Hilton Garden Inn North Little Rock puts you on the north side of the Arkansas River, a short drive from the downtown Little Rock sights and close to the Argenta district and the Big Dam Bridge trail network. It offers the familiar comforts of the Hilton Garden Inn brand: comfortable beds, a work desk, a lobby with a casual restaurant or bar and a fitness room, in a setting that is quieter and usually a little cheaper than staying right in the River Market. It suits families, business travelers and visitors who plan to drive and want a relaxed base. The advantage of staying across the river is value and ease. Parking is usually simpler than downtown, rates are generally in the middle range and the hotel is well placed for the interstates, so you can reach the Clinton Presidential Center, Central High and Pinnacle Mountain without fighting city traffic. The trade is that you will drive or take a ride to most sights, so plan your days around a few clusters rather than hopping back and forth. Check what is included, such as breakfast and parking, when you book.
Rooms and facilities
Expect clean, comfortable rooms with a work desk, a refrigerator and microwave in many layouts and the usual conveniences. Hilton Garden Inn hotels commonly offer an on-site restaurant or breakfast service, a fitness room and an indoor pool, but details vary by property and over time, so check the current list when you book. If you are traveling with children, ask about rooms with two beds, and request a quieter room away from the road if you are a light sleeper.
Location and getting around
From North Little Rock the Argenta Arts District, the Old Mill and the riverfront trails are a short drive, and the Big Dam Bridge, one of the longest pedestrian and bicycle bridges in the country, links the two sides of the river for walkers and cyclists.
The River Market, the Clinton Presidential Center and the Old State House are a short ride across the bridges, while Central High and the Capitol are a little farther. Pinnacle Mountain State Park is a straightforward drive for a hike. Parking is generally on site, but confirm the arrangements before you arrive.
Who it suits
Families, business travelers and couples who prefer a quieter evening and easy parking over a walkable downtown. It is less suited to visitors who want to stroll to dinner in the River Market without a car. If you plan a mix of museums, trails and history, a car makes everything easy from this location.
Planning notes
A simple three-day plan is the Clinton Presidential Center and River Market on day one, Central High, the Capitol and the Quapaw Quarter historic homes on day two, and Pinnacle Mountain or a ride across the Big Dam Bridge on day three. Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons for walking and cycling.
Compare weekday and weekend rates, since business travel can push weekdays up, and look at flexible cancellation if your plans may change. Pack comfortable shoes and a light layer, and ask about early check-in or luggage storage on arrival day.
Why stay here
- ✓Hilton Garden Inn brand comforts
- ✓On-site restaurant or breakfast service
- ✓Fitness room
- ✓Indoor pool (check when you book)
- ✓Work desk in rooms
- ✓Near the Big Dam Bridge and Argenta
- ✓Easy interstate access
- ✓Free parking on site (check when you book)
Good questions
Is it close to downtown Little Rock?+
It is across the river in North Little Rock, a short drive or ride from the River Market and the Clinton Presidential Center.
Is breakfast available?+
Hilton Garden Inn hotels commonly offer breakfast service. Check the current details for your dates when you book.
Do I need a car?+
A car makes the sights easy from this location. Walkers and cyclists can reach Argenta and the Big Dam Bridge trail network.
