The Southern Hotel
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About this property
The Southern Hotel is an independent, 3.5-star property located in Covington, LA. Guests consistently rate the location at 5 out of 5 stars, with the hotel positioned just a 4-minute drive from Abita Brewing Company and 15 minutes from Fontainebleau State Park.
The hotel features 42 air-conditioned rooms, each equipped with a flat-screen television, complimentary wired internet access, and cable programming. Private bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Rooms also provide safes, desks, and phones with free local calls. Guest comfort ratings for the rooms average 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Dining options include an on-site restaurant serving local cuisine breakfasts daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for an additional fee, along with room service available during limited hours and a bar/lounge. The property offers an outdoor pool, fitness center, complimentary wireless internet access in common areas, and a fireplace in the lobby. Additional amenities include concierge services, a library, meeting rooms, dry cleaning and laundry services, free self parking, and an electric car charging station. The hotel is wheelchair accessible throughout, featuring accessible parking, pathways, public restrooms, registration desk, pool area, restaurant, and lounge. A pool hoist is available on site. Service animals are welcome. The property is smoke-free and maintains a 24-hour front desk.
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM with flexible late arrival options, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The hotel has received an overall guest rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars across 488 reviews, with 85.7% of guests recommending the property.
Location & nearby attractions
Covington Trailhead - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
H.J. Smith & Sons General Store and Museum - 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
Bogue Falaya Park - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Egan Health Care-North Shore - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Abita Brewing Company - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Pinnacle Medical Network - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi
Saint Joseph Seminary College - 6.6 km / 4.1 mi
Avala Hospital - 9.2 km / 5.7 mi
Lakeview Regional Medical Center - 9.3 km / 5.8 mi
Ochsner Health Center For Children - Covington - 9.4 km / 5.9 mi
Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum - 12.5 km / 7.7 mi
Lake Pontchartrain - 13.9 km / 8.6 mi
Mandeville Trailhead - 15.1 km / 9.4 mi
Fairview-Riverside State Park - 15.4 km / 9.6 mi
Fontainebleau State Park - 17 km / 10.5 mi
The preferred airport for The Southern Hotel is Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) - 67.5 km / 41.9 mi
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Check-in & check-out
- 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
- Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
- This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Pet policy
- Pets not allowed
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
- Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 6.00 to 21.00 per person
- Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
- Late check-out fee: USD 100 (subject to availability)
Know before you go
- Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Contactless check-out is available.