Located off the National Parks Highway, La Quinta Inn & Suites Carlsbad is ideally situated for both the business and leisure traveler. In addition to being the closest hotel to Carlsbad Caverns, this TripAdvisor Award of Excellence winner is also minutes from downtown and several businesses and government facilities. Guests staying at the hotel have a variety of amenities to make their trip more convenient and comfortable, including FREE WiFi, free parking, pool, and a FREE Hot Bright Side Breakfast® served daily.La Quinta Inn & Suites Carlsbad has a few things that set it apart, including a welcoming atmosphere that inspires a memorable trip. The staff works to make your time at the hotel excellent, and is available to answer questions and make sure you have everything you need. Your pets are welcome at the hotel, and everyone will appreciate the 100-percent nonsmoking environment.Amenities are another part of what makes the hotel great. Travelers have access to a fitness center for daily workouts, a beautiful outdoor pool, spa, laundry facilities, and the Bright Side Market, which sells beverages and snacks around the clock. Those in town for work can utilize the business center and meeting facilities. Plus, everyone will enjoy the FREE Hot Bright Side Breakfast®, which features morning favorites like waffles, scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage, hot and cold cereals, fresh fruit, bread and gourmet muffins, bagels, milk, juice, coffee, and more. You can enjoy the best continental breakfast around from 4am-9am Monday through Friday and 6:30am-10am Saturday and Sunday. If all of this wasn’t enough, you can enjoy a FREE Pizza Social every Wednesday compliments of the hotel.Your room offers privacy and comfort throughout your time in Carlsbad. Use the pillowtop bed to relax and catch up on your favorite shows, or to get a good night sleep. Rooms are outfitted with flat-screen TVs with premium cable, hair dryer, alarm clock, iron, ironing board, coffee maker, refrigerator, and microwave. An efficient work area makes it easy to set up your laptop or finish paperwork.Carlsbad draws visitors for many reasons, including top government facilities, the oil and gas industry, and a top-rated national attraction. Corporate guests are an easy drive from several top spots, including Sandia National Labs, the Carlsbad Medical Center, WIPP, EXCEL Energy, New Mexico State University, Halliburton, and Baker Hughes.If you’re looking for outdoor recreation and adventure, Carlsbad has plenty. Visitors come to town to experience one of the country’s national wonders—the Carlsbad Caverns. The new Guadalupe Trails just received National Accreditation, and joins the Guadalupe National Park, Carlsbad Caverns National Parks and Sitting Bull State Park to form combined hiking and biking trails stretching over 100 miles! Other points of interest are the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, Sitting Bull Falls, and Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Don’t forget to explore Carlsbad as well. Guests enjoy the Carlsbad Museum and Art Center, attend events at the Pecos River Village Conference Center, watch games at Ralph Boyer Caveman Stadium, and explore the shops and restaurants of downtown. Favorite local eateries include The Trinity, The Lucky Bull, and Pecos River Café.Whether traveling for business or leisure, La Quinta Inn & Suites Carlsbad provides an excellent spot to unwind and relax. With an excellent location and friendly staff, it’s easy to see why it’s a top pick in the area. Come see what it's like to wake up on the bright side® at this award-winning Carlsbad hotel.