Stayed here for 2 days over a weekend in January on a driving holiday through MS, LA and TX. There are some decor issues in the common areas of the hotel, but overall it isn't bad. Our room had a lovely view of the river through the huge wall to wall window and a comfy armchair beside it. The 2 beds in the room however were quite small, one larger bed would have suited us better.

There were wall and ceiling stains in the corridors and the window frames outside the lift on our floor were plugged with newspaper. The atmosphere was one of a hotel that had its last heyday in 1979. Overall refurbishment of the common areas would make a huge difference to this otherwise well run hotel. The hotel was very busy while we were there and staff were courteous and efficient. Room cleaning was also very good.

The location is great too in that it's near enough to shopping, restaurants and local attractions - it seems quite distant from central Lafayette but central Lafayette is like a ghost town. The Hilton is just around the corner from several great restaurants - we ate in the Blue Dog Cafe and Guidry's Reef, both of which are highly recommended for both atmosphere and food.

If you are visiting Lafayette, a stay at the Hilton is an absolute must!!!
From the time you check in until you leave, you will have one of the most enjoyable hotel experiences ever. I am a very frequent traveller and I always stay at this Hilton.

The front desk staff is one of the best I have ever encountered, friendly,efficient,and every effort is made to satisfy the guests.
The housekeeping staff is awesome,extreme care is taken with every detail of your room.
The bell captains are available throughout the day and evening,and are extremely helpful with their knowledge of the local attractions and eateries.

The most impressive aspect however is the general manager Jimmy and the director of front office Kevin. They make themselves available to the guests, whether you are an honors member or a first time guest. Their staff is without a doubt one of the best in the Hilton chain, and as a diamond member of Hilton, I travel about 8months a year and am a business owner myself, I am not easily impressed, but these men know how to run a hotel.

So, if you're travels bring you to the Lafayette, La area,make it a point to stay at the Hilton, you will thoroughly enjoy your stay, from the check-in,clean,spacious rooms,wonderful restaurant and bar, and best of all a friendly,helpful,dedicated staff and management.

Friendly and elegant atmosphere made for a very restful stay . Room service was prompt , efficient and absolutely delicious. Beds were very comfortable . Check out was streamlined so no hassles there as hotel was quite busy this holiday weekend.

Restaurant floors were sticky days in a row. Waiters had no clue. Food was not as described on menu. Ordered dish smothered in carrots and onions--no carrots or onions. Quality of food was bad! Eggs were cold every morning. One morning, biscuits were raw in the center--consistency of mashed potatoes. There was lipstick on "fresh" cups.