Lodging

Several local hotels are offering a discounted rate for festival authors, exhibitors, and attendees alike. They are listed according to their distance from the festival site.

Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center - 0.5 miles

Baton Rouge Marriott - 4.8 miles

Chase Suite Hotel Baton Rouge - 5 miles

Drury Inn & Suites - 7 miles

For other hotel and motel options in the Baton Rouge area, search here.

Hilton Capitol Center

The Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
A Historical Hotel of America

Within walking distance of the festival and located on the site of the old Capitol House and Heidelberg Hotel, this newly renovated facility offers 290 elegantly appointed guest rooms, one upscale restaurant, a 3rd floor pool deck overlooking the Mississippi, 20,000 square feet of meeting space with two river view ballrooms, a day spa and valet parking.

Reservation Instructions
Rate: $129 + tax per night
Cut Off Date: Wenesday, September 16, 2009
Visit The Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center online or call 800-445-8667, or locally at 225-344-5866.

Hilton Capitol Center

Baton Rouge Marriott

Conveniently located at I-10 and College Drive near the I-10/I-12 split. Easily accessed by car, and only a nine minute drive down I-10 from the festival site. Shopping, dining, and nightlife are all within walking distance.

Reservation Instructions
Rate: $99 + tax per night
Cut Off Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Visit the Marriott Baton Rouge online or call 800-228-9290, or locally at 225-924-5000.

Hilton Capitol Center

Chase Suite Hotel Baton Rouge

Conveniently located in the heart of Baton Rouge. Chase Suite Hotel Baton Rouge, LA is the perfect destination for business or leisure travel just miles from Downtown Baton Rouge LSU home of the Mighty Tigers, Baton Rouge Metro Airport, U.S.S Kidd, Mall of Louisiana Downtown Centroplex, Alligator Bayou, State Capitol, Casinos, Recreation facilities, Southern University home of the great Jaguars, New Orleans French Quarter and many different Plantation Homes. Only a nine minute drive down I-10 from the festival site.

Reservation Instructions
Rates: $104 + tax per night for the King or Queen Suite
            $159 + tax per night for the Penthouse Suite
Cut Off Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Visit the Chase Suite Hotel Baton Rouge online or call 888-433-9669, or locally at 225-927-5630.

Hilton Capitol Center

Drury Inn & Suites - Baton Rouge

Located just off I-10 on Essen Park, Drury Inn & Suites - Baton Rouge is just an eleven minute drive down I-10 from the festival site.

Reservation Instructions
Rates: $104 + tax per night for a King Bed Deluxe Room
            $109 + tax per night for a Two Queen Beds Deluxe Room
Cut Off Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Visit Drury Inn & Suites - Baton Rouge online or call 800-378-7946, or locally at 225-766-2022.