Is parking available at the hotel?

Yes, the hotel offers free self-parking on-site, including spaces for RVs, buses, and trucks.

What type of breakfast is offered and when is it served?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 9:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at the hotel?

Yes, the hotel allows pets in specific rooms for a fee of USD 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 2:30 AM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The hotel provides several accessibility features including a wheelchair-accessible registration desk, public washrooms, and meeting spaces. There are also stair-free paths to the entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking.

Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?

The hotel is located within a 10-minute drive of Baptist Health-Van Buren and the Arkansas River, approximately 3.9 miles from Kay Rodgers Park and Harper Arena. It is also conveniently situated near various local attractions.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, the hotel features an indoor pool, which is available for guests to enjoy.

What are the policies regarding children staying at the hotel?

Children aged 12 years and younger can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding.

Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area

Average nightly price at Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$103
February	US$101
March	US$110
April	US$109
May	US$122
June	US$115
July	US$120
August	US$112
September	US$118
October	US$126
November	US$121
December	US$99

What guests think

At Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG, many travelers highlight very clean, spacious rooms and friendly, accommodating staff, plus quiet stays and a convenient I‑40 location that works well for overnight breaks.

Breakfast feedback is mostly positive, though a number of reviews mention limited selection or occasional outages of popular items. Facilities like the pool and laundry are appreciated, but there are occasional issues with elevator performance and warm temperatures in some common areas. Some guests experienced service hiccups such as billing holds, reservation or room-type mixups, and slow responses. Overall, expect a comfortable, reliable stopover.

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Facilities

Guests appreciate the pool and convenient on-site laundry, with lighted parking noted. Occasional issues include elevator performance and warm temperatures in some common areas.

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10

Sharon

18 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in, courteous staff, comfortable and spacious rooms, delicious breakfast. Kids enjoyed the pool 3ft-5ft. Overall, pleased with our 1 night, 2 room accommodations.

10

Melody

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed one night on our way home to TN ; The young man at check in was exceptional; the room was large , clean ; nice bright decor ; nice bathroom & comfortable bed ; breakfast & coffee were good ; morning front desk staff was a bit grumpy; elevator was slow , but was a lovely facility & restful stay !

8

Mel

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Place was nice only issue was interior elevator repairs were shabby

10

Mark

29 Apr 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Amazing! Newly remodeled, so clean and eye friendly. Great breakfast and service. Very nice pool. Easy access to everything. I highly recommend this hotel.

8

Tony

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean place to stay. Nice rooms, nice property. The breakfast was good. The side door lock with key doesn't work (it was unlocked at all times), there was no a/c in the hallway on the 2nd floor, one of our keys did not work with our door. Staff were friendly and helpful.

10

James

5 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice cream and friendly. The only issue was that elevator went out of order overnight so he had to walk a flight of stairs. Other than That it is a great place.

8

Laura

17 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly.. wanted to exercise in the fitness room but no A/C on and was too warm. Bed comfortable, room clean

10

Richard

14 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean with excellent breakfast and staff. Movie theater next door. Lighted parking

8

Bradrell

21 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was very clean pool was nice for the kids.

10

Karen

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our check in and out was easy and quick. The room was very clean with well maintained and updated fixtures. The breakfast area was very clean and well stocked. The bed was very comfortable with 4 fluffy king size pillows. While we did not use the laundry on our floor, I did notice that the machines were new and the area was very clean just like the rest of the property. We had a very relaxing quiet night. I would stay here again.

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently praise very clean rooms and public areas, with some describing the property as fresh or newly updated. A few report lapses such as stained linens, stray hairs, or dirty fixtures in bathrooms and pet rooms.

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10

Cassie

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spacious and everything was very clean. Check-in was super quick.

10

Edicela

23 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room and bathroom were spotless love the stay

10

april

21 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cleanliness should have gotten a 5 but there were some long black hairs on the bathroom floor.

10

Jada

7 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean accommodations and friendly staff

10

Madeline

20 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean & large bathrooms

4

Barb

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The sheets are thread bare and had a horrible brown stain on it. It was clear the comforter had not been washed in months. There was hair in the bathroom and pee stains on the toliet. We were close to the elevator and didnt get much sleep.

8

Suzanne

18 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Decent hotel. The breakfast closed at 9:30 on saturday....too early! The rim around the toilet was black and filthy

4

Susan

11 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bed sheets where disgusting and w board that was supposed to cover wires was loose and fell off of the headboard and onto me. Jetted tub was also incredibly dirty. Would probably not stay here again.

10

David

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and clean and well maintained

6

sue

5 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The foyer and dining area were spotless, our ‘doggie’ room had multiple pee stains on the carpet and smelled, the coverlet was dingy then in the middle of the night I discovered dried blood on it.

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious, comfortable, and generally quiet with modern touches. Some guests note firm or worn mattresses, high bed height, small or low-tech TVs, spotty Wi‑Fi on upper floors, or noise near elevators.

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Melody

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed one night on our way home to TN ; The young man at check in was exceptional; the room was large , clean ; nice bright decor ; nice bathroom & comfortable bed ; breakfast & coffee were good ; morning front desk staff was a bit grumpy; elevator was slow , but was a lovely facility & restful stay !

10

jerry h.

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was comfortable and cool.

10

Nhia

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious, comfortable, quiet.

6

Nicklaus

2 Mar 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very clean, but it seemed like there was furniture missing. One chair in the corner and 2 beds. Big open space where a loveseat or table and chairs normally are? Also TV was pretty small. I WAS CHARGED 2X FOR MY STAY AND HOTEL INSISTED IT WAS ONLY ONCE! MY CC LEDGER SHOWS IT CLEARLY 2/28 & 2/27!

8

Peter

20 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Large room clean suite but low tech with no streaming options.

4

Barb

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The sheets are thread bare and had a horrible brown stain on it. It was clear the comforter had not been washed in months. There was hair in the bathroom and pee stains on the toliet. We were close to the elevator and didnt get much sleep.

10

Marsha

30 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pool was nice and warm. Internet was problematic

8

Shannon

19 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beds was hard..woke up w headache and back pain

10

JaZaria

17 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was very clean, and the rooms are huge!

8

Pawel

10 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Wi-fi did not work on the 4th floor. Otherwise a very good place to stay; clean quiet, good breakfast.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful, and check-in/out is usually quick. Occasional problems include billing/hold disputes, overbooking, room-type or accessibility mixups, forgotten requests, and inconsistent front-desk attitude.

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10

Melody

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed one night on our way home to TN ; The young man at check in was exceptional; the room was large , clean ; nice bright decor ; nice bathroom & comfortable bed ; breakfast & coffee were good ; morning front desk staff was a bit grumpy; elevator was slow , but was a lovely facility & restful stay !

10

Rebecca

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The man that checked us end was super nice and the 2ladies the next morning. ❤️

8

James

9 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff didn't disclose vital information. They didn't charge the rooms correctly and didn't inform me of a $75 holding charge per room. These errors caused my CC company to put a hold on my account. After two phone calls and 10 days, I got all the issues resolved. I suggest booking thru a third-party. Otherwise, the hotel is nice and convient to I40.

10

Michael

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I'm becoming a huge fan of Holiday Inn Express - I've stayed at three different ones in the last 2 months and they have all, including this one, been clean, comfortable and quiet. I've been most impressed with staff - from checking in to the breakfast provider to checking out - they all have all been welcoming and super friendly. Hard to find these days! I've already booked another stay for business next month!

10

Dale

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super friendly staff.

2

Troy

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Multiple power outages, and after prepaying ahead of time they tacked on $700 in charges on our card upon checkout. Now have to wait 3-5 days for them to be refunded. Not worth the price!

2

kyle

22 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

After driving all day we were 15 minutes away and the hotel called us to tell us they over booked and they could not give us a room. It was 11pm, we had to scramble to find a place to stay so late. Also the manager made the girl front desk call us instead of being a manager and doing it themselves. That’s kinda messed up in my opinion.

4

Renee

13 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room itself was clean and comfortable. The staff, however, was not courteous, helpful, or at all friendly. When I called to try and make a reservation I was given a much higher price than I found online, and when I mentioned that, I was told to book online then. When we arrived I was told that because I booked through a third party I would not get my points and that the person that I spoke with should have offered to match the third party price. She was standing right there and was very indifferent and argumentative. Also, our room ended up being right next to the elevator and I heard it running all night. If you want to feel welcome, this is not the place for you.

6

Roy

29 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We reserved a room with a roll-in shower because that is what my wife needs due to her limited mobility, we were told that one was available when I booked the room. Upon our arrival we were told that the room was not available because the individual staying there the previous night had extended their stay. That to me is unacceptable, while I can empathize with their situation it did not alter the fact that I requested and paid for a specific type of room. It is frustrating when you make a choice to stay somewhere based on what they say they have available to you and then you find out that they do not.

8

Edward

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall really good. We arrived very late and almost all the rooms were booked. The room was clean but didn’t have any towels. Called the front desk and they apologized and said they would bring them right up. After 15 minutes I went down to find they had totally forgot about it. It was a very small inconvenience but unpleasant after a full day of traveling and just wanting a hot shower and go to bed. Breakfast was very basic but they do have really good cinnamon rolls.

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Location

Convenient just off I‑40 in a generally safe, quiet area, with a movie theater next door and restaurants a short drive away. Walking options are limited.

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Chelsea

29 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed one night on trip across the country with my son. Hotel felt safe. Was clean and bed was comfortable. Short drive to restaurants nearby.

8

Constance

20 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice property of the interstate. We needed a short stop over and this worked well.

8

Regina

4 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to I-40

10

Crystal

13 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location and safe

10

Paul

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place. Perk is close to interstate

10

Jason

15 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was easy to get to, in a safe area and very clean.

10

Esther

7 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convient and easy access to the interstate

10

Robert

15 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

For it being in a 300,000 people city it was really nice and quie there and there was a movie theater right next door

10

Nina

9 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was our 4th stay at this hotel located right near I-40 exit. It's the midpoint between Atlanta and Albuquerque. Breakfast and wifi are included. Each experience has been just as great as the first one, perfect for a rest on the journey. Thank you, Holiday Inn Express Suites!

10

Douglas

3 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good place, nice staff, quiet location just off the highway a few blocks though there is not much that you can walk to close to the hotel.

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Dining

Breakfast is often praised and sometimes above average, with popular items like cinnamon rolls. Some guests found it basic or limited at times, and there were a few reports of items or equipment being unavailable.

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JAMES

11 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Stayed two nights during the solar eclipse. Room was spacious and clean. Breakfast was very good and a large cut above normal breakfast fare at many hotels (even had biscuits and gravy one morning). Staff was very friendly

10

Sharon

18 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in, courteous staff, comfortable and spacious rooms, delicious breakfast. Kids enjoyed the pool 3ft-5ft. Overall, pleased with our 1 night, 2 room accommodations.

10

Brittnee

3 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean very safe feeling hotel. Great hotel and experience. Breakfast was amazing for hotel breakfast! Will definitely be back!

8

Harold

27 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was very poor

2

Cimara

19 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Terrible breakfast!!!!! Expensive for waht you get.

10

Melody A

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pancake machine was out of service. Ran out of cinnamon rolls which is the whole reason i picked where we stayed. Staff was wonderful. Very clean facility

10

Richard

14 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean with excellent breakfast and staff. Movie theater next door. Lighted parking

8

Edward

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall really good. We arrived very late and almost all the rooms were booked. The room was clean but didn’t have any towels. Called the front desk and they apologized and said they would bring them right up. After 15 minutes I went down to find they had totally forgot about it. It was a very small inconvenience but unpleasant after a full day of traveling and just wanting a hot shower and go to bed. Breakfast was very basic but they do have really good cinnamon rolls.

10

john

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel was very clean and the staff was helpful. The free breakfast was great!

10

Susan

17 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Brand new hotel. Everything worked. Staff was friendly and helpful. Great breakfast that included turkey sausage, important for people like me who don't eat pork.

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1	2	3	4 $118	5 $131	6 $132	7 $122
8 $106	9 $122	10 $125	11 $122	12 $122	13 $145	14 $118
15 $104	16 $125	17 $131	18 $131	19 $114	20 $136	21 $131
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29 $111	30 $122

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		1 $114	2 $110	3 $106	4 $107	5 $104
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20 $103	21 $106	22 $107	23 $104	24 $106	25 $107	26 $104
27 $107	28 $107	29 $107	30 $116	31 $103

Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Jetted Tub (Communications)

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