Evangeline Downs Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a checkered floor.

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by chairs and tables, and equipped with safety railings.

A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a check-in counter.

A spacious living area with a checkered floor, a fireplace, modern furniture, and a staircase.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Pool
Pet friendly
Free WiFi

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2235 Creswell Ln Ext, Lot B, Opelousas, LA, 70570

Place, Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino
‪1 min walk‬
Place, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
‪27 min drive‬
Place, Cajundome
‪28 min drive‬
Airport, Lafayette, LA (LFT-Lafayette Regional)
‪31 min drive‬

Room options

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a red chair, and a patterned carpet.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Exceptional

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

A bathroom with a yellow wall, a white toilet, a sink with a mirror above it, and a towel rack with towels.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Excellent

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free WiFi

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, a lamp, and a microwave.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

Excellent

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free WiFi

A room with a grey sofa, a red armchair, a bench, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

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

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a framed picture on the wall.

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Exceptional

Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Free WiFi

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a dresser, a microwave, and a door leading to the bathroom.

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Exceptional

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

A hotel room with a checkered floor, a bed with a red and black bedspread, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a large mirror, a television, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Wonderful

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a red armchair, a television, and patterned curtains.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Wonderful

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

A room with a beige sofa, a dark armchair, a small table with a lamp, and a patterned carpet.

Suite, Multiple Beds, Smoking

Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Free WiFi

A hotel room with two beds, each with a red blanket, a nightstand with a lamp, and a large mirror on the wall.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Exceptional

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free WiFi

A hotel room with a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden dresser with drawers, a small table with a lamp, and a chair.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Very good

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free WiFi

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden headboard, and a patterned carpet.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Smoking

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Free WiFi

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a decorative wall panel.

2 Queen Beds, Smoking

279 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
Free WiFi

2 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking

279 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

Sleeps 4
Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), alarm clocks

Pool
Pet friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi

$72 nightly

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Total with taxes and fees

About the neighborhood

Opelousas

With a stay at Evangeline Downs Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel in Opelousas, you'll be 17.7 mi (28.4 km) from Pelican Park and 23.3 mi (37.6 km) from University of Louisiana at Lafayette. .This casino hotel is 23.9 mi (38.4 km) from Cajundome and 24.4 mi (39.2 km) from Vermilionville.

What's nearby

Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
University of Louisiana at Lafayette - 27 min drive - 28.8 miles
Cajundome - 28 min drive - 29.0 miles
Acadian Village - 34 min drive - 35.3 miles
CIty Club at River Ranch - 38 min drive - 33.3 miles

Getting around

Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
‪RaceTrac - ‬5 min drive
‪Mama's Fried Chicken - ‬6 min drive
‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Evangeline Downs Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Evangeline Downs Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers 117 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Opelousas hotel provides complimentary wired and 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 an indoor pool and a fitness center.

Make yourself at home in one of the 117 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. 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.

Try your luck at the casino and enjoy other recreational amenities including a nightclub and an indoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a banquet hall.

Satisfy your appetite at Spotted Horse, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10 AM.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Opelousas? This hotel has 800 square feet (74 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10 AM.

Spotted Horse - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.

EVD Express - This café serves lunch and dinner. Open select days.

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
RV/bus/truck parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
2 bars/lounges
3 restaurants
Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

EVD Express
Spotted Horse

Things to do

Casino
Gym
Indoor pool
Nightclub

Family friendly

In-room crib
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
ATM
Laundry facilities
Safe at front desk
Vending machine

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

24-hour business center
Computer station
Conference center (800 square feet of space)
Meeting room

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
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

1 building
4 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 2010
Designated smoking areas
Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Free crib
Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Microwave
Refrigerator

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free local calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday:

Indoor pool
Hot tub

The following facilities are closed on Monday and Sunday:

Indoor pool
Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)

Pets cannot be left unattended

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

Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

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 30 per pet (varies based on length of 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

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

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

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

Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Evangeline Downs Hotel

Evangeline Downs Hotel Opelousas

Evangeline Downs Opelousas

Evangeline Hotel

Evangeline Downs Hotel an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel

Evangeline Downs Hotel an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection Opelousas

Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel Opelousas

Evangeline Downs Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Amenities

The morning staff, especially for the breakfast, were especially friendly.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Sep 29, 2025

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2 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

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About the neighborhood

Opelousas

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

About this property

Evangeline Downs Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transportation

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Renovations and closures

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

Property is also known as

Evangeline Downs Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

Reviews

Very Good