Bill at the front desk is a true gem. From the moment we arrived, he made us feel like welcomed guests instead of just another reservation. He took time out of his day to show us the original bank vault from when this beautiful hotel was a historic bank building, sharing its history with genuine enthusiasm. It was one of the unexpected highlights of our stay. When a sudden rain shower rolled in, Bill made sure we had an umbrella before we headed out. It was such a thoughtful gesture and a perfect example of the exceptional hospitality we experienced. Luxury hotels are about more than beautiful rooms. They're about people who create memorable experiences, and Bill certainly did that. Thank you for your kindness, your knowledge, and for making our visit even more special. We hope to be back. read more

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Left a very expensive item in my room, called immediately and left my information and what room I was in and heard nothing back. Did this twice until I got a hold of them today and no belt. Lack of urgency, lack of caring or trying to help at all. I would suggest getting a tent and sleeping by a swamp and your valuables would be safer. Staff doesn't care at all. read more

The decor and room size was such a welcomed find. I stayed while there were three weddings so there was almost always a wait for the elevator. It's a stone through away from nightlife and dining. Valet Parking is available and there's also two private lots next door which are a little less. Small fridge and two restaurants onsite. Would highly recommend. read more

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I love this hotel! The beds are comfortable, the rooms are spacious with big walk in showers & I love the look of the gold! The staff is friendly and the location is super close to bars and restaurants! Yes, we will return & yes, I recommend this place! Cheers! read more

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Historic Charm, Thoughtful Service -- A Standout Stay in Baton Rouge I stayed at The Watermark Baton Rouge for a recent work event, and while it started off with a hiccup, the staff handled everything with such care that I ended up even more impressed. When I arrived, my room wasn't ready due to damage from a previous guest (ah, Mardi Gras...), which could have been a disaster considering I was in town for a professional event. Instead, the hotel quickly booked me a room at another nearby hotel at no additional charge--a classy move that kept my plans on track without any extra stress. When I was finally able to check into The Watermark the next night, I was greeted with a sincere apology and a thoughtful welcome: an amazing wine and cheese spread waiting in the room. That level of attention made it clear they understood how important my trip was, and they genuinely wanted to make it right. Mission accomplished. The room itself was worth the wait--clean, spacious, beautifully designed, and filled with character. The bed was comfortable, the bathroom was luxurious, and the overall vibe of the hotel blends historic charm with modern comfort. Special shoutout to the staff, who were attentive and kind throughout. The downstairs restaurant, The Gregory, was also fantastic--great food, creative cocktails, and a warm atmosphere. Hopefully next time, the Mardi Gras crowd will go a little easier on the rooms--some of us are here for business! But regardless, The Watermark showed they can handle anything with grace. Highly recommend. read more

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Watermark is the best option in Baton Rouge for an upscale hotel; I researched all of them thoroughly. Highlights for 5 star: Entire staff could not be nicer and more accommodating. Kudos to Cam M and Brett at valet parking., "Mr. Bill" bellman, and Kelsie at front desk, she was outstanding. We had a room with sink backed up but Kelsie worked hard to get us new rooms. That was only teal flaw as it should have been reported to maintenance prior to selling the room. But all in all, would definitely stay here again. Our first time and will be back. read more

I never give hotels reviews but this was so ADA friendly as I'm in a wheelchair. Pictured roll in shower with grab bars. read more

WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection - I never give hotels reviews but this place was so accommodating as I'm in a wheelchair. Pictured roll in shower with grab bars. - Hotels Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

I stayed at the Watermark while I was on business. It's located in downtown Baton Rouge. I can't speak to parking, as I ubered there, but they do offer vallet. When I arrived I was greeted and checked in. Check-in was a breeze and I was given two bottles of complimentary water, and then headed to my room. My room was on the 9th floor and had a nice view of the city and the water. It had everything one may need when staying at a hotel: bathroom, tv, bed, outlets, ironing board, iron, etc. Everyone was pleasant that worked there. The hotel is close to dining, some walkable, some you may need to get an uber. read more

We stayed at the Marriott Watermark in Baton Rouge, in town with family and friends for the National Bowling Championships. Literally from the time we got here until we checked out was the most fabulous hotel experience EVER! We love our Marriott stays but this one!!!!!!! Wow!!!!! 5 Stars is an understatement! The building/hotel is coming up on its 100th year anniversary and the history alone is breathtaking. From Valet to room check in to housekeeping and room service was exceptional and the lounges downstairs are roomy comfy and perfect to congregate and enjoy food and drinks with your group or quiet time alone if you prefer. Beautiful room on the 11th floor overlooking the i10 bridge and the striking shimmer of the Mississippi River. The rooms are pure luxury and spacious and the shower is amazing and fully stocked with shampoo, conditioner and body wash that will certainly last anyone their entire trip. "The Gregory" is a fine restaurant choice downstairs near the bar and serves anything from a burger to fine steaks and seafood. The chef created every dish PERFECT!!! The servers are all good but I must say we had Elana for 2 different meals and I feel like I know her! Very personable, kind, fun and just an overall beautiful young lady inside and out oh!!! and make sure you meet and spend time with Mr. Bill he will help you in any way you may need and he will change your day, make you laugh and does some amazing tours of the property!!! We are planning another trip to the Baton Rouge area and this Hotel is the only choice for us!! read more

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Beautiful hotel well kept in a great location. Bar is vibrant and rooms are huge. Fitness center was small but had a nice few touches with a Heavy Bag for boxing. Would stay again. Valet service was spotty at night but worked perfectly in AM for early flight out. read more

What a unique hotel. You don't have many options outside of Valet to park. There is a self parking lot to the east but it isn't a secured lot. The retro from a old bank back in the day to a beautiful hotel that overlooks the city and river makes it the place to stay when visiting Baton Rouge. Unique art decor throughout the hotel. If you like something different, this is your place. The closet is an open wire cage that also holds the fridge and safe. Curtain system to pull for privacy at the bathroom sink. I loved it, and hope you do too. read more

The lobby decor is stunning. There appears to be preserved original marblework from the building's first life as a bank. There are only 3 elevators, but I had no issues with waiting during my stay. The room decor is... funky? The closet and fridge are in a cage. But it was clean and comfortable and I had a lovely view of the river from my window. The valet parking stand is in a strange place, around the corner from the main door. And with 1 way streets everywhere, navigating back when GoogleMaps gets you to the wrong place isn't the easiest. I found the city parking lot down the street to be as convenient. Some on-street parking is available. read more

Such a wonderful place to stay. Brittany and staff were amazing. Beds are comfortable and food is good! read more

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Overall a pretty solid experience. Loved the ambiance and decor. Checks the box for an upscale bar, checks box for an upscale dining experience, also checks box an onsite fast casual restaurant, and finally a decent gym and close proximity to other food and entertainment. Staff was nice and helpful along with easy access to main thoroughfares and I-10. It will be my "go to" for business in BR from now on. read more

Beautiful and artsy hotel! The stay was impeccable, the mattress & pillows put them over the top!! Everything worked, the view of the river breathtaking. The police presence made easy walking access to the bars & restaurants making this a must do again weekend away. And... the late night hamburger was the best!! read more

The people are the only thing that saved this hotel. As most of the other reviewers have said it has potential. But there's a lot wrong. Things That Need Improvement 1. They have these cool looking shades but they do not keep the light out at night. AT ALL. Look at my pictures and see how well I could take pictures. I took those lying in bed. That's from the light on the street. 2. The shower faucet turns the wrong direction. This shouldn't happen in a high end hotel; just in old houses. Today, there are ways things are done. 3. When I got out of the shower I was toweling off my hair and my fingers went through the towel. Check out there pictures of the towel; this wasn't a new hole, there are multiple holes in the towel. 4. Their business center is a joke. You stand up at the computer, they only have the Microsoft Browser (E) and gmail won't let you login. Ymail only gives you limited access, so I can't pull up an attachment. This was a waste of time. NOTE: I shared this with the front desk and they printed it for me. Nice people. 5. Since you have to stand at the computers in the business center (it's really a corner) the computers are not handicap accessible. 6. I can hear the water running next door. This isn't completely abnormal, but it sounded so close I checked the toilet and sink to make sure it wasn't running in my room Things That Are Good: 1, For a hotel, the rooms were roomy. 2. They are decorated well. I was impressed. I especially liked the glass sliding door to the bathroom and the shower area. 3. You can't go upstairs to the rooms without a key. This is becoming the norm and I'm summer places this has been a serious pain because their system needed work but this works perfectly here. 4. The internet is excellent. 5. The employees sees very helpful and friendly. At least there employees you see. The only reason I say this, is that the behind scenes employees let an extremely hole-y towel go up to a room. SO NOW I NEED TO CHECK OUT AND FIND SOMEWHERE TO PRINT. GRR. read more

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The restaurant is AMAZING! A lot of attention to detail and an overall great experience!

I don't know if because it's an old bank building (and therefore not really insulated), or the walls are just really thin, but you can literally hear EVERYTHING going on in the neighboring rooms. I literally heard someone's entire phone conversation, and they weren't even talking that loud. The rooms have no curtains - only thin, see through horizontal shades. The rooms are SO dark even with all the lights on (no way was this designed by a woman). It's impossible to do your hair and makeup without knowing whether or not you look like a clown. Also, there's only one restaurant in the whole place and the servers were kinda standoffish and weird. Positives: It's an old bank building so the structure is very pretty and elegant. read more

I absolutely love this hotel! It has a really modern boutique feel. Got a great rate on a Sunday..less than 100 bucks. I have stayed here before and the staff is always jovial and efficient. The room was clean and had a decent view of Downtown. The elevator looks like the original one that came with the bldg which i really like. The building has a lot of old charm with modern features. They have valet parking but you can easily find street parking or use the paid parking lot less than a block away. There are a few bars and eateries within walking distance. I especially like the hug walk in shower and there is a curtain that seperates the room from the sink area. Defintiely my top pick of places to stay in the Baton Rouge area. read more

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Very nice staff. Beautiful hotel. Nice rooms. Restaurant had good food including a great chocolate cake. Some cons. I couldn't find much to eat around the hotel. Most eateries were closed. Not sure if it was the time or day but it didn't seem there was anything open. The one that was open and the hotel recommended was packed and wouldn't allow take out when they couldn't accommodate my party. It was a popular hotel with several weddings the day we stayed. Pricey valet parking. But there is a lot close by if you don't want valet. read more

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The Watermark is our go to hotel for visits to Baton Rouge. We like that it has personality and is not a bland, roadside property. Service is very friendly. This visit, however, was very disappointing as our room was exceedingly loud. We were a half a block away from a new club and listened to the pounding beat of some sort of dance music until two in the morning. Noise canceling earbuds helped but it was very disruptive to sleep. We were in room 701 and will return only if we can be guaranteed a room on the other side of the hotel. read more

Nice hotel uniquely customized because it was a bank Decour reflects that of bank vaults. Goofy valet pick up and drop off points you are led to the door with steps kind of hard to use a cart. No automatic handicap doors so you have to hold the door open while you roll in the luggage cart. Three elevators require key card to operate. Rooms are very nice with automatic pushbutton rollup shades and curtains. Bill the senior Bell man is extremely knowledgeable about the hotel and its owner. He is full of history of the area well worth it to have a nice conversation with him and tip him generously for his knowledge. And don't forget to tip your house keeper. read more

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I stayed at the Watermark back in February for a week while on a business trip. The ambiance of the hotel is fantastic, and it gives off a very cool old-school kind of vibe. The room was well appointed, and we had a good view of the river. Toiletries in the room smelled incredible, and were very refreshing. The restaurant onsite was excellent, and I ate there several times over the course of the week. The gumbo was some of the best that I've had. The only minor critique I have is that it was sometimes difficult to get ahold of the valet staff - they were often talking with the restaurant hostesses rather than manning the valet stand. Overall an excellent experience! I'll be sure to keep the Watermark in mind the next time I'm in town. read more

Our second stay at this autograph collection hotel was quite different than our first 10 days ago. Granted, we arrived in the rain. But I would have thought one of the 3 hotel employees (all gentlemen) standing at the front door would have helped me unload my large suitcase from my SUV or help me carry it up the small set of stairs. Instead I did it myself. The front desk check-in was smooth and efficient, with the professional staff wearing a mask and behind plexiglass. Our 7th floor corner room is clean and simple with a view of the mighty Mississippi River. Other than the lack of baggage assistance this hotel has fabulous staff, excellent service and beautiful restaurant and bar. read more

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The standard rooms are large and perfectly layed out. Our view of the capitol was great. The fact that the hotel was recently renovated was appreciated and enjoyed. Service was good, and the location is very good. read more

I love this hotel. It's walking distance to tons of amazing food including having a restaurant, bar, and coffee shop on site. Shannon (I know it started with an S) Smith was sooo sweet and helpful and made me feel right at home. Beds are very comfortable, the lighting is very moody/romantic, with a beautiful shower. No complaints. read more

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This hotel is on the pricey side but if you want to spend a little extra, I definitely recommend it. Had a great meal on the first floor and slept great. The soap also smelled amazing haha. The website accurately depicts the vibe. Enjoy your stay read more

WATERMARK Baton Rouge, Autograph Collection - Foggy morning after a great stay at the Watermark. - Hotels Near Me - Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The watermark Hotel is a great hotel that offers premium valet service. Including they're four valets showed excellent service.

Love this hotel. Its locsted in downtown Baton Rouge, next to the old capital overlooking the Mississippi River. Its part of Marriots Autograph Collection which is a mix of historic and ubique properties. The rooms are a bit smaller, but large enough to accommodate. It is after all a historic building. The bar and restaurant is called the Gregory, which is nice. I'm fond of the open bar. Staff has always been very polite and professional. If you are looking for a spot in downtown Baton Rouge you can't go wrong with Watermark. (Also I rarely give 5 stars so don't my 4 as a sign) read more

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We love this hotel. The staff is always great and helpful. The restaurant & bar are both good as well. The only downfall is, there is a bar next door that plays music extremely loud until they close (2am on weekends). You will hear this in your room, as well as all the voices of the patrons outside the bar, until they close, especially if your room is one facing Third Street. This can make for a long night if you are trying to sleep. It is of no fault of the hotel, but it is a nuisance. read more

Whoa does this place have potential! I felt so lucky to get such a cheap rate on this brand new hotel, so was very much looking forward to staying here. The moment we walked in, it felt like we were transported back in time. Our check in process was relatively smooth, we got up to our room and turns out the front desk person wrote down the wrong number for our hotel room. Oops! We got in the elevator and while riding down realized they hadn't taken the plastic wrap off the elevator doors so patrons had been slowly tearing it away. It seemed like this place overall will be an amazing place for years to come but was missing some of the small details you need to execute on a unique experience. The location is in the downtown bar area and the interior walls relatively thin so expect to hear some noise at night. Also, would be great if the free coffee in the lobby had cups that say Autograph or Watermark hotel or heck just plain white rather than looking like something you get from the gas station. I love Marriott's autograph collection, and would stay here again, but hope they pay more attention to detail to maintain the truly authentic, historic feel it delivers when you initially walk in. read more

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Beautiful hotel! A perfect little hidden gem in our own backyards! We were thoroughly impressed with our room. It was spacious and gorgeous and It even had a skylight! This was easily one of the best hotels I've visited. The staff was amazing and treated my friends and I like royalty. Mr. Bill is so kind and warm. He took great care of us and made sure that we didn't want for anything. Maurice was another person from the staff that left us with a great impression. He was super sweet and helped us with our many many bags, all while smiling. This staff shows true southern hospitality and that made our stay even greater. We stayed for only one night and this place has left a lasting impression on us. We will definitely be returning. read more

For the past 3 months I've been traveling around staying in different hotels. This was by far the best all around stay. The hotel was beautiful but that's not what sets this place apart from the rest. ( I usually stay in nice hotels so they all look nice) The staff is what made this hotel a home. Everyone, and I mean everyone was warm and friendly. After a weekend I felt like I could have stayed for a month. Whenever I'm back in Baton Rouge, I will stay here and so should you. read more

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Exceed Expectations! Boutique charm in small city but gives it a metropolitan view. Will definitely my place of choice when in Baton Rouge. read more

Stellar service to say the least! This hotel definitely gave me 5 star treatment. The attention to detail in the building was astounding! The bar in the lobby is just off the reception area but far enough to handle reception transactions peacefully. There is no bad view in this hotel. Just off the elevator you are greeted with unique paintings and wall decor. My room was breathtaking. I specifically enjoyed the exposed concrete on the walls. I roamed the halls looking for an ice machine and ended up calling downstairs only to find that they bring whatever you need directly to you per your request. Words cant express how well I was treated by the staff. The view of the river was very soothing especially at night. I will definitely return. read more

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3pm check-in. No fresh linens at the property. Now 6:40. Still no check-in available. Lobby is full of angry guests that cannot get to their rooms. Staff overwhelmed with no solutions. No timeframes available. For the "best" hotel in Baton Rouge this place is a failure. Try the local motel 6 for a more pleasurable experience. This place is beautiful, but it currently sucks. Never again. read more

An expensive bad night's sleep. I was repeatedly awoken throughout the night by train whistles, heavy trucks and machinery. The rooms were nice, but not well sound insulated. In the morning I heard all of my neighbors' alarm clocks. read more

This hotel was a gem. Very friendly employees, very clean, comfortable beds, great bar and nice menu for dinner and breakfast to go. If my son ends up at LSU, we will definitely become regulars. Parking is right across the street and felt very safe. read more

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Awesome visit!! Loved Mr. Bill and Derrick!! Gorgeous facility with tons of history.... the rooms are mId-century modern. Go visit!! Bar and restaurant is fab! Only drawback is that the $134 room costs $190 with all of the add-on fees. read more

Love the watermark! It's a beautifully remodeled older building in the heart of downtown. The rooms are large. There is a gym. Valet parking is available but I was able to find free street parking. The staff was great ... I'll definitely be back. read more

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