The Inn on the River 416 Mississippi Street, Donaldsonville, LA 70346

"If biking from Baton Rouge to New Orleans the Inn is a well positioned stop. While there are several hotels in Donaldsonville, the rest are all run down chain hotels. The Inn is a beautiful historic building updated with modern touches, but still maintains it's character (real wood flooring, 15+ foot ceilings in room, etc.), for basically the same price as a chain. And a block from the levy. The restaurant adjacent to it is also very good. A few things to be aware of: if visiting the area on Sunday pretty much everything is closed except fast food places. And Donaldsonville itself is a wip, they are restoring the historic section but still many old abandoned buildings. Lastly the two best ways in are either riding on the levy (bikes) which is both paved and lighted in Donaldsonville or down railroad street. Ignore what/where Google Maps directs you."

"The owners are super nice, restaurant that serves amazing food and breakfast. All at amazing rates and it's American Owned. Highly recommend staying here anytime you're in the area."

"Affordable place to stay around the plantations. Room was clean and comfy, nothing fancy but has everything you’ll need for a night or two. You get a complimentary breakfast in the morning which is nice. Owners were friendly."

"An enjoyable stay in a quaint inn. Stayed for three nights for work and will certainly return. Adjacent Gaston's BBQ is a major plus and worth visiting alone. So much nicer than staying in a sterile big box."

"Pictures on booking.com very misleading. Staff was kind and agreed to let us check in early. Arrived at hotel and staff member was eager for us to pay for our stay before we saw the room. The room and hotel was not as it looked on booking.com and there was no refrigerator. We chose to stay at another hotel that was up to par. We were charged for one night stay. Hotel was not up to our standards. I will stick with mainstream hotels in the future rather than trying local hotels."