The Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East positions you perfectly at the intersection of Southwest Louisiana’s bustling business corridors and its vibrant cultural landscape. Conveniently located right off Interstate 10, the hotel offers seamless access to the corporate hubs of the Lake Charles area while serving as a fantastic gateway to authentic Cajun recreation.
If you are here on business, you will find plenty of great ways to maximize your downtime between meetings or shifts. You can entertain clients or unwind after a long day of work at nearby championship golf courses like Mallard Golf Club. For a livelier evening, a short drive down the interstate brings you to the world-class casino resorts of Lake Charles, including the Golden Nugget and L'Auberge, which offer 24-hour gaming, upscale dining, and vibrant nightlife perfect for post-conference networking. If you want to pick up a locally crafted gift or need a unique spot for a team-building outing, the Bayou Rum Distillery is just seven miles away, offering fascinating tours and tastings that showcase Louisiana's sugarcane heritage.
The area is packed with authentic flavors and incredible outdoor experiences. You can dive right into the local culture along the Southwest Louisiana Boudin Trail, with iconic stops like Rabideaux’s Sausage Kitchen and In-Laws Cajun Specialties located right in Iowa, serving up world-class boudin and fresh cracklins.
The hotel also serves as an excellent jumping-off point for the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road, a stunning scenic drive through coastal marshlands where you can walk along the Wetland Walkway or spot wildlife along the Pintail Wildlife Drive. You can also spend a peaceful afternoon wandering among the moss-draped pines at Sam Houston Jones State Park or taking the family to the waterfront Millennium Park. Depending on when you visit, you might even catch the annual Iowa Rabbit Festival in March, which fills the area with live Zydeco music.