The only redeeming quality is that in a few weeks that start a major renovation. For now, though stay away. It's dirty, moldy, dusty, and there's literally nothing to do here. The location is bad because it's so far away from restaurants and night life. I had to take a cab to get food for the duration of my stay.

I must say upon entering this hotel you can tell it once was a beautiful Hotel. The lobby is very nice and there is even a lunch buffett served which was better than driving anywhere for $9 including tea. The charge for the night was 50 plus tax so I was a little scared to see room. But after my hidious experience at the ALEXANDRIA HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS FOR $149 PLUS TAX. I was pleasantly surprised by very clean beds and bathrooms. It was the Hotel staff which did it for me they were very nice everyone I encountered. THere is a cool little bar in lobby with kareoke also. I did ask the lady at desk what the deal was with the hotel that I could tell it was once a showplace. And she said they have new owners and are renovating one floor at a time. I felt safe here the neighborhood is earily quite for a downtown district. If you are looking for quiet and affordable and friendly without all the frills this is the place. I can't wait to see the renovations I hope it will shine again. Um forget the free breakfast, just coffee, juice and bread and one choice of sweetroll. But if I had to choose between the Holiday Inn Express and this one, I would choose this one by far.

I Sayed here in 07 didn,t have to good of a stay, but will give anything second try. So I went back too the hotel and have to say the hotel had change, it was clean, everthing work, even the people went out of there way to please me. The rate cant be beat for the serivce that was given, I even rebook for when I return to alexandria. I give the hotel two thumb up and thank you for everthink you done for me. And tha food that was cook great!

This hotel is undergoing some changes. It is a challenging time for them. I was met with warm greetings and an opportunity to help decorate the Christmas tree. The staff at this hotel, from the GM to the gentleman who jumped my dead car battery, is sensational. I would recommend this hotel to anyone travelling through or to Alexandria, LA. They will do anything necessary to help a weary traveller, and the food offered here....the best home cooking I have had in a long, long time.

Thanks so much.