City: Shreveport, LA

Category: Accommodations

Telephone: (318) 698-0900

Address: 104 Market St.

Description: This nonsmoking hotel, connected to the Shreveport Convention Center, opened in June 2008 with 313 rooms and a sense of modern elegance that continues to attract guests. The spacious lobby has several sitting areas, as well as the large On the Rocks bar, often filled with locals who show up for happy hour specials and will be more than willing to give you their advice on the best restaurants in town. But do not be surprised if they direct you just a few steps away to the River Rock Grill, located in the hotel. Once you are ready, take one of the elevators to your floor and experience a taste of paradise. All rooms feature the Serenity Bed package, complete with a pillow top mattress (either two queens or one king per room) and throw pillows. Other amenities include a 32-inch flat-screen HDTV with cable, HBO, and on-demand movies; work desk; coffeemakers; iron and ironing board; phone with dataport connections; and bathing products from Crabtree and Evelyn®. Wake up to your own music by synching your MP3 player with the alarm clock. Need more space? Check out the Junior and Executive suites. The Junior suite offers one bedroom and 1½ bathrooms, while the Executive is a one-bedroom, two-bathroom accommodation. Free wireless Internet runs throughout the hotel, including the lobby and bar. When booking your room, be sure to ask about the numerous specials the hotel has created to provide its guests with a unique set of experiences that cater to their desires. A business center and the Coffee Talk Café are also found on the premises. Need to relax? The fitness center and pool are two possible solutions, although you might just lose yourself in the comfort of your bed. And if your pet weights 75 pounds or less, bring him along for only a $75 nonrefundable fee. Laundry and dry cleaning services are also available; check with the front desk for details. And the attached convention center offers 350,000 square feet of flexible meeting and exhibit space. The center features a 95,000-square-foot column-free exhibit hall, 18,000 square feet of ballroom space, and 10 additional breakout rooms. Book your convention center and headquarters hotel at the same time. So if your visit is either for business or pleasure, the Hilton Shreveport is waiting for you.