Temporary Housing

Holiday Inn Express Magnolia House & Cypress Inn, 7326 Utah Ave. Bldg. 522 Fort Johnson, Louisiana 71459, 337-531-9000

Reservations for soldiers making a permanent change of station with or without family members and for official temporary duty visitors are made by calling the IHG Holiday Inn Magnolia House & Cypress Inn directly at 337-531-9000 or DSN 312-863-9000. Alternatively, you may visit the IHG website or call 1-877-711-8326 or 1-877-424-2449 for reservations. Receipts for temporary lodging must be provided to the Finance Office for reimbursement.  Pet-friendly rooms are offered upon request and availability.

• Magnolia (Main Building)
• Has 48 guest rooms
• 20 of these rooms are considered family rooms (Fully equipped kitchens with stove, OTC microwave, full size fridge and dishwasher. Bedroom will have 2 king beds with separated living room and sofa sleeper.
• We have 10 Double Queens
• 3 ADA Queens
• 15 Standard Kings
• Cypress (Secondary location near Head Quarters)<
• 4 DVQ Suites    
• 2 ADA Queens    
• 44 Standard King Rooms 

Pets

Pets - $75 Deposit NON REFUNDABLE. There is a daily fee for pet occupancy of $7.00 per day, with a maximum of two (2) pets per room. There is a weight limit of 80 pounds per pet. Allowable pets include domestic dogs and cats. Pit bulls, ferrets, reptiles and snakes are prohibited. Authorization for any pet other than domestic dog and cats must have management approval.

Inside the guest room, pets must be secured in cages whenever Hotel employees (i.e custodial workers, maintenance workers) are present or whenever guest are absent from their room. Pet(s) must be on a leash at all times when outside of the room. Pet owners are responsible to scoop their animals' waste from outside areas. All pets will be exercised at least 100 feet from the building. Pets are restricted from lobby, offices and other common areas.

Pets must be kept in a carrier cage (kennel) when guest is not in the room. If pet is unsecured, lodging housekeeping staff will close the guest room door and contact Custodial Supervisor/ Front Desk immediately. Guest will be notified the room could not be serviced due to unsecured pet.

Vaccinations for all pets must be current. Guest must produce a Pet Health Record from the Vet Clinic within 24 hours from check-in. The record will show that the pet is free of fleas, and any other diseases. Pet owners are responsible for damages caused by their pet(s). Rooms are inventoried prior to and after each occupancy. Damages discovered caused by your pet, will be billed to you at the items' current replacement cost. Pet owners are also responsible for revenue losses incurred if, after vacating your room, we are unable to rent the room as scheduled because of conditions caused by your pet (i.e., urine odors, unusual amounts of animal hair, damage to furniture and or decorative
woods, etc).

Guests with pets will be assigned to designated pet rooms. Pets found in rooms other than designated pet rooms will be basis for eviction.

Smoking Fee

We are a non-smoking facility and charge a smoking fee of $150.

Holiday Inn Express branded amenities that include housekeeping services, free laundry-facilities, shuttle service, complimentary breakfast, a business-center, complimentary Wi-Fi, and pet friendly rooms. Check in time is at 4pm and out time is 11:00 a.m. You may reach us by calling 337-531-9000.