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The Southern Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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A spacious indoor area with large windows, a ceiling fan, and a grand piano.
A garden pathway leading to a building with a red door, surrounded by lush greenery and a metal archway with a lantern.
A spacious room with large arched windows, a beige sofa, wicker chairs, and a potted plant.
A breakfast setting with eggs, bacon, a croissant, and a strawberry on a white plate.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central seating area with a sofa and armchairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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428 E. Boston St, Covington, LA, 70433
  • Place, Covington Trailhead
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, H.J. Smith & Sons General Store and Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bogue Falaya Park
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

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A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a bedside lamp, and a window with shutters.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(47 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 370 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Covington

Located in Covington, The Southern Hotel is a 4-minute drive from Abita Brewing Company and 15 minutes from Fontainebleau State Park. .This hotel is 15.3 mi (24.7 km) from Tammany Trace.

What's nearby

  • Covington Trailhead - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • H.J. Smith & Sons General Store and Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bogue Falaya Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Abita Brewing Company - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Fontainebleau State Park - 21 min drive - 11.3 miles

Getting around

  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The Southern Hotel

The Southern Hotel offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Covington hotel provides complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 42 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Local cuisine breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Southern Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 21 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 100

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with 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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 6.00 to 21.00 per person
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 100 (subject to availability)

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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

Property is also known as

Southern Hotel Covington
Southern Hotel
Southern Covington
The Southern Hotel Hotel
The Southern Hotel Covington
The Southern Hotel Hotel Covington

The Southern Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 531 out of 629 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 629 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 629 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 629 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 629 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Entire stay was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mallory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property and stunning views!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in historic covington downtown. Walking distance to lots of shops and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is charming with lots of pretty places to sit and relax.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Burt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Southern Hotel is a marvelous place to spend your time while traveling. It is a beautiful property which is well maintained and a staff that is friendly and efficient. Rooms are comfortable and nicely appointed. The restaurant and bar are very worth a visit with good atmosphere and very friendly staff. I recommend the Southern Hotel very highly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely historic property with new amenities. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome Hotel, staff was great , clean room and awesome area
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was spotless… Room was fantastic and the staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was wonderful--staff, accommodations, and interactions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always love staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent! Great place and will be back again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean rooms. Excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great charming hotel with lots of character. Awesome bar downstairs in the lobby as well. We sat and enjoyed $5 old fashions for hours
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kayla-Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Great staff and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Well kept room. Restaurant and lounge were very enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

colette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice cozy boutique hotel with bar and restaurant. Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved this hotel!!! Will def be back when I can stay longer. Beautiful, clean and the bed was so comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The overall hotel was really nice and boutique like.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, great bar, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelson

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very courteous and the roof was very clean. I'd certainly recommend The Southern and stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very courteous and accommodating staff, front desk, housekeeping, and restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restuarant was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025