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The ARC Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Fort Smith with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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The ARC Hotel, in the heart of the action, offers travelers a free full breakfast, laundry facilities, an indoor pool, in-room WiFi, luggage storage, and 24/7 front desk service. Guests appreciate the quality breakfast, excellent value, and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

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Standard King Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(139 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Two Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(56 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Two Queen Wheel Chair Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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King Wheel Chair Accessible Roll In Shower | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Wheel Chair Accessible Roll In Shower

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Two Room Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 King Sofa Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Single Room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
6813 Phoenix Ave, Fort Smith, AR, 72903

What's nearby

  • Mercy Hospital Fort Smith - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Central Mall - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Baptist Health-Fort Smith - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Fort Smith Convention Center - 10 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Fort Smith National Historic Site - 11 min drive - 5.9 miles

Getting around

  • Fort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The ARC Hotel

Property highlights
The ARC Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, overall value, and helpful staff
Room features
All 63 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 27-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • 27-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

The ARC Hotel Hotel
The ARC Hotel Fort Smith
Welcome Suites Fort Smith
The ARC Hotel Hotel Fort Smith
Holiday Inn Express Fort Smith

Frequently asked questions

Does The ARC Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is The ARC Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The ARC Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The ARC Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The ARC Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The ARC Hotel located?

Situated in Fort Smith, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of VA Medical Center, Mercy Hospital Fort Smith, and Mercy Clinic Convenient care. Advance Care Hospital-Ft Smith and CHRISTUS DUBUIS Hospital of Fort Smith are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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The ARC Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 561 out of 1044 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1044 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1044 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1044 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1044 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice friendly helpful staff Easy parking, luggage cart, pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's very clean and the quietness is outstanding if that's what you're looking for. Breakfast is outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and nice people.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Santhosh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money. Good hotel, can improve breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a super nice hotel. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Cruz

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff was night, our room could’ve used a little more tlc
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jason

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here often in the past but this will be my last visit. Found bedbugs
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay at this hotel every time I come to Fort Smith. The price is fantastic, friendly staff, great breakfast bar, and CLEAN rooms. Don't let the price scare you...its just a great deal! Convenient location near restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great, a lot of amenities close by
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shakayla

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Check in was great, perfect location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaylene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great front desk staff. Very pleasant and helpful. Hotel was nice, clean and quiet. A+++++
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They had a really nice breakfast and we're kind to bring us a blanket an extra towels
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome breakfast ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Employees were very friendly and breakfast was enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel; easy access & friendly staff...would stay here again😊
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to shopping
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was friendly. The soap dispensers in the showers was empty. The bath tub was extremely slick and had something dirty on the bottom of the bath tub
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, budget friendly place to stay near the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and Easy location!¡!

Great place to stay. Easy access to restaurants, shopping, hospital!¡!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Izzathulla

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the worst hotels I’ve ever stayed in. The room had a strong, unpleasant odor—like urine. There were no basic toiletries such as shampoo or body wash, and the towels smelled terrible. After staying there, my family developed eye allergies.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good experience

Very nice hotel. Quiet. Nice breakfast. Very nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quick stay

Comfortable stay! Great breakfast and friendly front desk!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Bang for the Buck

It's an older hotel, but no complaints! The room was clean and comfortable, the staff was friendly and professional, and the hot breakfast was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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