Top Hotel Room: L’Auberge du Lac Casino Resort

Written by Susan Lanier-Graham

January 22, 2011

Hotels and Resorts | Destinations | Louisiana | North America | Travel | United States

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L’Auberge du Lac Casino Resort is a 26-story hotel in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and it was my headquarters for Mardi Gras.

L’Augerge Deluxe Guestroom. Photo courtesy L’Auberge Du Lac Casino Resort

The hotel has a wonderfully contemporary yet rustic decor with massive fireplaces in the main lobby. There were dark woods with wrought-iron fixtures, but there wasn’t that feeling of a dark lodge. Instead, it was comfortable, a bit like an upscale ranch house. I loved that I could come and go in the hotel without ever having to go through the casino. It was convenient on the main level if I wanted to stop in and visit a slot machine, but I didn’t have to listen to ringing machines when I walked through the hotel lobby or shops.

My room was also comfortable. There was luxurious white bedding, soothing colors, artwork in vibrant colors, and a river view. I fell in love with an awesome cow-print chair in the room. Not only was it fun, but it was a great place to sit and sort out all the fabulous beads I collected each day!

Jack Daniel’s Bar & Grill. Photo courtesy L’Auberge Du Lac Casino Resort

L’Auberge du Lac has so much to offer, most of which I didn’t have a chance to enjoy because I found myself so busy with Mardi Gras in Lake Charles. However, I did take time for coffee at the coffee bar in the lobby, gelato at Desserts, a few drinks at Jack Daniel’s Bar & Grill, a bowl of Vietnamese noodle soup from the Asian-fusion restaurant Asia. Oh, yes, I did pick up a couple of very tacky but cute Mardi Gras-themed shot glasses from L’Sundries. Of course, I did take a couple of minutes to toss a few quarters into a slot machine in the casino, but my $5 didn’t go very far and I found my way back to Jack Daniel’s instead.

L’Augerge du Lac Casino Resort. Photo courtesy L’Auberge Du Lac Casino Resort

Although L’Auberge du Lac is a great hotel at any time of the year, it’s perfect during the Mardi Gras festivities. You’ll have an awesome room to return to, with a nice soft pillow for your head, after a day of partying with the great folks in Lake Charles.

Written by Susan Lanier-Graham

Founder and publisher Susan Lanier-Graham is an award-winning travel writer and author of more than 75 books. For more than three decades, she has explored the world in search of unforgettable “wow moments,” from the jungles of Thailand and the temples of Egypt to wine regions, coastlines, and hidden gems closer to home. Her work blends immersive storytelling with practical insight, helping readers experience destinations more deeply. Based in Spearfish, South Dakota, Susan covers travel, food, and wine with a focus on meaningful experiences. She is a member of the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) and the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), and is a Certified California Wine Appellation Specialist (CWAS).