re: Port Allen for LSU Game?

Why are hotels outside Knoxville cheaper on game day ?

The hotels right off the interstate or either brand new or less than 10 years old. Unless there is a wreck on the bridge (not a remote possibility) getting to campus on game day generally isn't a problem. LSU is literally the first exit once you get across the river. Returning to the hotel after the game isn't a big deal either. Take river road to downtown BR and jump on I-10 West. There is usually very little Westbound interstate traffic postgame.

The only downside is that there is nothing to do around the hotel unless you like fast food, strip clubs, and/or video poker. Otherwise, I think it's a great place to simply just sleep and take showers while you're in town.

If you are coming from the east it is better to stay in Hammond/Covington/Mandeville. Traffic flows better on I-10E and I-12E post-game than it does heading west and you are heading towards home rather than away from it. Hour drive, maybe 90 minutes, tops.

It’s okay. Just read reviews and you’ll see. It’s a hub for lot lizards catching truck drivers off of I-10 though. That’s what I think.

Hit up Delirious Daiquiri

Port Allen is ok. It's not particularly dangerous or anything if that's what you are worried about. Maybe a little trashy.

There's not really much to do on that side of the river and that bridge is a damn nightmare to cross during the work week which is why it's generally a less desirable area for most people.

There's a great club that stays open until like 5 in the morning on Sunday and Port Allen It's called vibes don't be scared of all the big rims in the parking lot and lined up down the service road on Highway 1

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Personally, I'd look in Denham Springs or somewhere in Prarieville also. This is assuming that all hotels in BR are sold out. You'll be a little further from LSU but it won't take you any longer to get there.

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Why? Even with zero traffic you are at least 20-25 minutes away from campus. On Saturdays from PA it's generally easy to get across the bridge to LSU. Even if traffic is somewhat heavy all you have to do is get in the right lane until you get to the Nicholson/LSU exit. Plus, those hotels sit on Westport Drive, which allows you to go the back way to the La. 1 on-ramp if I-10 is heavy at the Lobdell exit.

Friday the bridge traffic will be heavy. But no moreso than 10/12 West. And again, all you have to do it get over the bridge, then you can exit off on to surface streets to get around BR. Postgame traffic westbound is minimal once you get on the interstate.

If you're looking to party/eat/hangout around the hotel before/after the game, then PA is not your place. But if you're looking to just sleep at the hotel, then it's a cheaper relatively hassle free alternative

I cross the Mississippi from the west and the I-10 bridge is
a nightmare on gameday and any day really. There are only 2 bridges across the Mississippi in a city the size of BR. I take the Airline/Huey Long bridge because it's quicker. Don't go down Nicholson Dr. to get to the stadium either. I get off at Acadian.



Whatever you do, don't get frustrated. Enjoy!

Worth it if the price is that much better. Not much different from some areas in BR.