(Newswire.net — April 24, 2014) Shreveport, LA — Situated on the Red River in northwest Louisiana, Shreveport-Bossier: Louisiana’s Other Side is the place to be. The Red River functions as the beating heart of Shreveport. Permanently stationed riverboat casinos bring to mind the historical enigma of times and centuries past when Indians roamed the riverfront and cowboys threw down their first bets. Today’s travelers enjoy similar enthusiasms and excitement, but in place of the hardships of primitive living, visitors enjoy luxurious world-class accommodations in Shreveport hotels, with pillow-top mattresses, marble floors, in-house spas complete with saunas, hot tubs, massage therapists as well as some of the finest dining anywhere in the state.
Which of the Shreveport hotels you choose to make your home base during your vacation might depend upon the type of vacation you’re planning. Many people plan gaming getaways and enjoy staying in casino hotels in Shreveport and Bossier. Others like the downtown hotels or the hotels on either end of the Outlets at the Louisiana Boardwalk. Recommended establishments include the following:
- Horseshoe BossierCasino and Hotel – If you’re seeking a great place to stay in Bossier City, La., the all-suites Horseshoe Casino & Hotel offers high-end accommodations, steakhouse, buffet, spa and fitness services, shops, and an entertainment venue. It is located near the popular entertainment/outlet shopping/riverfront dining lifestyle center at the Outlets at the Louisiana Boardwalk. Horseshoe is still just a few minutes from other popular attractions such as the Spirit of the Red River Cruise, Sci-Port: Louisiana’s Science Center and Robinson Film Center.
- Sam’s Town Hotel and Casino – The Sam’s Town Hotel and Casino boasts 514 rooms (including suites) and the Rose Spa and Fitness Center, where you can relax with a massage or facial, enjoy the saunas and steam rooms or swim in a decked outpool. The riverboat casino provides more than 1,000 slot machines, Roulette, Craps, Black Jack, Flop Poker and Texas Hold ‘Em. A number of dining options are also available including banquet facilities and a ballroom.
- The Remington Suite Hotel and Spa Shreveport – It is charming boutique hotel in downtown Shreveport. The Remington is renowned for its personalized and friendly service, micro-fiber robes, Jacuzzi tubs and overall charm and elegance. Every room is a suite, some of which are split level, connected by a spiral staircase. Each stay includes a hot breakfast. It is within walking distance of downtown Shreveportattractions and nightlife and the Outlets at Louisiana Boardwalk.
- Margaritaville Resort Casino – Located on the Outlets at Louisiana Boardwalk on the Bossier side of the Red River, Margaritaville boasts a full-service spa and fitness center, in addition to the hotel and casino. The hotel rooms feature exquisite views of the river, all of the expected amenities and perhaps the friendliest staff in the whole state of Louisiana. The Magaritaville Resort Casino is one of the largest casinos on the Red River and sports a full house of games: Black Jack, Mississippi Stud, Mini-Baccarat, Roulette, Craps and more. Of all the hotels near the boardwalk, Margaritaville and Courtyard by Marriott are perhaps the most conveniently located to all the shopping and dining.
Whether you go to play at the casinos, take a boat trip on the Red River, explore the downtown area on a self-paced walking tour or visit the glorious gardens, you’re sure to find Shreveport with its eclectic mix of cowboy,Cajun and friendly demeanor a most welcoming vacation destination!