With a stay at The ARC Hotel in Fort Smith, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Mercy Clinic Convenient care and Advance Care Hospital-Ft Smith. .This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from VA Medical Center and 1 mi (1.7 km) from CHRISTUS DUBUIS Hospital of Fort Smith.
What's nearby
VA Medical Center - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
Kay Rodgers Park - 8 min drive - 6.8 miles
Fort Smith Convention Center - 11 min drive - 6.6 miles
Fort Smith National Historic Site - 11 min drive - 7.2 miles
Fort Smith Museum of History - 11 min drive - 7.2 miles
Getting around
Fort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional) - 4 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A - 13 min walk
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 17 min walk
Chuy's - 11 min walk
Starbucks - 2 min drive
About this property
The ARC Hotel
The ARC Hotel offers 63 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 27-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 63 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
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
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
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.
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
The ARC Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Staff was accommodating, and friendly. Hotel may need some up dates but clean, affordable, and pet friendly. Shopping and dining near by. I’ve stayed here last year and would stay again.
Breakfast was perfectly prepared with options for people with varied dietary needs. Staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean and prepared for our arrival with the fridge cold and the air at 70. Well stocked bathroom amenities and decent gym setup as well.
Very curious staff, clean spacious room, comfy beds, hot water. Breakfast was one of the best we’ve had! Great value here.
Teresa
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
Shujiro
Apr 16, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel used to be a Holiday Inn, which has a new property across the street. The building does show signs of its age. While the room was clean, the decor and carpet seemed to be original, maybe repainted. But the price was the best in the area, ideal for a quick break overnight. Breakfast was good.
Shujiro
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified
8/10 Good
Nikki
Dec 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was excellent, the hotel was clean and smelled good.
The room was comfortable, the shower needed repairs but still workable. The staff were amazing and attentive. We were staying for a family funeral and it was easily accessible to church, funeral home and family. We would stay again when seeing family in area.