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The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU

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Fitness facility
Lobby
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
$203
$168 nightly
$203 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 11 - May 12

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3848 West Lakeshore Drive, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808
  • Place, Louisiana State University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pete Maravich Assembly Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Tiger Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Baton Rouge, LA (BTR-Baton Rouge Metropolitan)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(147 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Luxury Suite, 2 Double Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Baton Rouge

With a stay at The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU in Baton Rouge (Highlands - Perkins), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Louisiana State University and 6 minutes from Mississippi River. .This hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Tiger Stadium and 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Raising Cane's River Center.

What's nearby

  • Louisiana State University - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Varsity Theatre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Pete Maravich Assembly Center - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • LSU Ticket Office - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Tiger Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪CC's Coffee House - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Troy H. Middleton Library - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Chimes - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU

The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU offers 128 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Baton Rouge hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and 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 128 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 8 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • On a lake

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 19.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15.00 for adults and USD 12.00 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per stay

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

Cook Hotel Baton Rouge
Cook Hotel
Cook Baton Rouge
The Cook Hotel Conference Center
The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU Hotel
The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU Baton Rouge
The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU Hotel Baton Rouge

The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 774 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tenny

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clean. Great location and a quiet area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An outstanding stay from start to finish. The hotel is impeccably clean, and the staff are genuinely friendly, attentive, and welcoming- you immediately feel well taken care of. The luxury suite is exceptionally well designed, with a full kitchen and spacious living room that make it perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or simply enjoying time together. It truly feels like a home-away-from-home, but elevated. Breakfast was a highlight- fresh, delicious, and comforting, with standout cheesy grits that were absolutely spot on. One of the best perks is the location: you can step right outside and be on the lake, making morning runs or peaceful walks incredibly easy and scenic. Between the thoughtful amenities, comfortable living space, and unbeatable lake access, this hotel delivers both luxury and livability. Highly recommend for anyone who wants comfort, convenience, and a place that’s actually enjoyable to hang out in- not just sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness and excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice Hotel & Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

FERNANDO

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay if you have business at LSU. Breakfast was reasonably good though didn't vary day to day. Various LSU sports artifacts on display.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Merry

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

AURORA

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roderick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service the front desk was spectacular!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daryn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rana

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ellen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pool was too dirty to use. Beds were small and uncomfortable. Front desk couldn’t find us any extra pillows or blankets or sheets for the pullout couch.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanisha

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ebony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Clean, great staff, great price!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sommay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
yes
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

I would like to extend my gratitude to The Cook Hotel and Conference Center for the restaurant staff. I went to get an early breakfast thinking complimentary. Please understand you will be met with a wholesome breakfast layout. Impressed with the flavor, hot and organized with pristine cleanliness.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Darrell

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Quick to respond to calls for things not working
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025