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The Ike Hamilton Expo Center
501 Mane Street
West Monroe, Louisiana
Directions: via MapQuest
Phone: (318) 325-9160
Fax: (318) 329-9183
The Ike Hamilton Expo Center, or The Ike, as it has come to be called was designed with comfort and convenience in mind. The facility is located off Interstate 20 and is surrounded by hotels and restaurants.
- All 7+ acres of Ike structures are under one roof so weather is never a factor!
- Climate controlled main arena with an event area approximately 190' x 300'
- Main area seating for 2900 handicapped accessible
- Two warm up areas
- Additional outdoor area
- Horse barn with 510 stalls w/electricity
- Cattle pens
- Wash racks
- Over 180 RV spots w/water, electric and sewer
- Meeting Rooms
- Concession areas
Directions
The Ike is conveniently located off of I-20. Directions via MapQuest
Hotels
There are several fine hotels within a mile of The Ike. The Hilton Garden Inn is directly across the street. Many offer special Ike rates.
Best Western West Monroe
318-322-9922
I-20 at Thomas Road, West Monroe
52 guest rooms; 14 suites/honeymoon suite - Free local calls, free newspaper, refrigerators, coffee maker, cable TV, hairdryer, and microwave. Outdoor pool, free continental breakfast, laundry room and laundry service, truck parking, honeymoon suite with jacuzzi, no pets allowed.
Fairfield Inn
318-388-3810 or 800-228-2800
401 Constitution Drive, West Monroe
120 guest rooms/suites - Coffeemaker, iron/ironing board and hair dryer. Free continental breakfast, pool, fitness room, airport transportation, small pets allowed.
Hilton Garden Inn
318-398-0653 or 1 (877) STAY-HGI
400 Mane Street, West Monroe
134 guest rooms - Our newest hotel with everything you need to be self-sufficient and productive. Free wired/wireless high speed internet, Garden Sleep System beds, work desks, and 26" HD televisions. The hotel also includes a workout facility, indoor pool, 24-hr Pavilion Pantry convenience mart and the Great American Grill restaurant. The Hilton Garden in also has 2,786 sq ft. of meeting and banquet space available.
Holiday Inn Express
318-807-6000 or 800-HOLIDAY
603 Constitution Drive, West Monroe
88 guest rooms - In-room coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave, hair dryer, full size iron/ board. High speed internet service, outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, free deluxe breakfast bar.
Jameson Inn of West Monroe
318-361-0750 or 800-Jameson (526-3766)
Constitution Drive, West Monroe
67 hotel rooms - Free USA Today, free HBO, 70 channel lineup. Deluxe continental breakfast, exercise facility, outdoor pool, conference room available.
Quality Inn & Suites
318-387-2711 or 800-301-0200
503 Constitution Drive, West Monroe
77 guest rooms/suites - Free newspaper, free local calls, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron/ironing board, some rooms have microwave and refrigerator. Interior rooms, outdoor pool, free continental breakfast, laundry room and laundry service. Pets allowed. Restaurants nearby.
Red Roof Inn
318-388-2420 or 800-843-7663
102 Constitution Drive, West Monroe
97 guest rooms - Free newspaper, free local calls, cable TV, restaurants nearby. Small pets allowed.
Shoney’s Inn
318-325-5780 or 800-552-4667
310 Thomas Road, West Monroe
70 non-smoking guest rooms - Microfridge, HBO remote TV, in-room coffee, free continental breakfast, free local calls and newspaper. Low daily, weekly and monthly rates. Fax service available. 18 & over welcomed.
Super 8 Motel
318-325-6361 or 800-800-8000
1101 Glenwood Drive, West Monroe
99 guest rooms; 1 suite - Free local calls, free newspaper, cable TV. Free continental breakfast, outdoor pool, laundry service, nearby restaurants, and truck parking. No pets.
Wingate by Wyndham
318-387-7395
228 West Blanchard, West Monroe
70 guest rooms - Indoor pool and sauna. Fitness center. High-speed internet service coming soon.
Restaurants
There are numerous restaurants within a two mile radius of The Ike—everything from fast food to fancy fare.
Entertainment/Shopping
There is a miniature golf course within walking distance from The Ike. There is also a 17 screen movie theater and a children’s indoor play center within a mile or two. Kiroli Park, the zoo, children’s museum, and other family entertainment are just a short drive away.
Antique shoppers will fall in love with downtown West Monroe. Antique Alley is filled with art, antiques, and other hidden treasures. There is other shopping in West Monroe and a mall located about a 10 minute drive down interstate.
