The elegant & luxurious Marriott Baton Rouge is ideally located in the business district, just 15 minutes from the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport.
This 3-star property features 300 beautifully appointed guest rooms in addition to a range of other amenities.
The luxurious Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center is the perfect blend of history & elegance. Minutes away from the Louisiana State Capitol & downtown, this magnificent 4-star hotel features a full-service health spa & beauty services. In addition, each of the 290 elegantly appointed guestrooms have been designed for total comfort & convenience with warmth of Southern hospitality.
The Louisiana State Capitol Building is one of the most significant landmarks of the city of Baton Rouge in Louisiana. This 34 story structure is the tallest capitol building in Unites States & houses the Governor’s office, Louisiana State Legislature & the executive branch.
Spread on a 27-acre tract in Downtown Baton Rouge close to the Mississippi River, the Louisiana State Capitol is a National Historic Landmark. In fact, the building with its unique sculptures is the
best place to get a peak into the history of Louisiana & United States. The series of steps leading to the main entrance of the building is something you can’t miss to notice. Each step carries the name of one US state in their order of admittance to the Union. The states of Hawaii & Alaska are listed together on the 49th step.
One of the most distinguished & recognized examples of Gothic architecture, the Louisiana State Capitol houses numerous state-of-the-art exhibits. Included here are sculptures by Adolph Alexander Weinman, Lorado Taft, Ulric Ellerhusen & many others. Also featured are murals by Jules Guerin. Interestingly, the Capitol also served as the location for the famous film All The King’s Men.
Being located in the downtown area of Baton Rouge, there are many other places of interest located near the Louisiana State Capitol building. The best way to enjoy a tour of all these attractions is to book a stay in one of hotels like Radisson Baton Rouge or Comfort Suites University located close by.