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The Southern Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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A spacious indoor area with large windows, a ceiling fan, and a grand piano.
A spacious room with large arched windows, a beige sofa, wicker chairs, and a potted plant.
A garden pathway leading to a building with a red door, surrounded by lush greenery and a metal archway with a lantern.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a central seating area with a sofa and armchairs.
A breakfast setting with eggs, bacon, a croissant, and a strawberry on a white plate.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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428 E. Boston St, Covington, LA, 70433
  • Place, Covington Trailhead
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, H.J. Smith & Sons General Store and Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bogue Falaya Park
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with shutters.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(47 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

About the area

Covington

At The Southern Hotel, you'll be 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Abita Brewing Company and 17 km (10.5 mi) from Fontainebleau State Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the gym, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning local cuisine breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Covington hotel, you'll be 24.7 km (15.3 mi) from Tammany Trace.

What's nearby

  • Covington Trailhead - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • H.J. Smith & Sons General Store and Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bogue Falaya Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Abita Brewing Company - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Fontainebleau State Park - 21 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Chimes of Covington - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Covington Beer Garden - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Haven Coffee & Cocktails - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Buster's Place Restaurant and Oyster Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Abita Roasting Co. Covington - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Southern Hotel

The Southern Hotel offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Southern Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Covington hotel is smoke free.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Southern Hotel offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Covington hotel provides complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 21 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 100

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 6.00 to 21.00 per person
  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 100 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Southern Hotel Covington
Southern Hotel
Southern Covington
The Southern Hotel Hotel
The Southern Hotel Covington
The Southern Hotel Hotel Covington

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Southern Hotel?

The Southern Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Southern Hotel?

Yep, The Southern Hotel has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Does The Southern Hotel have a pool?

The Southern Hotel has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

What makes The Southern Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Southern Hotel.

Does The Southern Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, local cuisine brekkie is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Southern Hotel?

No, The Southern Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Southern Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Southern Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Southern Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Southern Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 531 out of 629 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 629 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 629 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 629 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 629 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Entire stay was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing property and stunning views!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Waking distance to everything in the historical district. Staff was very friendly and professional. Rooms were clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in historic covington downtown. Walking distance to lots of shops and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is charming with lots of pretty places to sit and relax.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely historic property with new amenities. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome Hotel, staff was great , clean room and awesome area
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The Southern Hotel is a marvelous place to spend your time while traveling. It is a beautiful property which is well maintained and a staff that is friendly and efficient. Rooms are comfortable and nicely appointed. The restaurant and bar are very worth a visit with good atmosphere and very friendly staff. I recommend the Southern Hotel very highly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Always love staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel was spotless… Room was fantastic and the staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was wonderful--staff, accommodations, and interactions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent! Great place and will be back again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Great staff and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, great bar, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great charming hotel with lots of character. Awesome bar downstairs in the lobby as well. We sat and enjoyed $5 old fashions for hours
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The overall hotel was really nice and boutique like.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice cozy boutique hotel with bar and restaurant. Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean rooms. Excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved this hotel!!! Will def be back when I can stay longer. Beautiful, clean and the bed was so comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Well kept room. Restaurant and lounge were very enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restuarant was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very courteous and accommodating staff, front desk, housekeeping, and restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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