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Embassy Suites Little Rock

3.5 star property
Suburban hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
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Lobby
Free full breakfast
Embassy Suites Little Rock, near the University of Arkansas-Little Rock, offers a daily manager's reception after breakfast. Enjoy on-site shopping, in-room WiFi, and dry cleaning services. The staff consistently earns praise from previous visitors.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available

Room options

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Showing 34 of 34 rooms

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

One King Bed, Non-Smoking, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - king
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, One King Bed, Non-Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - king
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Living area | 37-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, pay movies

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - king
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite | Living area | 37-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, pay movies

Executive Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - king
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - king
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Corner

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - king
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - king
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - king
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - king
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Corner

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Corner

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - king
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Corner

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Corner

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - king
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - king
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Suite, 1 King Bed (Wellness, In-room air purification)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Suite, 1 King Bed (Wellness, In-room air purification)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - king
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Wellness, Mobility & Hearing, In-room air purification)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Wellness, Mobility & Hearing, In-room air purification)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - king
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Wellness, In-room air purification)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Wellness, In-room air purification)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - king
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Suite One King and One Sofa Bed Corner

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Suite One King and One Sofa Bed Corner

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - king
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite One King and One Sofa Bed Non-Smoking

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Suite One King and One Sofa Bed Non-Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(62 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - king
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Two Room Premium King Suite

  • Sleeps 4

2 Room Premium Suite-2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 6

Two-Room King Suite

  • Sleeps 4

One-Bedroom King Suite With Roll-in Shower-Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

2 Room Corner Premium Suite-1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen 1 Bdrm Suite Mobility Access W/Tub

  • Sleeps 6

1 King Pure Suite Mobility/Hearing Access Tub

  • Sleeps 4

2 Qns Prem Ste Mobility/Hearing Access Tub

  • Sleeps 6

Two Room Suite With 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 6

Two-Room Corner King Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Corner Suite 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 6

2 Rm Corner Premium Suite-2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

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Interior

2 Room Executive Suite-1King Bed

  • Sleeps 4

Two-Room Suite With 2 Queen Beds-Pure Wellness

  • Sleeps 6

Two-Room Suite-Pure Wellness With 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4

Mobility Accessible One Bedroom Suite King Tub

  • Sleeps 4

Two-Room Presidential King Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Map
11301 Financial Centre Pkwy, Little Rock, AR, 72211

What's nearby

  • Arkansas Heart Hospital - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Baptist Health - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Little Rock Zoo - 6 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - 6 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • University of Arkansas-Little Rock - 7 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • Little Rock Union Station - 9 min drive
  • Clinton National Airport Airport (LIT) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Wingstop - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Twin Peaks - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Embassy Suites Little Rock

Hotel near Arkansas Heart Hospital
Located close to University of Arkansas-Little Rock and Little Rock Zoo, Embassy Suites Little Rock provides free full breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and shopping on site. Stay connected with in-room WiFi (surcharge), and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a TV in the lobby, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 251 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as perks like safes and WiFi. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and travel cribs
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 37-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 9.95 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 9.95 per day)

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (USD 12 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking on site (USD 17 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate bedroom
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 14,004 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

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
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1997
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • King sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 9.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 9.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Self parking fee: USD 12 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking fee: USD 17.00 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Little Rock Embassy Suites
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Embassy Suites Little Rock Hotel Little Rock

Frequently asked questions

Does Embassy Suites Little Rock have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Embassy Suites Little Rock pet-friendly?

Yes, Embassy Suites Little Rock allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Embassy Suites Little Rock?

Self parking is available for USD 12 per day. Extended parking is available for USD 17.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Embassy Suites Little Rock?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Embassy Suites Little Rock?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Embassy Suites Little Rock located?

Situated in the business district, this hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Arkansas Heart Hospital and within 6 mi (10 km) of Little Rock Zoo and University of Arkansas-Little Rock. Barton Coliseum and MacArthur Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Embassy Suites Little Rock Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 553 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 1026 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 1026 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience!!! Convenient and safe location. Lots of shopping and restaurants close by. Hotel breakfast was definitely a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherese

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodations and rooms clean and convenient parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaKeyvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I had a great experience at this hotel. We were in town for a funeral and we arrived early in the morning the day of the funeral after driving 11 hours, they allowed us to check in early without penalties (early check in fee), they were very understanding to the fact that we had to get ready for the funeral. Thank you Anna for your consideration and understanding!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANN MARIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shenthia

Liked: Amenities
Staff was nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elliot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Surgical procedure at Baptist hotel was excellent. Location, service, cleanliness, will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
yes
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

It was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good made to order omelet breakfast and breakfast buffet. Rooms were very nice and clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

It was so nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good, room was great except it was a little warm, service was great and staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so nice and helpful. Beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

kinlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and nice. The staff is very friendly. Excellent customer service, but the hotel is definitely older, they keep it as fresh as they can, but it has seen better days.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Slick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Pool water not right Food excellent Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

cole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Ok hotel for the pric3

Was a good stay. Room had a smokey smell when we came in. Bathroom vanity was repaired poorly. Shower curtain would not stay closed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and amenities!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Completely satisfied, clean, staff is fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff at the front desk. Restaurant was out of many things for dinner which was frustrating, I think we ordered 4 things- all of which were out. Breakfast was good- but out of ketchup, supposedly. Staff shrugged and said sorry we are out. Lobby is nice and clean, elevators are fast. Our room carpet was pretty worn and stained.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasant stay 😌
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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