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Sonesta Essential Van Buren Fort Smith

2.5 star property
Motel in Van Buren with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
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Exterior
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Sonesta Essential Van Buren offers guests a practical start to each day with a breakfast buffet. Visitors stay connected using in-room WiFi throughout their stay. The 24-hour front desk provides assistance whenever needed, while vending machines offer convenient snack options.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Pets Allowed | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Pets Allowed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pets Allowed | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pets Allowed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
3131 Cloverleaf St, Van Buren, AR, 72956

What's nearby

  • Baptist Health-Van Buren - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Kay Rodgers Park - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Mercy Hospital Fort Smith - 11 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Fort Smith National Historic Site - 13 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Fort Smith Convention Center - 13 min drive - 10.1 miles

Getting around

  • Fort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪DQ Grill & Chill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Essential Van Buren Fort Smith

Property highlights
Sonesta Essential Van Buren Fort Smith provides amenities like a free breakfast buffet and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Sonesta Essential Van Buren Fort Smith boast thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • 55-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

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.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 20
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20

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 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

VB Hotel
Rodeway Inn
Van Buren Inn
Sonesta Essential Van Buren Motel
Sonesta Essential Van Buren Van Buren
Sonesta Essential Van Buren Motel Van Buren

Frequently asked questions

Is Sonesta Essential Van Buren Fort Smith pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Sonesta Essential Van Buren Fort Smith?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sonesta Essential Van Buren Fort Smith?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 20 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Sonesta Essential Van Buren Fort Smith?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 20 (subject to availability).

Where is Sonesta Essential Van Buren Fort Smith located?

Situated in Van Buren, this motel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Baptist Health-Van Buren and within 6 mi (10 km) of Arkansas River and Kay Rodgers Park. Harper Arena and Alma Walking Trail are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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