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janderson

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Hotels in Baton Rouge
« on: April 04, 2005, 09:15:44 AM »
Can anyone that has been to Baton Rouge for the ABC nationals this year recommend a hotel, preferably one within 5 miles of the bowling center with reasonable (<$80/night) prices?
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rexb300

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Re: Hotels in Baton Rouge
« Reply #1 on: April 04, 2005, 05:20:25 PM »
good deal would the Microtel Inn & Suites

from $39 and $59 for a suite
its across from Don Carter lanes to practice
the ABC shot

its on I-12 and Airline HWY.
phone
225-927-9997

and go the www.bowl.com  check out the travel co
it is the next best place to check prices.

also go to www.visitbatonrouge.com
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janderson

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Re: Hotels in Baton Rouge
« Reply #2 on: April 04, 2005, 06:59:15 PM »
rexb - did you stay there?
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Re: Hotels in Baton Rouge
« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2005, 09:14:48 AM »
Regarding the Microtel site, go check out the ABC tournament website.  There is a lot of negative feedback about the Microtel Inn & Suites.
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Re: Hotels in Baton Rouge
« Reply #4 on: April 05, 2005, 12:45:53 PM »
We are booked at the Comfort Suites off of College Dr.  4mi to the River Center I believe.  Booked on the internet for $76/night + taxes.
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russdog

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Re: Hotels in Baton Rouge
« Reply #5 on: April 05, 2005, 01:59:10 PM »
I stayed at the Microtel and was not very happy - I'd never stay there again.  Here are a few reasons why:

My room was dirty
Stains on the sheets
the smoke detector was sitting on the desk with a gaping hole in the ceiling
The elevator worked 1 day while I was there (only 3 floors so not a huge deal, unless you're carrying your equipment in and out of the room)
My reservation was lost (of 4 rooms in our group, 3 were lost - all of us reserved separately,) and when I made new arrangements those were screwed up, too.  I got a call a day early telling me I was late checking out.  Argh.  They did reduce my rate for that one night by 5 bucks.
The wireless internet access doesn't work on the 3rd floor - when a friend questioned the person at the front desk, they said it hadn't worked in a few months.

and I had one of the suites.

I'd spend a few extra bucks and stay somewhere nicer if you can afford it.

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janderson

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Re: Hotels in Baton Rouge
« Reply #6 on: April 05, 2005, 02:38:50 PM »
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We are booked at the Comfort Suites off of College Dr.  4mi to the River Center I believe.  Booked on the internet for $76/night + taxes.


This was one of the hotels we were looking at.  How much was the cab ride to the bowling center (if you had one)?  Were the rooms clean?  Was the neighborhood safe?

Russdog - thanks for sharing your experiences.

TWells - I'll check that out.

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bowl868

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Re: Hotels in Baton Rouge
« Reply #7 on: April 05, 2005, 04:20:26 PM »
Not sure on Comfort Suites yet... we go in June.  I've had good luck with the chain, so I'm optimistic.  It's a mile from the LSU campus.  That's all I know about the neighborhood.
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rexb300

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Re: Hotels in Baton Rouge
« Reply #8 on: April 05, 2005, 04:31:20 PM »
I havn't went yet maybe i need to change
But only 1 night then going to the Sheraton
they were booked up on saturday 6-26-05,

If you were without car check out the Sheraton
on bowl.com for $89 right next to ABC walk
to it
later
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Re: Hotels in Baton Rouge
« Reply #9 on: April 06, 2005, 01:48:14 AM »
Chase Suite Hotels
$89 per night includes buffet breakfast, light dinner and more.

Go to  http://www.americanworldtravel.com/btr_list.html
              Baton Rouge hotels
              listed as #19

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See this page for more info, photos:
http://www.americanworldtravel.com/btr_chaseinfo.html

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Re: Hotels in Baton Rouge
« Reply #10 on: April 06, 2005, 11:24:53 AM »
We stayed at the Red Roof Inn, there is only one in Baton Rouge. It was only like $60 a night, nothing fancy but it was alright. It's about 10 min to the bowling alley.
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Re: Hotels in Baton Rouge
« Reply #11 on: April 06, 2005, 02:29:55 PM »
Any feedback on La Quinta?
Good???
Bad????
or ok

thanks for any info.


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Re: Hotels in Baton Rouge
« Reply #12 on: April 07, 2005, 06:08:13 PM »
Actually I take that back, it cost us $201 to stay 4 nights, so it was closer to $50 a night.
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Re: Hotels in Baton Rouge
« Reply #13 on: April 11, 2005, 11:28:05 AM »
We just got back Sun. Stayed at the Embassy Suites off College Dr. Very nice rooms for $125 per night. Not bad split 4 ways.  The best part was the FREE HAPPY HOUR from 5:00-7:30. Yes, that's right, FREE. Tap beer and mixed drinks, alot of Bacardi went down, our group probably drank enough to pay for the rooms. Angela, the bartender was great. Also, included a free made to order breakfast: pancakes, sausage,eggs, bacon, hash browns,danishes, etc. Would definately recommend.
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Re: Hotels in Baton Rouge
« Reply #14 on: April 11, 2005, 12:39:16 PM »
The Sheraton across the street from the River Center is great. With tax included, cost $102.50. The people were friendly, the rooms were excellent and the beds were unbelievably comfortable. Shuttle to the River Center was available. The only drawback was the bar closed early and food was not available late at night. I would highly recommend it though. One other note, the Argosy casino does not have a bar area, you can only get a drink if you are gambling. We couldn't find where late night food was available there either.
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