Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission
Hurricane & Hotel Information
The Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission is the official source for accommodations and tourist information in the Lafayette area, which includes an eight-parish (county) area in South Louisiana. On this site you will find information and resources that can help you find hotel rooms and shelters, learn about road closures, evacuation routes and more.
Up to date coverage on conditions in Lafayette can be found onwww.theadvertiser.com, www.katc.com, www.klfy.com, www.theadvocate.com, www.theind.com. For further assistance, please contact us at 1-800-346-1958 or info@lafayettetravel.com.
Please note: The information listed on this site is subject to change without notice.
HURRICANES GUSTAV/IKE UPDATE
Lafayette and the entire Acadiana area is 100% OPEN FOR BUSINESS!
Restaurants - all are open for business
Lafayette Visitors Center - open Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sat.-Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 1400 NW Evangeline Thruway, one mile south of I-10/I-49 intersection. 337-232-3737, 800-346-1958.
Acadian Village, Lafayette - (337) 981-2364, www.acadianvillage.org
Acadiana Center for the Arts, Lafayette - (337) 233-7060, www.acadianacenterforthearts.org
Alexandre Mouton House / Lafayette Museum - (337) 234-2208
Bayou Teche Visitors Center, Breaux Bridge - (337) 332-8500, (888) 565-5939, www.breauxbridgealive.com
Cajun Country Swamp Tours - (337) 319-0010, www.cajuncountryswamptours.com
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Lafayette - (337) 232-1322, www.saintjohncathedral.org
Children's Museum of Acadiana, Lafayette - (337) 232-8500, www.childrensmuseumofacadiana.com
Conrad Rice Mill/Konriko Company Store, New Iberia - (337) 364-7242, (800) 551-3245, www.conradricemill.com
Cypress Bayou Casino, Charenton - (337) 923-7284, (800) 284-4386, www.cypressbayou.com
Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino - (337) 594-3000, (866) 4-RACINO, www.evangelinedowns.com
Iberia Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau - (337) 365-1540, (888) 942-3742, www.iberiatravel.com
Jean Lafitte National Park Acadian Cultural Center - (337) 232-0789, www.nps.gov/Jela
Jungle Gardens, Avery Island - (337) 369-6243, www.junglegardens.org
Kart Ranch, Lafayette - (337) 837-5278, www.kartranch.com
Lafayette Natural History Museum & Planetarium - (337) 291-5544, www.lnhmpmuseum.org
Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site - Open, but visitors are cautioned that site cleanup is still in progress
Mall of Acadiana - www.mallofacadiana.com
McGee's Landing Swamp Tours - swamp tours and airboat tours are running, restaurant is closed - (337) 228-2384, www.mcgeeslanding.com
Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum - (337) 482-2ART, http://museum.louisiana.edu/
Rip Van Winkle Gardens - (337) 359-8525, www.ripvanwinklegardens.com
Shadows on the Teche, New Iberia - (337) 369-6446, (877) 200-4924, www.shadowsontheteche.org
TABASCO® Factory - (337) 373-6129, www.tabasco.com
Vermilionville - (337) 233-4077, (866) 99-BAYOU, www.vermilionville.org
Vivian Alexander Gallery & Museum - (337) 898-0803, 800-898-0803, www.vivianalexander.com
The Wetlands Golf Course - (337) 291-7151
Wortman Pottery Studio and Showroom - (337) 873-8584, www.wortmanpottery.com
TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Chicot State Park & Louisiana State Arboretum - The south campground (except sites #30-57) and boat launch area are open. The cabins re-opened Sept. 24; and all North Landing facilities are anticipated to re-open on Sept. 26. The East Landing, Conservation Lodge, group camp and hiking trails are closed indefinitely for debris removal. The Louisiana State Arboretum is anticipated to re-open on Sept. 26.
Cypremort Point State Park - Anticipated to re-open on Oct. 1.
Lake Fausse Pointe State Park - Anticipated to re-open on Oct. 1.
Mulate's, The Original Cajun Restaurant, Breaux Bridge - lost roof, will re-open as soon as possible
EMERGENCY LINKS
Acadiana First Alert - comprehensive list of openings and closings in the Acadiana area, along with other vital information
State Vital Services Website
Lafayette Utilities System Hurricane Handbook
Lafayette Consolidated Government
National Hurricane Center
Louisiana Office of Emergency Preparedness
FEMA
American Red Cross
Louisiana State Police
TRAVEL WEBSITE LINKS
Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism
Louisiana Office of Tourism
Southcoast USA
Travel Industry Association of America
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Police, Fire and Medical Emergencies: 911
Louisiana State Police (Road Closures): 800-469-4828
LA Office of Emergency Preparedness: 225-925-7500
After Hurricane, Re-Entry to LA Info: 866-898-2323
CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAUS
Louisiana
Alexandria/Pineville: 800-551-9546, www.louisianafromhere.com
Baton Rouge: 800-527-6843, www.visitbatonrouge.com
Lake Charles: 800-456-7952, www.visitlakecharles.org
Natchitoches: 800-259-1714, www.Natchitoches.net
Monroe/West Monroe: 800-843-1872, www.Monfoe-WestMonroe.org
Shreveport: 800-551-8682, www.sbctb.org
Texas
Austin: 866-462-8784, www.austintexas.org
Dallas: 800-232-5527, www.visitdallas.com
Houston: 800-446-8786, www.visithoustontexas.com
San Antonio: 800-447-3372 , www.visitsanantonio.com
Mississippi
Jackson: 800-354-7695, www.visitjackson.com
Alabama
Birmingham: 800-458-8085, www.birminghamal.org
Gulf Shores: 800-745-7263, www.gulfshores.com
Huntsville: 800-843-0468, www.huntsville.org
Mobile: 800-566-2453, www.mobile.org
Montgomery: 800-240-9452, www.visitmontgomery.com
Florida
Beaches of South Walton: 800-822-6877, www.beachesofsouthwalton.com
Pensacola: 800-874-1234, www.visitpensacola.com
Tennessee
Chattanooga: 800-322-3344, www.chattanoogafun.com
Memphis: 800-462-8366, www.memphistravel.com
Nashville: 800-657-6910, www.visitmusiccity.com
Georgia
Atlanta: 800-285-2682, www.atlanta.net
Arkansas
Little Rock: 800-844-4781, www.littlerock.com
GENERAL ASSISTANCE
American Red Cross of Acadiana: 337-234-7371
FoodNet: 337-232-3663
232-HELP: 337-232-4357 or Dial 211
United Way of Acadiana & Volunteer Center: 337-233-8302
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: 800-232-4636
FEMA: 800-621-3362
Governor's Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness: 800-256-7036
Louisiana Cultural Economy Healthcare Initiative, 337-233-7060 (office), 337-652-5780 (cell), www.culturaleconomy.org
HOTEL UPDATES
| Hotel | Address | Website | Phone | Vacancy | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/1/2008 9:00 | Ramada Inn | 120 E Kaliste Saloom Rd | www.ramada.com | 337-235-0858 | yes | Currently available 5-10 rooms per day. We are not currently accepting FEMA. |
| 9/19/2008 15:00 | Hotel Acadiana | 1801 W. Pinhook Road | (337) 233-8120 | yes | The hotel is open and will accept FEMA | |
| 9/18/2008 15:00 | Candlewood Suites | 2105 Kaliste Saloom Rd. | www.candlewoodsuites.com/lafayettela | 337-984-6900 | yes | We are currently running a vacancy of 5-rooms per day @ the rate of $120 |
| 9/18/2008 12:00 | Aaah! T'Frere's House Bed & Breakfast | 1905 Verot School Road-Lafayette, La. 70508 | www.tfreres.com | (800) 984-9347 | yes | two rooms available beginning 9/18/08. Voted #1 bed & breakfast in Acadiana Legendary Hospitality and cuisine. Serving T'Juleps and Cajun canapes, world famous Oooh! La La Breakfasts. |
| 9/17/2008 11:00 | HAWTHORN SUITES | 2300 N.E EVANGELINE THRUWAY | HAWTHORNSUITES.COM | 337-291-6008 | yes | ROOM AVAILABLE STARTING TODAY 09/17/08 PLEASE CALL TO RESERVED |
| 9/17/2008 11:00 | BAYMONT INN & SUITES | 2207 N.W.EVANGELINE THRUWAY | www.baymontinn.com | 337-769-2900 | yes | we have rooms available starting 09/17/08 please call and make reservation |
| 9/15/2008 17:00 | Holiday Inn Lafayette | 2032 NE Evangeline Thruway, Lafayette, LA | http://www.hilafayette.com | (337) 233-6815 | yes | 9/16/2008-20 9/18/2008-31 9/19/2008-57 9/20/2008-73 9/21-30/2008-50 Normal occupancy continuing through October-December 2008. |
| 9/15/2008 17:00 | Howard Johnson | 2215 nw evangeline thrwy | Hojo.com | 337-232-5500 | yes | Please call hotel directly to inquire and we are not accepting FEMA |
| 9/15/2008 16:00 | Ramada Inn | 120 E Kaliste Saloom Rd | www.ramada.com | 337-235-0858 | yes | Beginning 9/19/08. A few stray rooms but nothing for consecutive days until 9/19. We do not currently accept FEMA. |
| 9/13/2008 10:00 | Maison Des Amis Bed and Breakfast Inn | 111 Washington Steet | www.maisondesamis.com | 337-507-3399 | yes | Room with 1 double bed, private bathroom |
| 9/12/2008 14:00 | Fairfield Inn and Suites Lafayette South | 1606 West Pinhook Rd | marriott.com/lftfs | 337-233-5558 | yes | We have only a few rooms available at this time. However we do not participate in the FEMA program. |
| 9/12/2008 9:00 | Hampton Inn & Suites | 1910 S College Road | Call Direct | (337)266-5858 | yes | We have rooms starting September 18 2008 |
| 9/10/2008 10:00 | hampton Inn Scott\Lafayette | 2144 W. Willow St | www.hamptoninn.com | 337-236-6161 | yes | 09/12 20 rooms 9/13 20 rooms |
| 9/10/2008 9:00 | Bechet House Bed & Breakfast | 313 N Church St, Carencro, LA | myspace.com/bechet | (337) 886-6076 or (337) 254-9486 | yes | 1 cabin suite with king bed, 2 full baths, couch and rollaway bed. we will accomodate up to 5 people. weekly rates available for relief workers and evacuees. |
| 9/9/2008 11:00 | The Juliet Hotel | 800 Jefferson St., Lafayette | www.juliethotel.com | 337-261-2227 | yes | One room available until Sept. 18. |
| 9/8/2008 7:00 | Holiday Inn Express-Breaux Bridge/Henderson | 2942 H Grand Point Hwy, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517 | www.hiexpress.com/breauxbridgela | 337-667-8913 | yes | We only have about 5 rooms that go for several days. That of course changes almost minute by minute, but if travelers or crews want to call we will do what we can to accommodate. Thanks for your help! Mary |
| 9/7/2008 17:00 | Maison Madeleine | 1015 John D Hebert | www.maisonmadeleine.com | 337 332 4555 | yes | Special offer to 3 long term relief workers: 3 people in 2 rooms $70 each/night, no breakfast. |
| 9/7/2008 14:00 | Howard Johnson express inn scott | 103 harold Gauthe drive | www.lafayettewesthotel.com | 337-593-0849 | yes | call hotel direct we have 11 room avilable for today. |
| 9/5/2008 20:00 | Bayou Cabins | 100 West Mills Ave/Hwy 94 Breaux Bridge, LA | www.bayoucabins.com | 337-332-6158 | yes | Cabins are available now and the Bayou Boudin and Cracklin Cafe will open on Wed. Sept 10th |
| 9/5/2008 17:00 | Maison D'Memoire B&B Cottages | 8450 Roberts Cove Road Rayne, LA 70578 | www.maisondmemoire.com | 337.334.2477 | yes | Power restored, have dates available. |
| 9/5/2008 16:00 | La Quinta Inn & Suites | 1015 W Pinhook Rd. | www.lq.com | 337-291-1088 | yes | Call for availabilities. |
| 9/5/2008 16:00 | Hilton Lafayette | 1521 W Pinhook Rd. | www.Lafayette.Hilton.com | 337-235-6111 | yes | Call for availabilities. |
| 9/5/2008 16:00 | Comfort Inn Lafayette | 1421 SE Evangeline Thruway, Lafayette, LA 70501 | www.comfortinnlafayette.com | 337-232-9000 | yes | We have 4 singles for tonight, 9/5 and 11 for 9/6. thanks! |