825 Broad St

Airport Code: LCH

Leisure and business travelers at this Howard Johnson Express Inn in Lake Charles, La., are less than three miles from casinos and lake beaches. The downtown civic center and museum also are within a roll of the dice from the hotel. Guests won't have to worry getting to the casinos, which provide complimentary shuttles to and from their buildings.

This two story, 41 room Howard Johnson features an outdoor pool and plenty of restaurants for neighbors.