Candlewood Suites Baton Rouge - College Drive by IHG

2.5 star property

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Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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5353 Bankers Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808
  • Place, Corporate Square Mall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nairn Drive Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Louisiana State University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Baton Rouge, LA (BTR-Baton Rouge Metropolitan)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking (Communications, Accessible Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking (Communications, Mobil, Accessible Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Baton Rouge

With a stay at Candlewood Suites Baton Rouge - College Drive by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Baton Rouge, within a 10-minute drive of Louisiana State University and Raising Cane's River Center. .This hotel is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Mississippi River and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Tiger Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Corporate Square Mall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Nairn Drive Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Louisiana State University - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Raising Cane's River Center - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Tiger Stadium - 10 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪IHOP - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Candlewood Suites Baton Rouge - College Drive by IHG

Candlewood Suites Baton Rouge - College Drive by IHG offers 81 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 20-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Kitchenettes offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 81 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. 20-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area. This hotel also features barbecue grills and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Candlewood Suites Baton Rouge - College Drive by IHG.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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 75 per accommodation, per week
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per week
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

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

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Candlewood Suites Baton Rouge - College Drive by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 343 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 343 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 343 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 343 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 343 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed very comfortable, staff very nice. Very quiet location away from I 10. TV could be bigger or adjustable for view angle. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jabbar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Speed of check in and the room was flawless
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hitel and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly, clean property , rooms were nice and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing experience from check in to checkout! Great customer service, clean rooms, and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Madelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very polite and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean, extremely spacious, and the hotel was peaceful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff treated everyone like they were family.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Benny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very satisfying. We enjoyed our stay and would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here everytime I’m in Louisiana and I love it
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Carlisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes it was
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ML

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in staff was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Nice front desk staff. Dove products in bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was no service for guests who say one or two nights. I could not replenish the coffee that was in the room originally
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pennie

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

One night stay

It was quiet,clean, and had good amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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4/10 Poor

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Kristy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was not friendly. Water in shower stopped working around 5p on Saturday evening. The room was not clean. Light bulb out in room. Broken shelf piece in closet, someone else’s room card left behind. Not enough coffee. Only one regular and one decaf. 3 night stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed here many times. Always excellent service. I will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

devynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it’s was nice & clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Clean stay

Nice and clean. Not any frills but perfect for my trip. Staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

Good option for LSU parents

Good option for visiting LSU. Daughter had a campus visit. Short drive to campus and very quiet. Recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carolie

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was exactly like it says it was on the website. Will patron this establishment again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024