The renovations will make the casino “a very boutiquey, very fun” place, Downey said, as reported by the cited source. He also confirmed that demolition has already started inside the hotel. Terry Downey, President and CEO of casino owner CQ Holdings, commented that it is “a massive building,' and pointed out that there is “unlimited potential” on this property. There would also be cruise line dock access, which would be used by American Cruise Lines, which would dock riverboats there for 10 hours, according to WBRZ-TV. The hotel has been closed since the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, and while the Belle hotel had 288 rooms, the first phase of renovations will involve remodeling and reopening only 90 rooms, reports The Advocate. The plan will also bring back the casino's hotel, which will reopen after a renovation. The property would operate 316 slot machines and 14 table games. There will also be a 2,500-square-foot sportsbook and lounge. There will be a 16,500-square-foot gaming floor in the atrium of the property along the riverfront in downtown Baton Rouge as well as an oyster bar/bistro, featuring a pizza station, wine bar and bowling lanes. The relocation process is set to start next April and be completed in May 2024.

The Louisiana Gaming Control Board approved last week the move of the Belle of Baton Rouge riverboat casino onto land in a $35 million project that is expected to create 200 new jobs.

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