Alexandria Louisiana Discount Bookings with USA Accommodation

I grew up in Alexandria as a boy and was returning for a reunion. Like many towns across America, city centers are in economic decay. Sadly, Alexandria is one of them. Also, urban crime has increased. FYI. the Bently Hotel is an iconic Edwardian Period Alexandria building built in 1908. I think that the most visitors to Alexandira are regional people coming for conferences in the connected Exhibition Center or like me are going to a reunion or a wedding.

My best experience was the customer representative at Avis/Budget Rental car at the airport! The young lady was very helpful ( both her and coworker) shared information about things in the area etc. my reservation was booked incorrectly and she was able to find my the last vehicle they had.

The room smelled of mold, there were house flys and spiders in the room and the construction sound from the floor beneath us. On bookings.com the hotel has good pictures of May be one or two refurnished rooms but majority of rooms were very old so it was a classic bait and switch trap. We ended up staying less than two hours because the smells and construction noises were unbearable. And we did not get a refund after cancellation. The staff was unapologetic and took my request unwillingly to send it to the manager promising that the manager would call me but I am still waiting for the call. We paid $210 for a two hour, uncomfortable room. I am writing because I don’t want others to suffer like us and over pay for a below par room.

I wouldn’t recommend visiting Alexandria to anyone. The cops harass you if you are from out of town because they automatically assume you are transporting drugs. The town has a horrible homeless population who struggle with addiction and/or mental illness. No resources for this population. It’s a run down ugly little racist town. I am blessed to not live there anymore.

I evacuated to Alexandria with the residents of the nursing home I work for, due to hurricane Laura in Aug 2020. I was impressed with the Hotel Bentley and Holiday Inn downtown (they fed us). Not impressed with Holiday Inn Downtown this stay.

I previously gave a review and I want to change some information.. After looking at my account, I was NOT charged the additional $250 that I was told I would be. I just reviewed my account today. I looked at it previously and the charges were $260 (which was put on my card when I arrived for 2 nights) and an additional $100 after we left. Both were pending. I figured the following: $98 per night, an additional %15 per the website. I wasn't sure if they would refund the 2nd night or not. I figured if they did, I was charged the $98 for one night plus tax which equaled $114.80 plus $250 like I was told which would have been $364.80 total. So I waited to see the final charge. s stated I looked today and it only showing $114.80. I want to state the room was very nice. This was my rating for the room itself from the beginning. It was the staff member (just one) that was, in my opinion, unprofessional. Thank you.