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Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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2235 Creswell Ln Ext, Lot B, Opelousas, LA, 70570
  • Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • St. Landry Catholic Church
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Rural African American Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Lafayette, LA (LFT-Lafayette Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Smoking

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, Multiple Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Smoking

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Opelousas

With a stay at Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection in Opelousas, you'll be 17.7 mi (28.4 km) from Pelican Park and 23.3 mi (37.6 km) from University of Louisiana at Lafayette. .This casino hotel is 23.9 mi (38.4 km) from Cajundome and 24.4 mi (39.2 km) from Vermilionville.

What's nearby

  • Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • St. Landry Catholic Church - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Rural African American Museum - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette - 30 min drive - 41.3 km
  • Cajundome - 31 min drive - 42.0 km

Getting around

  • Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • Circle K
  • ‪Church's Texas Chicken - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection

Hotel in Opelousas with 3 restaurants and a casino
Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection offers 117 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Opelousas hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 117 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Try your luck at the casino and enjoy other recreational amenities including a nightclub and an indoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite at Spotted Horse, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Opelousas? This hotel has 800 square feet (74 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10 AM.
Spotted Horse - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
EVD Express - This café serves lunch and dinner. Open select days.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10 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

  • Free cot
  • 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 centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (800 square foot 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
  • Lift
  • 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 cot
  • 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

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday:
  • Indoor pool
  • Hot tub
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Sunday:
  • Indoor pool
  • Hot tub

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

Payment types

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

Evangeline Downs Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 336 out of 693 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 693 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 693 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 693 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 693 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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
TV did not work in first room was moved to another it was fine. When I went to get ice the machine was out of service. The racing venue was not good and casino not much better a total second rate rinky dink operation all the way around was not worth going.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ted

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible

No water to shower. Bathroom door stuck couldn’t get out . Tiles loose . Dirty everywhere. Smelled of smoke .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean,close to places to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quit in door walk to casino and food.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Julia

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Gloria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is close to casino but if you are not going to Casino. Stay somewhere else. The showers had zero pressure. The front text always had one person workibg and she/ he was frustrated most of the time. It took 15 minutes just to get another towel. There was just a lot that was below satisfactory.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marla

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very small for a Casino Hotel, especially the dining area. Not enough room for guest to get breakfast and/or sit. Have only 1 waffle maker, which was the only highlight to the offered breakfast. Extremely limited choices. Line out the door waiting. Purchased breakfast items from grocery store to avoid the poor service. Gathered dirty towels, asked housekeeper for replacements. Couldn't get any because they're in the wash. 'Put the dirty ones outside your door and it will be taken away with replacements brought to you', I was told. Never happened. After being out for 9 hours or more, towels were still outside the room's door. Had to go to the front desk to resolve. Inconvenient and unfriendly experience. Thanks but no thanks. Will not make the mistake to stay at this hotel or recommend it in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roselie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay the beds were very comfortable rooms were really clean. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Racheal

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina, Tallassee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Other than ice machines not working the staff were friendly and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Daynnis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice room!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda, Dallas

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Evangeline Downs is the best property in Opelousas, hands down. I would rather stay there every time we're there. The rooms are great, they're clean, and there's not a lot of people hanging around. Every one is going about their businesss.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kelli

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice place out of the city

We chose to stay here because everywhere around Lafayette seemed so unsafe. We liked that this hotel was out of the area and had good reviews.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

The room was clean and furnished. The stay was quiet and the staff was friendly and accmmodating I have no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025