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

2.5 star property
Hotel in Van Buren with free breakfast and a fitness center

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Jetted Tub (Communications) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Jetted Tub (Communications)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

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

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower) | Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1637 N 12th Court, Van Buren, AR, 72956

What's nearby

  • Baptist Health-Van Buren - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Kay Rodgers Park - 9 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Mercy Hospital Fort Smith - 14 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • Fort Smith National Historic Site - 16 min drive - 12.3 miles
  • Fort Smith Convention Center - 16 min drive - 13.0 miles

Getting around

  • Fort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬13 min walk

About this property

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

Property highlights
A free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a gym are just a few of the amenities provided at Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG. In addition to a 24-hour business center and a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, 1 meeting room, and free newspapers
  • A computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 68 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and free infant beds

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG located?

Situated in Van Buren, this hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Baptist Health-Van Buren and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Arkansas River. Kay Rodgers Park and Harper Arena are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 675 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Very clean accommodations and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Nice property and location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

My stay was short but had a pleasant time there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Service was excellent. Breakfast was good. Excellent cleanliness of rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Overall good experience .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Hotel was clean, staff was friendly, quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Very nice
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Clean, new, friendly and great price
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Property was very clean pool was nice for the kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great place to stop, clean, friendly staff, pet friendly , nice area to walk pets.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Clean, comfy, hospitable!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Squeaky clean and the beds are perfection. Pillow top mattresses are so cozy and cloud like, but very supportive, as well. Finally, a good night's sleep in a Hotel! Thank you, Holiday Inn Express!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Nice and clean!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very clean very safe feeling hotel. Great hotel and experience. Breakfast was amazing for hotel breakfast! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Very clean & a nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Comfortable bed - clean & convenient location. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10

Terrible breakfast!!!!! Expensive for waht you get.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Nice place. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Cleanliness should have gotten a 5 but there were some long black hairs on the bathroom floor.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Very clean room. Friendly staff. Breakfast bar fair. Overall stay was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10

The area to eat breakfast was very warm. I was sweating trying to eat. There weren’t enough low top tables. I ate by the computer because I hate high top tables. They were all open and the low top tables were full. Maybe you should make all the tables in the eating area low tops.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very clean with excellent breakfast and staff. Movie theater next door. Lighted parking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Clean, cozy and a nice breakfast. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024