Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection

3.0 star property
Hotel in Opelousas with 3 restaurants and a casino

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Exterior
Lobby
Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Casino

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is SAR 411
SAR 484 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr

Room options

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Showing 12 of 12 rooms

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Louisiana Orphan Train Museum - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • St. Landry Catholic Church - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Rural African American Museum - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Cajundome - 27 min drive - 38.5 km

Getting around

  • Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Church's Chicken - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mama's Fried Chicken - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection

Hotel in the city center
At Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a casino, and a nightclub. Be sure to enjoy lunch and dinner at the 3 on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a fireplace in the lobby.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, ATM/banking services, and a front-desk safe
  • 1 meeting room, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 117 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

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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

More

  • 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

More

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

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

MONETIZATION_ON

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection pet-friendly?

Yes, Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 80 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection located?

Located in the heart of Opelousas, this hotel is within 25 mi (40 km) of Pelican Park, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and Cajundome. Vermilionville and Acadian Village are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 307 out of 640 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 640 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 640 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 640 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 640 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel very clean staff friendly room was clean and fresh
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Want to stay there again for my birthday nfl draft weekend
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diendre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was easy to accuse the casino
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Larry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just was a dirty and in kept place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Giovanni

Disliked: Amenities
The worst hotel I’ve stayed in. Check in was an 1.5 hours wait. Water pressure completely dropped mid shower. And the was some sort of party across from my room last night. I will never stay at this hotel again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lucas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The historical winter storm made roads unpassable and we were not able to get to the hotel. After notifying the hotel, they refused to offer any type of refund and refused to even allow me to talk to a manager!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service was EXCEPTIONAL!! Very clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean rooms. Beds were very comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

It was a very nice place and would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel lived up to everything we hope for.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Latasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and made check in and check out process quick
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good. Elevator a little scary though
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sheridan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The pool and the hot tub were ice cold. But the staff was friendly and the room was spacious
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
dog friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Casino
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zetonnia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I always enjoy staying here!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the quiet halls. My room was close to the elevator and you did not hear any noise. The parking was easy and convenient. I wish the restaurants were open 24/7 but I have stayed here before and will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a short stay, but I would easily go back. The room was impeccable clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024