz - 11 min walk
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Lucky Wok - 3 min drive
Church's Texas Chicken - 3 min walk
About this property
Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles
At Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Golden Nugget and Lauberge Casino Lake Charles. You can go for a morning swim at the outdoor pool and visit the 24-hour fitness center for a workout. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
55 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps) in rooms*
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast
Working away
Business center
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in lobby
Facilities
24-hour fitness center
An outdoor pool
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Alarm clock
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Stay connected
Desk
WiFi (surcharge) (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 150.00 per stay
Optional extras
WiFi is available in guestrooms for USD 0.00 per stay (rates may vary)
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).
Also known as
Bayou Inn
Best Western Bayou
Best Western Bayou Inn Lake Charles
Best Western Bayou Lake Charles
Best Western Bayou Inn
Best & Suites Charles Charles
Best Western Bayou Inn Suites
Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles Hotel
Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles Lake Charles
Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles Hotel Lake Charles
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Horseshoe Lake Charles Casino (9-min drive) and Golden Nugget (13-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles and nearby?
Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles has an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
What's the area around Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles like?
Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles is located a short 6-minute walk from Northgate Shopping Center.
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Best Western Inn & Suites - Lake Charles Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
May 17, 2025
Beautiful hotel
Pamela
Pamela, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 9, 2025
Good place to stay
Juan
Juan, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 7, 2025
Enjoyed my stay
Patricia
Patricia, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 24, 2025
Nice and comfortable
Beds were comfortable and a nice place to stay. Rosie (front desk clerk) was very welcoming. She was able to extend our stay for one more night, which we did not plan. All was nice, just would like to see a little more effort put into the complimentary breakfast. Also, hotel was not far from the Golden Nugget casino. Other than that, I would stay at this place again!
Sandra
Sandra, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 26, 2025
Staff was friendly and helpful.
Jesse James
Jesse James, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 19, 2025
Good location.
Diane
Diane, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 16, 2025
Comfortable.
Christine
Christine, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 27, 2025
Best Western MLK st Lake Charles
I chose this hotel bec of good review but this is old hotel. Was hard to open door, had to change rm bec thermostat not working but eventually did. Changed rm. Aircon ok. Bathroom needs to be remodeled - shower curtain needs to be replaced. Paper towel hotel rusty. Replace bathtub faucet - very difficult to determine hot/cold. Needs Bleach spray cleaner for corners of tub. It's brown not white. All towels need to be replace. Very thin & not too white. Bed pillows very uncomfortable. Breakfast not up to par w other Best Western.
Grace
Grace, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 9, 2025
I was able to find a room at the last minute and it was easy to find.
Clifton
Clifton, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 26, 2025
Clean
Clean, affordabile and good location
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 19, 2025
Very nice staff
Janette
Janette, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 12, 2025
The rooms actually surprised me and my husband. We thiuggt it would be like a hotel deserving a score of 3.7 but much to our surptiy was VERY clean, super up to date, nice and cozy, COLD AC, and the staff was PHENOMENAL!!!! DEFINITELY WILL BE GOING BACK! GREAT BREAKFAST... andddd a big nice and CLEAN POOL!
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 3, 2025
Location and clean. Very nice aatmosphere. Friendly staff.
timothy
timothy, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 13, 2025
Place needs a good carpet cleaning and get rid of the towels that have stains
Santos and Juana
Santos and Juana, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Sep 3, 2025
Getaway
The hotel was close to the things we wanted to do. The beach was 6 minutes away, the casino was 13 minutes away not to far from the hotel. The hotel air was on you felt the cold air but it wasnt projecting around the room. The bathroom door wouldn't lock, the clock was making noise i had to unplug it. The key cards kept deactivating, breakfast time can be a lil longer it ends at 9 most hotels end at 10. You can not take a plate back to the room they charge $10.00 so everyone must go to breakfast if you dont want to be charged. The outside grass wasnt manicured. The house keepers was nice and friendly they did refreshed our towels. In the bathroom the stopper was on the side of the tub and the shower head was loose. We saw one water bug while in the room. The breakfast was okay but i didnt go back to breakfast the next day. The price of the room wasnt bad i guess the old saying u get what u pay for. If im ever in the area i would try another hotel. The bed was big n comfy the covers was light but do to the air wasnt projecting much the light covers worked out.
Chawanda
Chawanda, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 9, 2025
Love it
Verangel
Verangel, 6-night trip
2/10 Poor
May 20, 2025
Receptionist that works nights threatens to fight you if you ask for any help. Didn’t want to let me speak to a manger for 3 days. Feces on toilet paper at check in. And overflowing toilets.
Stacey
Stacey, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2025
Love it
Verangel
Verangel, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2025
Love if
Verangel
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 31, 2024
Love it
Verangel
Verangel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 30, 2024
Quiet and neat
Sheila
Sheila, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2024
Look no futher....the hotelnis very nice
The hotel is nice and clean inside. The rooms are excellent. The staff are courteous and personable. Its one of the best hotels in Lake charles.