BATON ROUGE, LA–(Marketwire – July 16, 2010) – Taking a break for a weekend getaway in Baton Rouge will be fun and affordable with a hotel package that puts $50 back into your budget. The Baton Rouge Marriott is making it easy to plan a weekend of fun away from hectic daily routines with its “Here’s $50 for a Great Weekend” deal, the perfect solution for a family weekend vacation or romantic getaway.

The Baton Rouge Marriott is offering guests a $25 Visa gift card per room per night for guests who stay and pay with their Visa card now through September 6, 2010*. Guests will enjoy deluxe accommodations at one of the finest Baton Rouge downtown hotels and be within walking distance to great shopping, fine dining and exciting nightlife.

Accommodations at the Baton Rouge Marriott include spacious guest rooms that feature individual climate control, wired and wireless high-speed Internet access, cable/satellite TV service, pay-per-view movies and plush bedding ensembles including down comforters and fluffy pillows. Guests are also welcome to use the hotel’s inviting outside pool, on-site fitness center and whirlpool. For a round of golf, the nearby Webb Park golf course offers 18 holes of golf, rentals and a putting green.

Hotel guests will find a fine selection of Baton Rouge downtown restaurants for their dining pleasure, starting with the hotel’s own Café Acadian, a favorite among Cajun restaurants in Baton Rouge. Café Acadian serves Creole-style regional fare and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel’s Lobby Bar is a great place to relax and enjoy your favorite beverage and also offers a light menu. Aside from the hotel’s popular Cajun restaurant, Baton Rouge dining selections are plentiful and include several establishments within walking distance. Sullivan’s Steakhouse, a 1940s Chicago-style steak house, offers exquisite Certified Angus Beef selections and is just a few steps away. It does, however, maintain a “jacket” dress code. Other nearby eateries include Romano’s Macaroni Grill, Jason’s Deli, On The Border Mexican Grill and Cantina, Albasha Greek and Lebanese Restaurant and Mansurs on the Boulevard, just to name a few.

*Guests will receive a maximum of two $25 Visa gift card vouchers per room and must book their weekend stay at least 14 days in advance or by July 16, 2010. Online reservations may be made at http://www.marriott.com/btrmc by using promotional code V12 or by calling 1-877-Marriott for reservations or information. Please visit hotel website for additional terms and conditions.

About the Baton Rouge Marriott Hotel

Conveniently located just off I-10, the Baton Rouge Marriot Hotel offers well-appointed rooms designed to fit the needs of both business and leisure travelers and also offers concierge level rooms for added comforts and service. This distinctive hotel features 20,000 square feet of meeting and event space, making it a perfect site for business conferences, corporate meetings or social events.

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