Paragon Casino Resort

• A full-service hotel in Mansura, on the outskirts of Marksville, the Paragon Casino offers a hotel, golf, a spa and Vegas-style gaming action. The atrium-style hotel has 500 rooms which either face outside or look down over the unique atrium with its man-made bayou, tropical pool, waterfalls, outdoor pool and sundeck. The resort boasts a 12,000 square foot spa and salon. Gamers have access to 2,100 slots and 45 table games. The resort houses movie theaters, a championship golf course and a kid's arcade. Six on-site restaurants offer something for everyone. The Marketplace Buffet is a one-price all you can eat extravaganza, Roxy's Diner serves steak, burgers and catfish, Legends Steakhouse offers a more formal atmosphere and Big Daddy E's provides a Cajun menu.
  
  

The Terrace Inn

• Located two miles from the Paragon Casino and eight miles from Ruby, the Terrace Inn is a sprawling motel-style accommodation with exterior hallways. This country-style motel has a swimming pool. Rooms are equipped with a microwave and a refrigerator. The motel offers a free shuttle bus to and from the Paragon Casino at no charge. A no-frills accommodation, rooms are single queens, double queens or single kings. The Terrace does not serve breakfast but meals can be had at any of the Paragon's many restaurants or down the road from the Terrace at Nanny's Restaurant, a local steakhouse. A Pizza Hut is also within driving distance of the motel.
  
  

Best Western Alexandria

• The Best Western Alexandria, north of Ruby, offers standard double queen and single king rooms. Guests looking for something more can book a suite featuring a whirlpool spa, fireplace, microwave and refrigerator. The hotel offers a complimentary breakfast. There are two pools on the premises, one indoor and one outdoor. The fitness center is open 24 hours a day. Dining is available on-site at the Cajun Landing, serving meals influenced by the local Cajun cuisine.
  
  

Days Inn Alexandria

• Situated in the heart of Alexandria, the Days Inn offers free Wi-Fi as well as a complimentary breakfast. The hotel offers AAA and AARP discounts and has both smoking and non-smoking rooms. All rooms feature a microwave and refrigerator. The hotel has a pool open during summer months. There is no on-site dining but there are several options within a short drive including an Outback Steakhouse, Chilies and a Shoney's, all less than a mile from the hotel.
  
  

Ramada Alexandria

• Located on I-49 at Exit 86, the Ramada is located two miles from downtown Alexandria. The hotel offers guest a complimentary breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free local calls and all rooms come with a microwave and refrigerator. The hotel has an airport shuttle and a swimming pool. Several restaurants are within walking distance including Outlaw's Barbeque, Schlotzky's Deli and Atwoods Bakery. In addition, there is a Sonic Drive-in across the street.