By Anja Hemesath
Get Acquainted
Located conveniently in the heart of downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center is a 4-star hotel with historic charm and modern amenities. The hotel’s rooms are gorgeously decorated, featuring rich gold tones, plush sofas, and sky blue colored accents. Dining is made easy at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center, with options for morning and evening room service. Their on-site venue, the Kingfish Bar & Grill has delicious options for dinner—their steak and seafood is popularly enjoyed. Partake in a relaxing swim at the outdoor pool, located on the third-floor rooftop deck and overlooking the Mississippi River. A fitness center and meeting rooms are available for guest use.
Big Day Details
The Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center is now in collaboration with The 121, a neighboring venue perfect for New Orleans-style weddings and receptions. The historic two-story venue has roughly 5,200 square feet of space and can accommodate parties of up to 250 guests. Decorated in the French Colonial style, the ground floor has rustic brick walls, cast-iron railings, dramatic windows, and whimsical glass doors. Additionally, the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center has elegant ballrooms available for party use. The spaces have lofty ceilings, period-arched windows, and luxurious chandeliers.
The 121 designed the stately venue to promote ease, comfort, and style for couples and their attending guests. Bridal parties have access to a lavish dressing room with comfortable seating, full-length mirrors, and a whimsical wall of pink roses. Groomsmen can relax in the Billiard Room, taking part in a game of pool or simply lounging on the room’s leather couches. Parties can appreciate the stunning views of the Mississippi River from The 121’s balcony seating area, which is decorated with wrought iron benches and wooden rocking chairs.
We Simply Adore
Hotel guests should not miss out on drinks and dancing at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center’s Tunnel Speakeasy. An exclusive experience with a secret entrance, the Tunnel Speakeasy requires reservations and a password to obtain access.
Out and About
Travelers can immerse themselves in local history at the Shaw Center for the Arts, Louisiana Art & Science Museum, and Louisiana’s Old State Capitol, as all three sites are brief walks from the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center and The 121. The Vintage Baton Rouge cafe is only a five-minute walk from the hotel and venue and offers an array of tasty coffee drinks and traditional beignets. For visitors looking to explore Louisiana nature, the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens and BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center are both quick drives away from the hotel and venue.
The Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center
