SOUTHERN HOTEL, Covington – Your ideal downtown stay
Hotel Overview
Southern Hotel - Historic boutique hotel near Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Located in downtown Covington, Louisiana, a 10-minute walk from Bogue Falaya Wayside Park and Smith H.J. & Sons General Store and Museum. The hotel features a Mission Revival-style building with Italian marble floors, hand-painted murals by Grahame Menage, and a restored 1937 post office with a New Deal-era mural by Xavier Gonzalez. Amenities include The Gloriette restaurant serving French-influenced American cuisine with Louisiana seafood, a fitness center, plunge pool, courtyard, and 24-hour front desk. The hotel offers meeting spaces for up to 144 guests and event catering by executive chef Steven Marsella. Awarded Hotel of the Year by the Louisiana Travel Leadership Academy.
Additional perks of the hotel
Complimentary parking and overflow parking on Vermont Street
Walker Percy Wednesdays and Hers Day Thursdays at Cypress Bar
Concierge service for itinerary planning
Gift cards available for purchase at the front desk
The Greenwood event venue with Grand Oaks Ballroom and Jasmine Courtyard, 3 miles from the hotel
Hotel rooms
The hotel offers Deluxe Double rooms with waffle knit robes, bedside outlets for mobile charging, and LCD screen TVs. Traditional King rooms feature Audubon prints, plantation shutters, and walk-in showers. The Walker Percy Suite includes a record player and separate living room. ADA-compliant King rooms have mobility-accessible showers. The Hibiscus, Dragonfly, and Palm suites feature custom wallpaper and modern furnishings. All rooms include complimentary Wi-Fi, Keurig coffee makers, and in-room safes.
Other conveniences
Iron and ironing board in all rooms
Hairdryers and free toiletries provided
Mini refrigerators in suites
37-inch flat-screen TVs in living rooms
Private garden patios in some accommodations
Non-smoking property throughout
Must-do experiences
- Stroll through the serene Covington Trailhead Park at sunset.
- Try the gumbo at The Abita Brew Pub for a true local taste.
- Visit the historic St. John's Episcopal Church for architectural beauty.
- Explore the quirky shops on Columbia Street for unique finds.
- Don't miss the Covington Farmers Market for fresh local produce.
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Amenities
General
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Wheelchair access
- Lift
Services
- Hearing impaired services
- Wake up service
Children
- Kids club
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
