WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection
A riverfront pause
Watermark is a spacious, comfortable choice in Baton Rouge and will help you feel settled, even if you’re here just for a night or two.
You might find that a stay at the Watermark makes your entire Baton Rouge experience feel a little bit more special. After all, it’s one of the fanciest hotels in the city. It sits right on the Mississippi River in a historic Art Deco building, characterised by gleaming marble and gold accents that scream traditional luxury. While still elegant, the style of the comfy guest rooms is pared down compared to the lobby’s lavishness and have a welcome warmth to them. Staying here works especially well as a pause between busier stops, giving you a place to rest that feels restorative rather than purely practical.
Why we love WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection
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Set along the Mississippi River, the hotel is housed in a restored 1925 landmark, where Art Deco lines and Greek Revival details frame views of the water.
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The restaurant has an extravagant feeling to it and encourages an unhurried meals, with good food enjoyed in a space that reflects the building’s history.
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Guest rooms balance historic character with modern must-haves. Original proportions, tall windows, and refined detailing give an ‘ooh lovely’ feeling.
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Architectural details such as polished stone, geometric motifs, and period touches are perfect if you like your hotels to offer more than just a comfy bed.
Facilities
Breakfast is unhurried and filling, with hot Southern staples alongside lighter options that suit a slower start. In the evening, the smart restaurant focuses on Louisiana flavours done simply and well, think seafood, rice dishes, and comfort-driven mains that feel especially satisfying when you’re arriving after a day on the road. The bar is relaxed, with classic cocktails, local beer and a crowd that tends to linger rather than rush off.
The Gregory
A refined spot that works just as well for a lingering breakfast as memorable evening meal beneath the chandeliers.
Milford’s on Third
A classic NYC-style deli serving breakfast favourites and sandwiches.
There’s a fitness room if you want to keep moving, but many people end up walking along the riverfront or stretching their legs downtown.
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