The Cook Hotel & Conference Center

3848 West Lakeshore Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 US near Exit 156b on I-10 (~0.9mi)
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3.0 Star Property Near Louisiana State University
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4.0/5

Based on 97 guest reviews

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  • Free wired internet
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Free breakfast
  • Smoke-free property
  • Free self parking
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05/08/2024 - 05/09/2024
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9 bookings in the last 48 hours

Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days

Rates shown are nightly rates before taxes and do not necessarily reflect all discounts available. The chart provides the cheapest public rates available by room type.

Verified Reviews of The Cook Hotel & Conference Center

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"First Class Hotel"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Hotel first class.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
03-Oct-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Sep 29 to Sun Oct 01 2023 at a $198.99 average nightly rate.
"The hotel was nice, everything worked fine, and all employees were very kind and helpful. Safe and c"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
The hotel was nice, everything worked fine, and all employees were very kind and helpful. 🤩
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
15-May-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri May 12 to Sat May 13 2023 at a $199.00 average nightly rate.
"Relaxing, Quiet & Clean"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Very quiet relaxing and clean hotel.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
13-Mar-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Mar 12 to Mon Mar 13 2023 at a $134.10 average nightly rate.
"Comfy Rooms"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Room Was very comfortable. Desk clerks were very friendly.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
14-Feb-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Feb 11 to Sun Feb 12 2023 at a $159.00 average nightly rate.
Response from Management on 16-Feb-2023:
Thank you for your kind words. Our front desk agents, mostly students, love their jobs and working with guests. We hope you will visit us again in the near future. John G.Vice President & General Manager

Property Description

WE ARE OPEN! (With the exception of the pool which is closed for repairs until further notice).Located on the Heart of LSU Campus, The Cook Hotel features 129 total rooms-Renovated in Spring 2017. Our guest rooms include individual climate control, remote control flat-screen televisions with 200+ all-digital HDTV channels including movie sports, and family programming selections, coffee maker with Community Coffee, iron, ironing boards, hair dryer, full length mirrors, and guest speakerphone, and ethernet ports. Luxury Suites include all of the above plus a second tv, full-size kitchen with all appliances and work space. Our complimentary breakfast every morning can also be up-charged with additional a la carte items upon request and charged to cc or to the room. All rooms include a refrigerator and microwave oven and our Suite Shop carries a variety of meals for guest convenience. The hotel has all internal corridors, fitness center, business center and the LSU Alumni Shelton Gift Shop. For a fee of $10/day, guests may have access to the neighboring LSU Recreation Center – a full service facility including basketball, racquetball, track, swimming pools, aerobics, weight rooms and tennis.The entire property and campus of LSU are tobacco and vaping free as of August 1, 2014 by State law.

Green Sustainability

We utilize a guest-choice policy for towel and linen replacement in efforts to conserve water and equipment.

Amenities / Features


  • Check In: 3:00 pm - 2:00 am
  • Check Out: 11:00 am
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Bus parking
  • Charge for early check out
  • Clothes drying
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Electric Car Charging Station
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Jacuzzi
  • Jogging path
  • Laundry facilities
  • Licensed bar
  • Movies in room
  • Microwave in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private garden grounds
  • Quiet location
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Safe in rooms
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shop
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • TV Channel: HBO
  • TV Channel: Showtime
  • TV Channel: Cinemax
  • TV Channel: Starz
  • TV Channel: The Movie Channel
  • TV Channel: Weather Channel
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • TV Channel: NFL Network
  • TV Channel: Fox Sports
  • TV Channel: Disney Channel
  • TV Channel: Discovery Channel
  • TV Channel: Nickelodeon
  • Terrace
  • Travellers cheques accepted
  • TV room

Airport & Shuttle Information

Baton Rouge airport only 15 minutes away. No hotel shuttle service available, but LYFT, Uber, and traditional cab services are available. A list of transportation partners is available from the hotel desk or any manager.

Local Shuttle Info: No hotel shuttle service available, but LYFT, Uber, and traditional cab services are available. A list of transportation partners is available from the hotel desk or any manager. We are on the LSU campus bus service routes.

Breakfast Information

Our Buffet breakfast from 6 am to 9:30 am daily in the Shaquille O'Neal Lodge is included during the stay for all guests in the hotel. (Outside guests may purchase breakfast at the breakfast kiosk with card or mobile payment). The buffet features a variety of breakfast foods to meet your culinary tastes including scrambled eggs, sausage/bacon rotating, biscuits, muffins, cereals, grits, oatmeal, waffles, juices, whole fruit, milk, teas and coffee.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Sorry, pets are not allowed.

Parking Info

The property features ample self-parking spaces, and can accept up to two full-size commercial coaches daily along our western fence line. We have a Tesla charging station in the north parking lot, and a bike rack for guest convenience.

Internet / WiFI

Guests are treated to complimentary hi-speed password-secured Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Our service is fiber optic based, requires the password, and has full-throughput to maximize the guest's experience.

Seasonality of Hotel Rates at The Cook Hotel & Conference Center at Lsu

Rate fluctuations of The Cook Hotel & Conference Center at Lsu

The chart above shows seasonality of prices for both group/meeting rates and the best individual traveler rates we could find at the time the group/meeting offer was placed. The most competitive group rate shown is 22.1% in January 2024 and the highest average individual rate is $214 in the month of March 2024. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at The Cook Hotel & Conference Center at Lsu in a month when rates are lower.

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"A joy to finally get a real person on the telephone that was willing to help me. You make finding a hotel that honors "groups" so much easier. She was very polite and helpful." A.S. - Norwalk, CT

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