Three Best Hotels in Shreveport

If business or pleasure brings you to the city of Shreveport, Louisiana on the banks of the Red River, you'll find a variety of lodging choices.   Because of the casionos that have been built on both sides of the river in recent years, many visitors think that staying in one of the casino hotels is best.   It's not.   I visit Shreveport several times each year to visit family and friends so I've stayed in many of the available hotels.   That's why I can provide some real insight into the best hotels and offer some suggestions about where to stay.

Downtown Shreveport - ,SpringTexas, Fannin, and Travis Streets and along the route of 71 highway - is central to many things.  If you do want to gamble while you're in town, downtown is near all the major casinos on the Shreveport side of the river.   Downtown is also home to many different businesses as well as the new Louisiana Riverwalk.   The Sci-Port Discovery Center is nearby.  So is the Ark-La-Tex Antique and Classic Vehicle Museum and the Barnwell Memorial Gardens.   If staying in the downtown area is for you, then the choice is simple: The Holiday Inn Downtown.   Located just off Spring Street at 102 Lake Street and across from the Shreveport Times newspaper office, this is a fine hotel at moderate price.   More information or reservations can be found by calling 318-221-5951

The multi-storied hotel has the ammenities you would expect in a Holiday Inn.   Rooms are large and comfortable.  There is a restaurant on site along with a lounge.   There is even a small area for video gambling.   There is also a small outdoor pool and the hotel runs a shuttle to the major casinos often.   Room service is available.   Depending on which side of the hotel your room is on, you will either have a fantastic view looking out over the Red River or a view of downtown Shreveport.   Staff is friendly and helpful.