Must-see hotels in Arkansas

  • Deepwood House

    Fayetteville

    This whole home rental is an architectural masterpiece, created by University of Arkansas Architecture professor Herb Fowler. It's a seamless blend of…

  • Treehouse Cottages

    Ozark Mountains

    Sprinkled amid 33 acres of pine forest, these cute, kitschy and spacious stilted wooden cottages are worth finding. Some rooms boast a Jacuzzi tub, a…

  • Lake Catherine State Park

    Arkansas

    The lodging at this state park is excellent. The real gems are 20 lovely Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)–built rustic cabins overlooking the lake; some…

  • Gold-Inn

    Arkansas

    With friendly, welcoming owners, this inn, less than a mile from Bathhouse Row, is an old road motel that has been upgraded into a mid-century boutique…

  • Capital Hotel

    Arkansas

    This 1872 former bank building with a cast-iron facade – a near-extinct architectural feature – is the top digs in Little Rock. There is a wonderful…

  • The Inn at Bella Vista

    Ozark Mountains

    This stunning hotel feels like a lost Frank Lloyd Wright home, and was in fact designed by architect E Faye Jones. Stone, wood and glass come together to…

  • Mt Magazine State Park Cabins

    Arkansas

    These 13 one, two and three-bedroom cabins are as luxurious as digs get in state parks. Tastefully rustic-chic, with exposed-stone and old-wood accents,…

  • Petit Jean State Park Cabins

    Arkansas

    These cabins, many of which are spaced along Cedar Creek Canyon, are a comfortable escape if you need both nature time and a soft bed. Cheaper cabins…

  • The Inn at Mountain View

    Ozark Mountains

    It's the rare property we review that hosts banjo and fiddle workshops, but then along comes the Inn at Mountain View. Besides being an active participant…

  • 1886 Crescent Hotel

    Ozark Mountains

    Of all the pretty historic buildings in Eureka Springs, the Crescent stands out: it's like Downton Abbey meets the Jazz Age (which happened in season 4,…

  • Mather Lodge

    Arkansas

    Petit Jean State Park's beautiful lodge was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression, and is as notable for its historic…

  • 21c Museum Hotel

    Ozark Mountains

    At this Manhattan-meets-the-Ozarks property, every element – from the lobby to on-site galleries to the rooms – feels like an extension of the Crystal…

  • Buffalo Outdoor Center Cabins & Lodges

    Buffalo National River

    Choose from among some 20 immaculate, well-appointed log cabins, built from local hardwoods, that sleep up to eight people comfortably (depending on the…

  • Mt Nebo State Park Cabins

    Arkansas

    The cabins at Mt Nebo State Park run the gamut from simple rustic affairs with wood stoves, to three-bedroom, well-appointed homes with a spa tub and a…

  • Inn at Carnal Hall

    Fayetteville

    Located on the University of Arkansas campus, this inn is named for the school's first women's residential dormitory. Over time the building has housed…

  • The Cabins at Dry Creek

    Ozark Mountains

    Ozark Folk Center rents out a series of very good-value cabins, with rustic decor and big, roomy spaces that are perfect for a small family or group. A…

  • Arkansas House

    Jasper

    This pretty historic inn is located on the banks of Little Buffalo River, and includes rustic rooms and cozy, country-chic cabins that are a throw back in…

  • Burgundy Hotel

    Arkansas

    Contemporary art; sleek, futuristic furniture; funky yet understated design sense; and a general sense that management has its finger on the cool pulse…

  • Edwardian Inn

    Arkansas

    If the name didn't clue you in, we'll fill in the gaps: the Edwardian is a stately old building with an elegant interior and nine classy, individually…

  • Rosemont

    Arkansas

    This 1880s restored farmhouse near the Governor's mansion oozes cozy Southern charm. The proprietors also offer a few bucolic, historic cottages,…

  • Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa

    Arkansas

    This imposing historic hotel tops Bathhouse Row and constantly references its glory days, even if said days have passed. The grand lobby buzzes at night…

  • Pratt Place Inn & Barn

    Fayetteville

    This rustic retreat occupies 140 acres of farmland, although you're still within an easy drive of Fayetteville's urban amenities. It's a popular wedding…

  • Lookout Point Lakeside Inn

    Arkansas

    As the name suggests, this sprawling B&B overlooks the blue ripple that is Lake Hamilton. There are 14 rooms, all individually decorated, airy and bright,…

  • Wildflower B&B

    Ozark Mountains

    Set right on the Court House Square with a rocking-chair-equipped wraparound porch and cool folk art on the walls. Ask for the front room upstairs; it's…

  • The Lodge at Mt Magazine

    Arkansas

    Sitting on the south bluff of Mt Magazine, this 60-room lodge has views across the valley; 43 of the rooms include a private balcony as well. Rooms are…

  • Basin Park Hotel

    Ozark Mountains

    The Basin Park's first impressions speak to Jazz Age opulence and an early-20th-century high-end holiday aesthetic (makes sense, seeing as the place was…

  • Chancellor Hotel

    Fayetteville

    The Chancellor may be a boutique property, but it's a big one too, boasting some 192 rooms and 15 suites. This is an efficiently run spot that offers…

  • Little Rock Firehouse Hostel & Museum

    Arkansas

    As the name not so subtly implies, this was once a fire station. Now it's a spiffy hostel located in a gorgeous 1917 Craftsman-style building that…