The Econo Lodge Inn and Suites Natchitoches hotel is located off Interstate 49, just minutes from local businesses and attractions. Special features and amenities include: Free wireless Internet access in all guest rooms and public areas, Free continental breakfast each morning, Free coffee in the lobby and free local calls, Truck parking, 32-inch flat-screen televisions in all rooms. All spacious guest rooms at this Louisiana hotel are furnished with coffee makers, refrigerators, microwaves, curved shower rods, desks, hair dryers, irons, ironing boards and cable television. This hotel offers a seasonal outdoor pool. Business travelers will appreciate access to copy and fax services. This hotel has a meeting room available to accommodate most events and business functions. Laundry facilities are available for guest use. Guests of this hotel can enjoy browsing a wide variety of specialty shops and exploring nearby plantations. There are several restaurants and cocktail lounges located in the surrounding area. This hotel is close to Northwestern State University, Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site, the Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery, the Bayou Pierre Alligator Park and Cane River Creole National Historical Park. Special seasonal events include the Natchitoches Christmas Festival; the oldest holiday celebration in Louisiana.