Suggested hotel is the Best Western

2720 North MacArthur Drive
Alexandria, La.
318-445-5530 or 888-338-2008. 

A  block of rooms is reserved under LSU Ag till December 13, 2009.

http://www.bestwesternlouisiana.com/hotels/best-western-alexandria-inn-and-suites-and-conference-center/

* From: Interstate 49. Take Exit 86 and take a left turn following Highway 165 south to the Frontage Road. The Best Western of Alexandria Inn & Suites Conference Center is on the right. You can't miss it.