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Evangeline Downs Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection

2235 Creswell Ln Ext, Lot B, Opelousas, LA 70570 US near Exit 18 on I-49 (~0.6mi)
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3.0 Star Property Near Louisiana Orphan Train Museum
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Very Good
4.0/5

Based on 272 guest reviews

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  • Swimming pool
  • Free wired internet
  • Free WiFi
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Free breakfast
  • Free self parking
  • Fitness facilities
  • Free valet parking
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09/25/2022 - 09/26/2022
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Verified Reviews of Evangeline Downs Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Evd"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Water is not warm enough.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
25-Dec-2021 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Dec 14 to Fri Dec 24 2021 at a $96.00 average nightly rate.
"Very good loved the rooms ??."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Excellent
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
01-Aug-2021 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jul 30 to Sun Aug 01 2021 at a $177.99 average nightly rate.
"Good quality. Room set up was very nice. Great location."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Housekeepers observed throughout facility, in and out of rooms, with no facemasks on at any point. Room was not as clean as I would expect from a hotel room, especially during a global pandemic. I cleaned the room and bathroom myself before unpacking for my week long stay. The location of the hotel was ideal, very relaxing and serene since it isn't close to the interstate or other commerce. I felt extremely safe as a lone traveler coming and going for work throughout the week. The bed and linens were very comfortable. Disappointed to find the onsite restaurants weren't open every day. This was one of the main reasons I chose this location; I didn't want to have to order out or worry about picking up or finding dinner options each day. I usually always select hotels that have meal/bar options inhouse. I should've researched the hours better prior to booking. Lastly, I was not aware that the casino was a smoking facility because I know that smoke carries. Unfortunately, even though I didn't enter the casino/restaurant area until my last night, all of my belongings have a strong smell of smoke and will have to be left out in the garage to air out for a few days.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
26-Mar-2021 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Mar 21 to Fri Mar 26 2021 at a $89.10 average nightly rate.
"Not impressed for the money spent."
Overall Score2.0/ 5
It was clean however don’t expect a hot shower for 150$ u wud think the hot water worked. Breakfast wasn’t fresh. Beds were not the greatest and it was rather loud thru the night. It was clean tho.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
20-Mar-2021 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Mar 19 to Sat Mar 20 2021 at a $110.99 average nightly rate.
"Work Related"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
staff very welcoming.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
24-Jul-2019 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Jul 23 to Wed Jul 24 2019 at a $94.00 average nightly rate.
"Understaffed as usual but, overall experience was good."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
upon check in, only one person checking in guests and answering phones.. although she was overwhelmed, she had a beautiful smile on her face and was patient. NOW, when we were checking out, that was a different story. no smile, not very friendly, I'm not sure she spoke 10 words to us.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
24-Jun-2019 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Jun 22 to Sun Jun 23 2019 at a $99.41 average nightly rate.
"Good Stay"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Enjoyed our stay very much.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
05-Feb-2019 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Feb 01 to Sun Feb 03 2019 at a $95.87 average nightly rate.

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Rated 84/100 based on reviews from all travelers.

Very good casino hotel. Close to parking areas. Fantastic service.

Location

94/100
12 reviews

Great location.

Service

85/100
53 reviews

Nice reception with friendly service and standard housekeeping.

Breakfast

75/100
18 reviews

Tasty breakfast.

Room

71/100
72 reviews

Large, reasonably clean rooms and comfortable beds. Okay bathrooms, but poor maintenance and A/C.

Comfort

63/100
39 reviews

Passably comfortable with mediocre beds and A/C. Spacious, peaceful rooms.

Cleanliness

54/100
41 reviews

Room cleanliness is acceptable. Clean hotel facilities.

Food

32/100
7 reviews

Food could be better.

Pool

6/100
11 reviews

Pool should be renewed.

Rated 76/100 based on reviews from families.

Great location. Friendly service.

Service

86/100
23 reviews

Friendly service and great reception.

Breakfast

74/100
13 reviews

Tasty breakfast.

Room

67/100
35 reviews

Average rooms with standard beds. Inadequately cleaned and maintained rooms and bathrooms.

Cleanliness

50/100
20 reviews

Moderately clean hotel facilities. Rooms could be cleaner.

Amenities

36/100
11 reviews

Hotel buildings could use some improvement.

Pool

7/100
7 reviews

Pool should be renewed.

Rated 83/100 based on reviews from couples.

Great room. Fantastic service.

Room

64/100
9 reviews

Room is all right.

Comfort

63/100
8 reviews

Comfortable.

Cleanliness

58/100
5 reviews

Quite clean.

Rated 79/100 based on reviews from all travelers.

Very good casino hotel. Close to parking areas. Fantastic service.

Location

94/100
12 reviews

Great location.

Service

85/100
53 reviews

Nice reception with friendly service and standard housekeeping.

Breakfast

75/100
18 reviews

Tasty breakfast.

Room

71/100
72 reviews

Large, reasonably clean rooms and comfortable beds. Okay bathrooms, but poor maintenance and A/C.

Comfort

63/100
39 reviews

Passably comfortable with mediocre beds and A/C. Spacious, peaceful rooms.

Cleanliness

54/100
41 reviews

Room cleanliness is acceptable. Clean hotel facilities.

Food

32/100
7 reviews

Food could be better.

Pool

6/100
11 reviews

Pool should be renewed.

Rated 74/100 based on reviews from families.

Great location. Friendly service.

Service

86/100
23 reviews

Friendly service and great reception.

Breakfast

74/100
13 reviews

Tasty breakfast.

Room

67/100
35 reviews

Average rooms with standard beds. Inadequately cleaned and maintained rooms and bathrooms.

Cleanliness

50/100
20 reviews

Moderately clean hotel facilities. Rooms could be cleaner.

Amenities

36/100
11 reviews

Hotel buildings could use some improvement.

Pool

7/100
7 reviews

Pool should be renewed.

Rated 84/100 based on reviews from couples.

Great room. Fantastic service.

Room

64/100
9 reviews

Room is all right.

Comfort

63/100
8 reviews

Comfortable.

Cleanliness

58/100
5 reviews

Quite clean.

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Property Description

A stay at Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection places you in the heart of Opelousas, within a 5-minute drive of Louisiana Orphan Train Museum and St. Landry Catholic Church. This casino hotel is 22.8 mi (36.7 km) from University of Louisiana at Lafayette and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Indian Hills Country Club.

Grab a bite to eat at Blackberrys, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 3 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. 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 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

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. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, while iPod docking stations and cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Louisiana Orphan Train Museum - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Indian Hills Country Club - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
St. Landry Catholic Church - 4.9 km / 3 mi
Rural African American Museum - 6.4 km / 4 mi
Opelousas General Health System South Campus - 6.6 km / 4.1 mi
St. Landry Extended Care Hospital - 6.7 km / 4.2 mi
Pelican Park - 27.6 km / 17.1 mi
Bentley Hospital - 28.7 km / 17.8 mi
Moore Park - 34.8 km / 21.6 mi
Children's Museum of Acadiana - 35.4 km / 22 mi
Alexandre Mouton House - 36 km / 22.4 mi
Cathedral of St John - 36 km / 22.4 mi
University of Louisiana at Lafayette - 36.7 km / 22.8 mi
Cajundome - 37.3 km / 23.2 mi
Cajun Music Hall of Fame and Museum - 37.9 km / 23.5 mi

The preferred airport for Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection is Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) - 40.5 km / 25.1 mi

Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. 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 valet parking is available onsite.

Try your luck at the casino and enjoy other recreational amenities including a nightclub and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 18
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Banquet hall
  • Nightclub
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Conference space size (meters) - 74
  • Swimming pool
  • Free wired internet
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Roll-in shower
  • Accessible bathroom
  • RV, bus, truck parking
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Free breakfast
  • Business center
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Year Built - 2010
  • Total number of rooms - 117
  • Number of floors - 4
  • Professional property host/manager
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Conference center
  • Number of restaurants - 3
  • Daily
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Laundry facilities
  • Casino
  • Elevator
  • Free self parking
  • Fitness facilities
  • Conference space
  • Free valet parking
  • Computer station
  • ATM/banking
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Conference space size (feet) - 800
  • 24-hour business center

Airport & Shuttle Information

25 miles to Lafayette Regional (LFT)65 miles to Baton Rouge Met Arpt, Ryan F (BTR)75 miles to Alexandria Int'l Arpt. (AEX)We're located off Interstate 49 in Opelousas, Louisiana. Take I-49 northbound to the Creswell Lane exit/Exit 18. Turn right and proceed 1/2 mile/second light to the entrance to Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino. Follow the entrance road past casino valet parking to the north parking lot. The hotel is located on the east side of the property.

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Pet maximum weight in lb is 25

Pet maximum weight in kg is 11

Pets allowed

1 Pet, maximum of 25 lbs for nominal fee

Misc Fees / Policies

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • 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.
  • This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
  • Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F; guestroom doors are sealed after cleaning.
  • Personal protective equipment, including masks, will be available to guests.
  • Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; masks are required in public areas.
  • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).
  • This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC).

Cleaning Policies

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are in place

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Commitment to Clean (Choice)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

About Ascend Hotel Collection

  • Upscale property delivering the highest standards of hospitality, services, and luxury comfort
  • Free wireless internet and continental breakfast
  • Beautiful indoor and outdoor pools
  • Flat-screen high definition TV's
  • Boutique restaurants and cocktail lounges at participating locations
  • Fitness center facility

The Ascend Hotel Collection highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Seasonality and Projections at Evangeline Downs Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection

Rate fluctuations of Evangeline Downs Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection

The chart above shows fluctuations of prices for both our group rates and the best individual traveler prices we could find at the time the group/meeting bid was placed. The best group/meeting rate displayed is 37.7% in the month of August 2021 and the highest average individual rate is $160 in the month of April 2023. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Evangeline Downs Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection in a month when rates are lower.

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