Watermark Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection – A Favorite for Families in Baton Rouge
About the Hotel
Historic Downtown Accommodations
Watermark Baton Rouge occupies a 1927 former bank building with Art Deco architecture. Rooms include Standard King, Double Queen, and Junior Suite options, all featuring flat-screen TVs with premium cable, complimentary Wi-Fi, mini fridges, and workstations. Some offer river views. The Junior Suite includes a pull-out sofa bed.
Southern-Inspired Dining
The hotel houses two restaurants. The Gregory serves Southern classics using local produce and organic proteins in an open kitchen. Milford's On Third offers New York-style deli fare with house-made soups, signature pickles, and traditional salads. Breakfast is available for purchase through room service or at the restaurants.
Fitness & Historic Spaces
Guests have access to a fitness center with modern equipment. The property preserves original architectural details including hand-painted ceiling murals by Angela Gregory, carved marble walls, and converted bank vaults that now serve as unique event spaces.
Central Baton Rouge Location
The hotel is in downtown Baton Rouge, a 7-mile drive from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport. It is a 0.3-mile walk from the Shaw Center for the Arts and LSU Museum of Art, and 0.5 miles from the USS Kidd Veterans Museum. Louisiana State University is 2.3 miles away.
Services & Event Facilities
Services include valet parking ($33 overnight, $15 daily), dry cleaning, 24-hour front desk, and bicycle rentals. The hotel offers 2,300 square feet of meeting and event space across four historic venues, including The Vault and The Founders Room, which can host up to 100 guests. Catering is provided by in-house chefs.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Car park
- Handicap parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Services
- Free airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Car hire
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor