Candlewood Suites Lake Charles South, an IHG Hotel

Several red flags — 3.9★ guest rating; bathroom 70% negative, cleanliness 35% negative

3★ class · 3.9 guest rating · 234 reviews · ~$132/night

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Peace of Mind Score

medium confidence

How we scored it

Quality & cleanliness

3.9★ guest rating; bathroom 70% negative, cleanliness 35% negative

Location & access

4.3★ location/transit/airport access; 8 km from the city centre

Trust & class

234 reviews, 3-star, 10 amenities

Price fairness

priced above peers of similar quality

Not part of the score — a cheap room can be cheap for reasons we can't see

Pets40% positive · 20% negative

Kitchen52% positive · 30% negative

Bathroom20% positive · 70% negative

Cleanliness61% positive · 35% negative

Parking0% positive · 71% negative

Service58% positive · 39% negative

Kitchen in rooms

On-site food & drink, as listed by the property.

Free Wi‑FiFree parkingAir conditioningPet-friendlyFitness centerAccessibleBusiness centerKid-friendlySmoke-free property

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