What to expect: Located along the Red River in the heart of Bossier City's casino district, DiamondJacks Casino & Resort offers 24-hour casino action within a mile of downtown Shreveport and Louisiana Boardwalk shopping, dining, and entertainment. Casino fans will find a wide array of slot machines, gaming tables, and video poker, but the hotel also caters to business travelers with meeting facilities and services.

Amenity highlights: The resort's signature restaurant, DJ's Steakhouse, offers a fine-dining menu that includes certified Angus steaks and fresh seafood. A buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and a Mexican restaurant and bar offers authentic cuisine and a signature margarita. The hotel also has a freeform outdoor pool, spa tub, and sauna, as well as a fitness center. A full-service spa offers massage and other treatments.