Best Hotels in Arkansas

Visitors agree that the Capital Hotel is Southern hospitality at its best. The property's stellar service shone the brightest to recent travelers, and its on-site eateries didn't disappoint either. One Eleven at the Capital, the Capital Bar & Grill and the Capital Cellar feature traditional Southern recipes and exhaustive wine lists. Its 94 rooms offer luxurious Frette linens, Molton Brown bath amenities and flat-screen TVs. And if you're looking to get your heart pumping while on vacation, the hotel offers complimentary access to the Downtown Fitness Center right across the street. When it comes time to sightsee, you'll like that this hotel's downtown location places it close to the Arkansas State Capitol and the William J. Clinton Presidential Library & Museum.

If you're looking for something more than a hotel, then the 21c Museum Hotel is your answer: As its name suggests, this boutique hotel is also a museum. Actually, it is the first museum in North America dedicated to showcasing solely 21st century artwork. Recent guests loved the cool decor that permeates the hotel and appreciated that the artwork was spread throughout the property and not secluded to one room. Facilities, however, are few and far between. The 21c only has a fitness center and free cruiser bikes, but with the fitness center's life-size superhero suspended from the ceiling and the miles of wooded trails that jut out from the hotel, guests can get in a workout in style. Accommodations are more subdued, decorated in primarily white and featuring splashes of colorful, artistic accents, including throw pillows with animal's faces and bedside lamps designed after tree bark. Amenities include flat-screen TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi access and Nespresso coffee machines. Guests found the rooms to be comfortable and the staff to be friendly, but allotted the highest of praises to The Hive: the on-site restaurant that serves regional cuisine with a modern twist. You can find the 21c Museum Hotel two blocks from Bentonville's town square, about a three-hour drive northwest of Little Rock, Arkansas.

Recent guests said The Burgundy Hotel in Little Rock, Arkansas, is a hidden gem just off Interstate 430. The boutique property features a host of amenities, such as an outdoor pool and sundeck, a small fitness center (and complimentary passes to the 10 Fitness gym located a half-mile away), more than 4,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting spaces and the Table 28 restaurant. Past lodgers were equally impressed with the accommodations. The property's 49 suites start at 450 square feet and including separate living rooms with sofa beds and amenities like minifridges, microwaves, two LED Smart TVs, coffee makers and complimentary Wi-Fi access. The hotel also features six Presidential Suites that offer additional square footage and perks like fireplaces and bathrooms with whirlpool tubs and separate jetted showers. Those in town on business can even opt for the Board Room Suite, which includes meeting facilities for up to 10 people. What's more, many recent guests said the staff was so accommodating and friendly that they felt like family by the end of their stays. 

Recent guests said The Chancellor Hotel is one of the best (and only) upscale options in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Situated less than a mile southeast of the University of Arkansas campus, the hotel is within walking distance of multiple boutiques and Fayetteville's historic square. Most travelers were satisfied with their experience at The Chancellor, although some were disappointed with the high prices and average food quality at the on-site 6494 Bistro & Lounge. Some reviewers also felt room rates were high for the location. Still, lodgers describe accommodations as spacious and well-equipped thanks to amenities like flat-screen TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi access and pillow-top mattresses. Guests were equally pleased with the other on-site amenities, including an indoor-outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, ample meeting space and a full-service business center. 

The Little Rock Marriott is a convenient choice for business and leisure travelers alike. The hotel is packed with work-friendly amenities, including complimentary high-speed Internet, messenger and package services and ample meeting space. And the property's location across the street from Old State House Museum in downtown Little Rock, makes this Marriott a good home base for sightseers. When you're not pounding the pavement, blow off some steam at the hotel fitness center (or soak some up in the sauna) before grabbing a bite to eat at the hotel's steakhouse restaurant, Heritage Grille Steak and Fin. And though some recent visitors view the valet-only parking as a slight drawback, most visitors are quick to praise the hotel's updated accomodations and friendly employees.

Visitors can’t get much closer to Hot Springs National Park than Embassy Suites by Hilton Hot Springs, which sits less than a mile from the park entrance, Bathhouse Row and downtown Hot Springs, Alabama. Each of the 246 two-room suites features a private bedroom and living room, as well as two televisions, a minifridge and a microwave. Warm, natural tones thread an earthy, relaxed mood throughout the hotel – though, some recent guests say that the accommodations could use an update. Still, this Embassy Suites provides a comfortable hub for nearby tourism. And when the weather prevents outdoor plans, the full-service Spa Botanica, an indoor pool and a fitness center are available to provide respite. Since this hotel is part of the Hilton family, members of the Hilton Honors program are eligible to earn and redeem rewards points for staying at this hotel.