A stately presence and storied past meet at the Watermark where guests will find the richest and most eclectic hotel experience in downtown Baton Rouge. Our story began nearly a century ago, high on a bluff overlooking the majestic Mississippi River, when intrepid financiers built our iconic skyscraper as the headquarters of Louisiana Trust & Savings Bank. Today, echoes of that era remain, in hand-painted ceiling murals, carved marble walls and staircases, and old bank vaults converted into dramatic meeting and dining spaces. Walk through our resplendent lobby and enter a world unlike any other. The inspired Art Deco design artfully updated with a sophisticated edge is just the beginning. Our restaurants and social lounges are vibrant enclaves for business travelers, pleasure seekers and locals. Exquisitely appointed rooms and suites welcome you with a stunning fusion of luxurious decor and industrial accents that together offer a mildly rebellious approach to ambiance. And when you are ready to explore, the best of the city awaits just outside your doorstep at our iconic downtown Baton Rouge hotel.