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Candlewood Suites Alexandria, an IHG Hotel

2.5 star property
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Exterior
Full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed
Lobby
Gazebo

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
2344 N Macarthur Dr, Alexandria, LA, 71303
  • Southern Forest Heritage Museum & Research Center
    13 min walk
  • Kent Plantation House
    18 min walk
  • Riverside Hospital
    2 min drive
  • Alexandria, LA (AEX-Alexandria Intl.)
    9 min drive

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility)

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Alexandria

A stay at Candlewood Suites Alexandria, an IHG Hotel places you in the heart of Alexandria, within a 5-minute drive of Southern Forest Heritage Museum & Research Center and Riverside Hospital. .This hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Rapides Parish Coliseum and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Rapides Women's and Children's Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Rapides Parish Coliseum - 4 min drive
  • Rapides Regional Medical Center - 5 min drive
  • CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital - 5 min drive
  • Cabrini Hospital Alexandria - 6 min drive
  • Alexandria Mall - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Alexandria, LA (AEX-Alexandria Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Outlaw's Barbecue - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Golden Corral - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Candlewood Suites Alexandria, an IHG Hotel

Hotel in Alexandria with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Candlewood Suites Alexandria, an IHG Hotel offers 80 accommodations with DVD players and safes. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchenettes offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Alexandria hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 80 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. 42-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area. Additional features at this hotel include barbecue grills, discounted use of a nearby fitness facility, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Mini golf

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Full-sized fridge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Mini golf

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV
  • TV channels
  • DVD player
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers (weekdays)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 45 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 45 per accommodation, per 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 45 mi (45 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Alexandria Suites
Candlewood Alexandria
Candlewood Suites Alexandria
Candlewood Suites Hotel Alexandria
Suites Alexandria
Candlewood Suites Alexandria Hotel

Candlewood Suites Alexandria, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 286 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 286 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 286 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 286 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 286 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Guy

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great night!
It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

James

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Worn furniture, broken towel rack, tv didn’t work. Bed was comfortable, room was clean. AC worked fine. Quiet room. Building was being renovated. Property in front had been demolished and entry was unclear.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

blake

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Brittany

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My family and I were in town for a softball tournament. Upon initial check-in we were given our room key. We open the door to the room and there were paint cans and other materials everywhere. I called the front desk and she was ever accommodating by placing us in another room. The room was clean for the most part. However, the curtains had dark stains on them, the light fixtures in the bathroom were rusted, and there was a bug on one of the beds. Not an awful hotel, but I won’t be staying at this location again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jannet

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Stay By Far!
We were here for 3 days for church and will say that this was the cleanist hotel we have stayed at in the last 10 years coming to Alexandria! I usually bring cleaning products with us to clean our room once we check in and to my surprise when i cleaned the floors they were actually CLEAN! The staff was very friendly and professional as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unbelievable and disappointed in service
Absolutely terrible could not check in customer service was terrible, was not even able to check in saying they haven’t been paid well I paid and after a conversation with hotels.com and a them speaking with hotel I was moved to holiday inn express Terrible service on the hotels end!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing. Room was well worn but adequate. Parking lot broken in several places. No cover for unloading in the rain.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is old but is kept up with, the property in front of the hotel is just terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I arrive earlier than expected. Lashanda was helpful and provided me with key without me asking. This allowed me to go visit family and return without having to wait.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Addie

Travelled with family, Business traveller, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this room at the Candlewood Suites, IHG property, in Alexandria, LA, through Expedia. On Expedia, it said it was "pet-friendly", this is what I was searching. Upon check-in, they inform me that there is a $100 pet fee! Really, not posted on the website, "we're under IHG management now", is the explanation. We have stayed in pet-friendly hotels before, way nicer than this one, and have never paid a $100 pet fee; it's always been $25-$45. I refused to sign whatever paperwork they wanted for the pet, never read it, but does it even matter, no! Upon check out, they had to get the manager, flagged my room, still being charged the $100 fee. I asked, does it matter what size dog, mine if <10 lbs, doesn't matter what size dog. Does it matter if it sheds, mine does not shed, no, it doesn't matter. I should have taken all my dogs, the little one and the 2 big dogs that do shed., and are outside dogs. It's ridiculous how this is not explained at time of reservation. If it would not have been so late at night, I would have cancelled the room. I will NEVER book through Expedia again, or book at a IHG managed hotel. I'll go through the actual website of the hotel. As far as cleanliness, it was clean, but outdated and old. The light in the bathroom had lots of rust on it, so not sure if it's stays very humid in the rooms or if they previously had water issues. Also, the rooms still have carpet, from the pictures online, their rooms had flooring.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

JULIE

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not the best
The front desk people were very nice. However, our toilet did not flush, the room had a terrible smell and we didn't realize it was in a very unsafe area for females traveling alone. I wouldn't recommend staying here unless you were not leaving the hotel. Unfortunately no one addressed the toilet situation, but we only stayed one night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Phil

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The service is great. The building is old, despite upgrades. Our room remained so moist it curled the cover of a paperback book. We had two roaches (or water bugs). We asked housekeeping to come in and do a thorough cleaning because we still had two days left. They offered to move us upstairs but we had already stayed there several days and it was inconvenient to move.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great people
Nice clean rooms. Great staff. Nice gym. FREE WASHER AND DRYER.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Outdated
Rusty fixtures Painters tape covering holes in drywall Paint falling off ceilings Mirror was covered in industrial glue
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Alexander

Terrible 1 star
The furniture was all scratched and in disrepair holes in wall with exposed wires the place had to changevour room and still the new room was terrible. I rate this place a 1 star and I will now stick with Hiltons
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

rett

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

NORVEL

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stay.
Much older hotel than appears in picture. No breakfast. Hot water at bathroom sink didn’t work.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

rett

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
If you like staying in the ghetto this is your place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Scott

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did not stay went somewhere else
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dillon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023