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Candlewood Suites Alexandria by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Interior
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
The current price is $108
$93 nightly
$108 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29

Explore the area

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2344 N Macarthur Dr, Alexandria, LA, 71303
  • Place, Southern Forest Heritage Museum & Research Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Kent Plantation House
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Rapides Parish Coliseum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Alexandria, LA (AEX-Alexandria Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Alexandria

A stay at Candlewood Suites Alexandria by IHG places you in the heart of Alexandria, within a 5-minute drive of Southern Forest Heritage Museum & Research Center and Riverside Hospital. .This hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Rapides Parish Coliseum and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Rapides Women's and Children's Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Southern Forest Heritage Museum & Research Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kent Plantation House - 1 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Rapides Parish Coliseum - 3 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Johnny Downs Sports Complex - 5 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Alexandria Mall - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Alexandria, LA (AEX-Alexandria Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hot Shots - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Outlaw's Barbecue - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Candlewood Suites Alexandria by IHG

Candlewood Suites Alexandria by IHG offers 80 accommodations with DVD players and safes. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchenettes offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Alexandria hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 80 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. 42-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area. Additional features at this hotel include barbecue grills, discounted use of a nearby fitness facility, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Library
  • Mini golf

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room crib
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2012
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 45 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 45 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 45 mi (45 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Alexandria Suites
Candlewood Alexandria
Candlewood Suites Alexandria
Candlewood Suites Hotel Alexandria
Suites Alexandria
Candlewood Suites Alexandria Hotel

Candlewood Suites Alexandria by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 348 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 348 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 348 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 348 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 348 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brennan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay with a kitchen in the area.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Albert Gill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and bed was nicely maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miroslava

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was friendly & very attentive. Alexis & Chaquanda were very helpful & the room that i stayed in was very clean. Keep up the awesomeness. I will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The property is starting to age so there seems to be a moldy smell to the rooms. The staff was very attentive, courteous and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Dacia

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Our stay was really nice. However, the area is concerning because lots of people hang out around the outside of the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gian

Liked: Cleanliness
No Breakfast is provided.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, comfy place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The AC wasn’t working at all. Unfortunately I had to deal with it because I needed a room and no other rooms were available
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
yes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding hotel. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Comfy and clean. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Gian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel receptionist was not present when we arrived to the hotel. We had to wait approximately 20 minutes until she finally came to help us with the check in process. The TV was not working. I said that to the hotel receptionist, but they never fix it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donovan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donovan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay would return in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cecylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

verneda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and wonderful staff
Verified

8/10 Good

SCHUYLER

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Everything was okay the front desk staff was EXCELLENT!! All the ladies were very nice and welcoming. However toilet was broke and made noise ALL NIGHT!! Especially when you flushed it, and the shower water pressure wasn't very good at all. Outside of that it was a fair experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Definitely Recommend

Rooms were clean and the staff was supper accommodating. Will definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

rett

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
If you like staying in the ghetto this is your place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Cleaning staff were very thorough. Room had odd smell like dirt or old bug spray. Microwave handle was broken. Shower curtain wasn’t long enough for the tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Safe and clean

Very nice staff and facility
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Servant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Needs landscaping
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great night!

It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Surrounding areas was still I'm guessing devastated from past storms. it's a deterrent from wanting to stay in similar locations.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025