Name: The Cook Hotel & Conference Center
Address: 3848 West Lakeshore Drive, Baton Rouge, 70808, US

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jul 2026

Jane

We have stayed at the Cook for camp five summers now. This is the first time I saw service levels lowered. The staff are great but this year we didn’t have room cleaning, towel service or trash removed for the four nights we stayed. Also, I have noticed the breakfast menu hasn’t changed in five years and can get a little boring. I understand this is the only hotel in Baton Rouge that is run by the alumni so I hope they receive this feedback that their hotel is no longer price competitive for the services they offer and I hope they can take a look at that. The staff is wonderful, and this is not a criticism of them. It is more the direction that they receive to run the place.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Angie

We had a wonderful stay! The staff were all very friendly and helpful!

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Elaine

Beautiful hotel with lively staff, right on the LSU campus. Highly recommend

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jul 2026

Carson

Rooms are hot

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Cecilia

Our stay at The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU was an absolute highlight of our trip to Baton Rouge. If you are visiting the area—especially if you have a former Tiger in your group—this boutique hotel is an absolute dream. The property is decorated perfectly, steeped in rich purple and gold tradition with incredible memorabilia and artwork filling the spaces. It provided the ultimate backdrop for reminiscing about old college days and enjoying the unbeatable campus energy.
The rooms here are easily a 10 out of 10. \"Amazing\" doesn't even fully do them justice; they are immaculate, incredibly spacious, and beautifully styled with a high-end feel that makes you look forward to coming back and relaxing after a busy day. Everything felt fresh, meticulously clean, and designed for comfort.
When you are ready to unwind, the outdoor pool area is excellent. While the pool itself is on the smaller side, the surrounding courtyard area is gorgeous. Dotted with lush palms and classic Louisiana charm, it is a truly beautiful, quiet space to sit back and soak up the sunshine.
One important tip for future travelers concerns the dining: the breakfast here is absolutely wonderful and so incredibly good. It is a top-tier spread with friendly service to match. However, you need to keep an eye on how you book. If you utilize a third-party booking site rather than reserving directly with the hotel, breakfast is not included and is billed separately, however worth it.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Victoria

It was great!

4/10

Poor

01 Jul 2026

eddie

There was blood on the bed sheets ,the tub was dirty, poor tv quality ,unprofessional staff and the food was overpriced.

Family

2/10

Poor

30 Jun 2026

Cynthia

I checked in and had an accident before I checked in and with blood all over my face the girls at the desk was more worried about laughing then actually helping me. Pretty awful. They don’t disclose the fact that they charge you $20 for WiFi rec and parking. Crazy cause we never got told the WiFi password despite asking and didn’t park (we used a taxi the whole time).just fair warning if you decided to stay there . Additionally, we asked for more towels and the old ones got taken, but we never got more towels to our room. How are we supposed to shower with no towels?

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Steven

The place was absolutely spotless everywhere he looked and the staff was excellent accommodating and helpful

Family

4/10

Poor

26 Jun 2026

Randy D

We only had hot water for 1 of the 4 days we were there.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Mary

This was the perfect location for freshman orientation. The hotel was clean and well maintained with a friendly staff. We will definitely be staying here again.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Eric

Great place

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Cornel

Good staff, clean room, good breakfast...

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Jonathan

Great stay. Very comfortable bed. Love the decor. Would definitely recommend

Partner

4/10

Poor

13 Jun 2026

Rachel

I stayed here in the past and had a great experience. My experience last night was poor. The room I reserved over a month ago was given to someone else. My husband and I had to sleep in a double. Beds were too small so we had to sleep separately. The bathroom was too small for two people. Hopefully next time the experience will be better.

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jun 2026

Lawrence

Smallest rooms I’ve seen in a hotel in the USA. It’s as if they’re using the Turkish hotel model in there.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Karen

Great place to stay. On campus and always a wonderful staff.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Walter

excellent. quiet and very clean. great hotel

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2026

Mandy

Love this hotel. Staff is always friendly and the breakfast was delicious.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Carol

We had a suite, and all areas were impeccably clean. We didn’t get to use the pool, but it looked inviting. This was a staycation for us and we totally enjoyed our stay!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2026

Susan

Very nice, on campus, easy to get around and certainly great for Tiger fans!!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2026

Ibrahima

Clean beautiful hotel

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

Ramon Louis

Love The Cook Hotel @ LSU. A Must Stay!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2026

Thomas

A wonderful place to stay. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was a fair size and well furnished. Everything was clean and in good condition. Very safe location with lots of walking trails in the area. In fact, it seemed like there were dozens of people out walking at every hour of the day, mostly students. We would not hesitate to stay here again.

Partner

4/10

Poor

14 May 2026

Joseph

Had a problem with the staff after being checked in almost two hours after the check in time. I was sent to the wrong room and was forced to move to another room. When I went to the front desk to request the phone number to register a complaint with the senior leadership, the person at the front desk refused to provide the number and insisted that she had no responsibility for the mixup and it was my fault that I did not hear her as I entered the elevator. No one was sent to the inform me of the mixup until we were in the room and had started unpacking. That attitude persisted from her during our entire stay. Great location, very historical, the staff needs an attitude adjustment. I worked as a District Manager in a retail grocery chain with over 3,000 associates working in my area. I always told the Team that “We are in the Customer Service Business, we just happen to sell food. The clerk behind your desk did not deliver that service.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Ashlee

We love the Cook Hotel!! It is a true LSU experience!! The location on campus makes it so convenient too!! Favorite Baton Rouge hotel, by far!!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

James

Best hotel value at LSU.

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Nancy

The staff was the only problem I had. I found them to be unfriendly. Didn’t really get to use the amenities.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

06 May 2026

Steven

The hotel itself was nice, but having to pay separately for breakfast and it not being complimentary was definitely disappointing. On top of that, they were having plumbing issues and the horrible smells throughout parts of the stay honestly made it hard to fully enjoy the experience.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Bobby

The Cook Hotel is a hidden gem located right on LSU’s campus. The rooms are well appointed, the breakfast is great, and the gift shop is another bonus! I have stayed here 3 times in the last 8 months and since my son will be a freshman in the Fall, I wouldn’t want to stay anywhere else!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Fredrick

Good, nice looking hotel, good lunch service

8/10

Excellent

23 Apr 2026

Fredrick

This is a good place to stay. Very nice, looking hotel, very good lunches,
I noticed that the hotels website rates are substantially less than going through a booking company,?

Self

2/10

Poor

23 Apr 2026

Dayna

O

Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Allison Amanda

Location is perfect for LSU families wanting to be near campus. Issue with overbooking our room type but they comped an upgrade so it worked out ok. Will stay there in the future.
Thank you!!

Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2026

Wendy

Our son goes to LSU so we frequent Baton Rouge and stay in hotels every time we visit. I have never stayed at the Cook due to pricing and availability during game days. But, this time we visited BR for a baseball game and the hotel price was within our budget so I booked it expecting perfection after reading reviews on LSU Facebook pages. It was not perfection, it was good but definitely not perfection. But, I should have known that since it is in Louisiana (I grew up in Louisiana). There was hair in our shower, the shower handle didn't work properly (we had to finagle it to get it to turn off), there were Mardi Gras beads and water bottle caps under the edge of the bed, there are not enough plugs near the bed to charge your phone and there aren't any hooks in the secondary sink area. On Saturday night, they didn't have any washcloths to give us. The poor guy who brought us towels had to go \"hunt them down\" and brought us what he could. The bar is a complete joke. My son has more alcohol at his house than this bar had. We were there early (around 6 pm) and the guy told us when I went to get a refill on my champagne that they didn't have any more champagne glasses so I had to hand him my used one.
Employees were nice and helpful and overall, the hotel was nice but it certainly didn't knock my socks off like I expected it to. Disappointing.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

19 Apr 2026

Donna

Front desk staff not friendly, welcoming, or informative. Room had minor wear but was nice.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Steven

We had another great stay at The Cook. It is so convenient for visiting our daughter on the LSU campus. Clean and comfortable. Friendly staff. We absolutely love the LSU store across from the main desk. It is a hidden gem for LSU fans. The gentleman who worked there was also extremely kind and helpful. We would recommend staying at The Cook if you’re ever in the area.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Melissa

Room was clean and spacious .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

Natalie

The breakfast was great. I suggest adding Starbucks coffee and creamer choices as a suggestion.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Wei

Breakfast was reasonably priced and tasty!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

jennifer

Love this place

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

Dayna

Very clean room. Plenty of towels. Nice and helpful Staff. Air conditioner worked very well. I ordered food and picked it up. The food was very good.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

08 Apr 2026

Danny

The room was not prepared when we arrived.We were charg d 25 dollars more for early check-in and needed towels,more toilet paper,and door was open .The soap in shower was almost empty.I was really disappointed .I had higher expectations.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

04 Apr 2026

Amber

It appears they don’t have all the rooms open for service because I apparently got the last king room available in the entire building and it was right next to someone else who checked in. They were less than 20 cars in the parking lot so I can’t imagine every room was actually filled. They just placed the visitors all together to make it easier to turn over the rooms. The people next to me were very loud, and I even asked to be moved, but I was only offered to pay an upgrade to a larger suite room to make that happen. Very frustrating. The walls are super thin.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2026

Jacqueline

Clean room, staff was attentive and breakfast was edible.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Lea

Great location on campus. Comfortable room options. Quiet and clean rooms.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2026

Dale

Delicious breakfast! Perfect in every way!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

Mateline

Clean room, easy check in. Staff was accommodating enough, but fairly busy due to school travel.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2026

Stephanie

Very nice hotel

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

Laura

Great facility. Room was spacious and clean.

4/10

Poor

22 Mar 2026

Scott

My first visit, bed was great rest of room dated, housekeeping only came on request day 1 and did not come at all day 2. Had to beg for new towels took over an hour to get, no pool towels, had to ask for them as well. Pool was full of leaves and small trash. Management just is not paying attention and taking the location for granted.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Clare Bellerby

Staff were very polite - but at check-in would have appreciated being told about amenities, eg breakfast, bar times , food, pool … instead nothing .. just given key to room and asked for card - i had to ask everything and was given very vague information. I’m sure its not normal protocol as most are probably return customer - but it would be nice to be offered information instead of having to ask everything …

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2026

Connie

Didn’t go to pool

Family

6/10

Pleasant

12 Mar 2026

Sharon

The desk staff were very rude when we checked in, a lady named Kay Hill, ignored us (and several other patrons) for several minutes while having a personal phone conversation.

Our hotel room had no shower curtain and the sink was damaged, but the room was clean and bright.

The hotel’s location is wonderful and well worth some minor inconveniences.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Richard

Everything was excellent

8/10

Excellent

01 Mar 2026

Louise

They started charging for breakfast and it’s not great. They limit the number of sausage and bacon a guest can get and they were out of muffins and syrup.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Mar 2026

Betty

Coming from Oklahoma the suite was spacious & beautifully decorated ❣️Disappointed the hotel wasn’t closer to the sports venue ❣️Overall a nice place to stay❣️

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Mar 2026

Claudia

Could not get anyone to clean my room . I saw the staff and let them know I was kea ing

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2026

Matthew

Good location, nice staff.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

23 Feb 2026

Dianne

Website said bar food would be available so we didn’t make dinner plans. No bar food.We had tickets to 3:00 PMAC game so asked to check in early. Front desk stated that our room was ready but there would be a $40 early checkin fee!! WHY?? Hotel room and staff were nice. I’m stuck on the early checkin fee, tho!

Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2026

Mia

The room was spacious.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2026

Tamara

Yes

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

20 Feb 2026

Jessica

Really nice room and comfortable bed. Staff was polite but seemed helpless.
However....
Breakfast was poor, not even up to what you'd find as a mid-range regular corporate hotel. AND...Booked through Expedia and thought I was paying in full. BUT At checkout, I was surprised to be charged over $100 extra by the hotel, well, just because. Apparently they charge extra for having a hotel there. Does this make sense? No. Was I informed before checkout? No. This \"boutique hotel\" was not able to provide any more complementary bottled water than the bottle at check-in (\"we don't do that\"), did not replace hand towels, makeup wipes, etc. when asked, and the front desk/little amenities store was not able to change a $20 (so I could leave tips for the cleaners) because, well, \"it is a holiday week.\" Yes, it was a holiday, but that might have been anticipated.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

17 Feb 2026

Belinda

The charging outlets by the bed did not work. There was no cold water for my entire stay, even after it was brought to the attention of the front desk. They said they were having maintenance work on it as it was throughout the entire building but after a week we still didn’t have cold water. The tv remotes didn’t work very well. The housekeeping was very loud outside the door, often slamming doors to their utility rooms up until 8pm some nights. The morning of our check out there was someone drilling into the ceiling right outside our door at 8am with no warning or apologies for the inconvenience. The room was spacious but the couch, bed and pillows were not very comfortable. Water pressure in shower was great though. Parking was easy and was often empty. The bar area was nice, quiet and staff were attentive there. Breakfast was just ok.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2026

Brian

The staff was amazing so kind and friendly and super helpful and went above and beyond to make my family's stay great. I have stayed here many times before I had a family and it was always great for me so I wanted to share my experience with my wife and kids, next time we come to tiger country we will be staying again

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Jacquise

The customer service truly exceeded my expectations. The staff was not only very professional but also genuinely kind and welcoming. I definitely look forward to returning!

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2026

Mike

Superb accommodation!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Feb 2026

Jacqueline

Clean room

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

05 Feb 2026

Kimberly

The room was clean, the staff were friendly and helpful. Especially the check-in person. I loved the towels, they were

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2026

Kelsy

The room was clean and perfect for a weekend getaway.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2026

Keisha

Excellent experience….will definitely return.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2026

William

All staff was great, especially in breakfast buffet

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2026

Cynthia

Front desk very kind and helpful
Room very clean and has everything that you need.
They have breakfast starting at 6am very convenient, and the location is great for LSU

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2026

Tenny

Very clean. Great location and a quiet area

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2026

Angela

An outstanding stay from start to finish. The hotel is impeccably clean, and the staff are genuinely friendly, attentive, and welcoming- you immediately feel well taken care of. The luxury suite is exceptionally well designed, with a full kitchen and spacious living room that make it perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or simply enjoying time together. It truly feels like a home-away-from-home, but elevated. Breakfast was a highlight- fresh, delicious, and comforting, with standout cheesy grits that were absolutely spot on. One of the best perks is the location: you can step right outside and be on the lake, making morning runs or peaceful walks incredibly easy and scenic. Between the thoughtful amenities, comfortable living space, and unbeatable lake access, this hotel delivers both luxury and livability. Highly recommend for anyone who wants comfort, convenience, and a place that’s actually enjoyable to hang out in- not just sleep.

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2026

Cecilia

Cleanliness and excellent staff

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2026

Wanda

Very Nice Hotel & Great location!

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2026

FERNANDO

Very clean. Friendly staff

8/10

Excellent

16 Jan 2026

Michael

Nice place to stay if you have business at LSU. Breakfast was reasonably good though didn't vary day to day. Various LSU sports artifacts on display.

Business

8/10

Excellent

15 Jan 2026

John

Yes

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2026

Roderick

Amazing service the front desk was spectacular!

Business_and_leisure Self

2/10

Poor

27 Dec 2025

Ellen

Pool was too dirty to use. Beds were small and uncomfortable. Front desk couldn’t find us any extra pillows or blankets or sheets for the pullout couch.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2025

Ebony

Clean, great staff, great price!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Dec 2025

Sommay

yes

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2025

Barbara

I would like to extend my gratitude to The Cook Hotel and Conference Center for the restaurant staff. I went to get an early breakfast thinking complimentary. Please understand you will be met with a wholesome breakfast layout. Impressed with the flavor, hot and organized with pristine cleanliness.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2025

Erik

Quick to respond to calls for things not working

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

05 Dec 2025

Vanessa

The room was clean but it was small. The TV had a lot of channels. And the breakfast buffet was good. It was on LSU's campus and that was a huge plus for us!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2025

heather

late check out has a charge which was a little of a bummer since I have stayed here many times. booked a suite and the closet door fell on the floor. Bar closed at 9p, whne stated was open until 12

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2025

LaShanda

My stay was very comfortable and clean. The food was good but we did have to pay for breakfast. My overall stay was pleasant for the price

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2025

Christina

Very nice

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2025

Amy

Clean and friendly

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2025

David A.

great

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2025

Timothy

Perfectly tucked away on campus.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2025

Kristen

All of the above.

Business Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2025

Rufus

Clean room, the check in process very seamless and staff is very friendly and courteous.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Nov 2025

Davis

Shower was good

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2025

Cheryl

Wonderful accommodations. Very clean and helpful staff.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2025

Rob

My son is a student at LSU and staying at the Cook is more convenient than any other hotel since it is near the heart of campus. Most campus locations are walkable, the rooms are spacious, and staff is friendly. Prices vary quite a bit depending on the time of year, but if it is comparable or slightly higher than other options, it’s worth booking for the location alone.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2025

Jennie

Hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. There are walking trails nearby.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2025

APRIL

Everyone was friendly and helpful. The rooms were super clean. The breakfast is ok but there are so many wonderful places to eat in Baton Rouge that we just had coffee and a muffin to get our day started.