In a state where every man and woman are a king and queen, and a hotel where the past becomes the present, the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center hotel blends both history and elegance. The historic Heidelberg and Capitol House Hotel offers historic ambiance with updated, modern amenities. The hotel is adjacent to the Shaw Center and the Raising Canes Convention Center. It is less than five minutes from the Louisiana State Capitol, and it is only three miles from Louisiana State University. We are pleased to provide our guests with a smoke-free facility. The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle within a five-mile radius of the hotel. Our 291 elegantly appointed guest rooms have been designed with all of the comforts and conveniences of modern hospitality while maintaining the luster and appeal of the original building facades. The third-floor pool and deck overlook the Mississippi River as do the two river-view ballrooms. The Hilton Hotel was a significant part of Louisiana's colorful political history. From Huey P. Long to John F. Kennedy- the hotel was home to American Presidents- glamorous celebrities- and generations of weddings/conventions and loyal business travelers. Historic Baton Rouge exhibits the warmth of Southern hospitality. From a taste of Cajun Country to the west- to the romance and charm of Plantation Country to the east-visitors to Baton Rouge delight in the seamless merger of past and present. Come experience the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center hotel where business is a pleasure, and a celebration becomes a cherished memory. The Historic Hilton now features a hidden speakeasy in the original Tunnel space below the hotel available for private events and activated throughout the year speakeasy style. When you are ready to explore Baton Rouge-the Hilton Capitol Center hotel is located in the center of downtown among some of the areas most visited attractions;