The Southern Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Abita Brewing Company

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Lobby sitting area
Daily local cuisine breakfast for a fee
Garden
Lobby
Reception

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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428 E. Boston St, Covington, LA, 70433
  • Place, Covington Trailhead
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, H.J. Smith & Sons General Store and Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bogue Falaya Park
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Covington

In Covington .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Abita Brewing Company and 12 miles (20 km) of Fontainebleau State Park. Tammany Trace is 15.3 mi (24.7 km) away.

What's nearby

  • Covington Trailhead - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • H.J. Smith & Sons General Store and Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bogue Falaya Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Egan Health Care-North Shore - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Fontainebleau State Park - 15 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Haven Coffee & Cocktails - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Chimes of Covington - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Covington Beer Garden - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Abita Roasting Co. Covington - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Buster's Place Restaurant and Oyster Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Southern Hotel

3.5-star hotel near Abita Brewing Company
The Southern Hotel offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Southern Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Covington hotel is smoke free.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Southern Hotel offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Covington hotel provides complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 21 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 100

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 6.00 to 21.00 per person
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 100 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Southern Hotel Covington
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Southern Covington
The Southern Hotel Hotel
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The Southern Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 504 out of 592 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 592 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 592 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 592 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 592 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very sweet and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean room. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Our Room was tiny. My husband is 6’2” and his feet were hanging off the bed about a foot. There was NO parking available mainly because of the people visiting their bar. So many people from the bar were blocking the hall to the elevators - we couldn’t tell if they were just congregating there or waiting for the elevator.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and even checked us in early. Bar drinks were amazing. Room very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin Lee

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very courteous and accommodating staff, front desk, housekeeping, and restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoAnna, Irving

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The overall hotel was really nice and boutique like.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jamie

Travelled with group
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Not worth it.

This hotel already has a later than average check in time (4pm), but the room was still not ready upon our arrival at 4:30. The desk clerk was rude and unhelpful and could not estimate how long the wait would be. He did not offer even an apology, a drink while we wait, a discount, truly nothing. When we did get into the room, around 6pm, the toilet had not been thoroughly cleaned (under the seat was dirty) and there was less than a half roll of toilet paper in the bathroom. Overall for $275 a night, not even close to worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jada

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness
We were in for one night. When we arrived the room was not ready. We waited 2 hours for a room. When we got in the room it smelled so bad of cigarette smoke and was very musty.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unable to visit crowded bar. No breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jillian

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff service amaze! Copper is the best.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gene

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very nice and bar had excellent service. Parking was very difficult
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful but there was a wedding the night we stayed there. The bar and sitting areas were packed so we didn't get to enjoy them. We did eat at the restaurant and it was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

a+ experience

Absolutely adorable little gem of a hotel! The rooms were beautiful and comfy! The grounds were beautiful and very true southern decor. I had a one night stay and got a great nights rest. Quiet, staff was kind and amenities are great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hafid

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice palce for a LSU game

I had a wonderful stay at the Southern Hotel in Covington. The atmosphere truly captures the charm of the real South, chic, stylish, and beautifully set. The staff was very accommodating and even provided me with an early check-in, which I greatly appreciated. Everything felt warm and welcoming. I’ll definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restuarant was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always love staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great drinks and atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025