Holiday Inn Express is one of the world's most familiar hotel brands, and the Hot Springs hotel offers what it is known for: clean, modern rooms, a breakfast offer in most locations, an easy check-in and a moderate price. It does not try to compete with the Arlington's history or the boutique feel of the downtown inns, and it does not need to. Many visitors to Hot Springs spend their days in the national park, at the lakes, at the racetrack or at a family event, and they want a comfortable, quiet room and a reliable breakfast before they go. This is the sort of place that serves them well. IHG Rewards members can earn and use points, and the suites option gives families some extra space. Check position, parking and the details of the rate when you book.
Location
Hot Springs sits in a valley between the Ouachita hills, with the historic downtown and Bathhouse Row at its heart and the lakes to the south and east. A branded hotel outside the historic core is usually a short drive to the baths, so confirm the distance and parking when you book. If you want to walk to the baths and restaurants, look at the downtown properties.
Rooms and facilities
Expect standard king and double-queen rooms, with suite options for families, television, a work desk, a coffee maker and often a microwave and refrigerator. Many Holiday Inn Express hotels have a pool and a fitness room, but the details vary by hotel, so confirm them, along with the breakfast offer, parking and any pet policy. Ask for a quiet room if you are a light sleeper.
Who it suits
Families, couples and road-trippers who want a reliable room at a fair price, and sports and event visitors who arrive in groups. Because the brand is consistent, there are few surprises, which is a comfort when you are planning a trip around a race weekend, a festival or a family occasion. Visitors seeking a spa-town atmosphere may prefer a historic hotel or an inn, but for practicality this is a strong value.
Practical tips
Hot Springs is busy during race meets at Oaklawn, festival weekends and the fall season, when rates rise and rooms are scarce, so book early. Reserve a bathhouse treatment before you arrive, since popular slots fill. Midweek and winter stays are usually cheaper. Pack layers for the hills and sun protection for the lakes. Read recent traveler comments for the current state of the rooms and the breakfast before you decide, and ask the front desk about early breakfast hours if you plan a sunrise start for the trails or the lake.
Why stay here
- ✓IHG Rewards program
- ✓Breakfast offer
- ✓Suite options
- ✓Pool
- ✓Fitness room
- ✓Free wireless internet
- ✓Parking on site
- ✓Moderate price level
Good questions
Is breakfast included?+
Most Holiday Inn Express hotels include breakfast. Confirm what your rate includes.
Is it near Bathhouse Row?+
Check the distance and parking when you book. Many chain hotels are a short drive from the baths.
Can I earn IHG points?+
It is an IHG brand, so stays are generally eligible. Confirm when you book.
