Name: The Shades Motel
Address: 8282 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, US

2/10

Poor

07 Aug 2026

Stephanie

My actual stay was ok, I really didn't have any complaints in regards to my room, or the property itself. Before leaving the room or any room, a mini cleaning( with my own supplies) is done as well as emptying all trash. Two hours after checking out I received a call from the facility accusing me of stealing their towels and pillows from the room. I was so shocked and confused, I have never ever in my life been accused of taking used items from any hotel/motel, and I do travel nursing. I always bring my own bedding, pillows and towels with me because yes i do chose to stay in places low budget places,so with that being said I don't trust their cleaning process. After being called a towel and pillow theif I offered to come back and allow him to search my vehicle and he replied no. Keep in mind they claim their property is fully surveillanced. I have never been so offended in my life, literally had the audacity to accuse me of stealing used towels and pillows!!! I would not recommend this place to anyone for lodging, I added pictures of all items in my truck,as you can see I had my own pillows.

6/10

Pleasant

26 Oct 2025

Emiliano

Good motel. Does not compare to a hotel though.

Their high rating should not be compared against a hotel’s high rating. This is a good motel for quick business but not for a family trip. Room had an extremely strong smell of smoke. The staff was friendly and attentive but this is definitely not where you’d want your family/kids to stay. Perfectly fine for business travel or quick travel stop for a night. Decently clean. Well lit at night but “crowd” did not give you the safest feeling. It is BR after all. Felt happy that they had an armed security guard there though. He was very kind.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2025

James

Tried this motel when my usual place was booked and others were expensive for LSU homecoming. Family run, they are friendly and seem to take pride in the property. Just one driveway in and out that goes by the front office, so felt secure. Arrived back from football game after midnight and was happy to see it well-lit, with a bright light above each door. Room furniture is dated but the bed and pillows were very comfortable. Very clean room. Only insect I saw was a harmless caterpillar in the bathroom. Had a fridge and microwave and good tv. After leaving my room, I saw housekeeping immediately enter and remove all my bedding, so can confirm it gets washed between guests. Overall, not fancy by any stretch, but had everything I needed at a very good price.

Self

8/10

Excellent

21 Sep 2025

Maria

It was very clean & comfortable. My only complaint was that there were no electrical plugs in the bathroom, which was very clean.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2025

Ronald

Staff was quick and efficient with check in and when I called the desk for assistance. Room was very clean and fantastic looking

Business_and_leisure

4/10

Poor

10 Nov 2024

Les

Very dates Motel. Was decently clean but needs an update

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2024

Ted

This place... you can stay there. Great name. Real cool. Very \"corey hart\". Staff was very friendly and the rooms were clean. It aint the ritz but, nice, spacious, with optional kitchenette rooms that have full stove and full size fridge.

Business_and_leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

15 Oct 2024

Dianne

Room was clean but the ac had a musty smell. Bathroom and floors were very clean. For an older hotel it was very nice. Quiet area parking was easy. Nice and quiet alsi

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2024

William Kevin

It was what I needed for the time I was here.

8/10

Excellent

22 Oct 2023

Kalise

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Business_and_leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2023

Todd

Great place

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

09 Jul 2023

Audrey

Saturday i ask the maid for some clean towels. She left the the female owner. Came back to the room and close the door no clean towels. Sunday check out was at eleven o'clock. 10:10 the female owner didn't knock open the door told me it was check out. I told her it wasn't eleven plus i was waiting on my car to come. And it was 10:16 a.m. and she took the key. Its wasn't nice at all. Plus i made my reservation it to paid when i made there Friday. They had already changed Friday on my card before i got there. Then i had two paid the second day before i got the key it was $97 and some changes but gave 100.00 and never got back the 2.80. Will never go back there again. Was going to make reservation for September while i was there but treatment no way.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2022

Lydia

You can tell they care about the property. Clean comfortable specious rms, and workers with pleasant personalities

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Sep 2022

Sydney

Genuinely a nice place to stay, especially for the price point.
Nothing major to complain about.
People leave you alone.
If you get a room with a kitchenette, they are super handy. Especially, to keep leftovers or to store groceries.
The internet is decent.
Overall a 8/10.
There was a smell but I think that is from the cleaners they use or that previous tenants have smoked and that is hard to clean/get out of the walls.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2022

Lydia M

I never have a bad experience here

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 May 2022

Henry T

It was the last motel available in the B.R city area (so many graduations at one time!) so I took it. The alternative was to set up 15 miles E or W of BR. Downside was low economic area; and noisy people in the motel Saturday night,

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

14 Mar 2022

Jak

This was the worymotel I have ever stayed in my entire life. I have never seen a motel without coat hangers and this was the case here. Never ever will stay in such a terrible place. You should have warned me. I find your system to be guilty more than the motel.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2021

Jaleshia

Love it

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

24 May 2021

Verified traveler

Dirty stained towels and the cover itch my skin very bad and the hot tub jets were dirty

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

03 May 2021

Arthur

Accommodation and Comfort

There was no iron or ironing board to press my clothes so that’s the number one no no for me... Bed was not comfortable at all and the air unit was loud out of the ordinary.

Self