Louisianas way more than mardi gras welcome to the hampton inn suites jennings theres always a good excuse to visit the hampton inn suites jennings southwest louisiana is known as the festival capital of the state for good reason youll find something to celebrate nearly every weekend of the year near our hotel in jennings annually more than 75 festivals allow visitors and locals alike to kick up their heels and celebrate the contraband days pirate festival each may the squeezebox