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The ARC Hotel

Property class: 2.5

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $92
$80 nightly
$92 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9

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6813 Phoenix Ave, Fort Smith, AR, 72903
  • Place, VA Medical Center
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Smith Convention Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Smith National Historic Site
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and two lamps.

King Wheel Chair Accessible Roll In Shower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(155 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a lamp, a heater, and a coat rack.

Standard Two Queen Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(62 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a lamp, a heater, and a coat rack.

Two Queen Wheel Chair Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a desk.

King Wheel Chair Accessible Roll In Shower

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Fort Smith

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
  • Riverfront Amphitheater - 12 min drive - 9.0 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chuy's - ‬11 min walk

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 satellite premium 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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from July 24 2026 to November 1 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 575 out of 1063 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 1063 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 136 out of 1063 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1063 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1063 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, good breakfast. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome breakfast, staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful front desk and very friendly. Biscuits and gravy were very good and the kids had a blast in the indoor pool.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is pretty dated, but it was clean and the beds were comfortable. They have a decent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was very good and our room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ricky

Liked: Staff & service
Ok hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room,pleasant staff and plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kristia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcomed pets, friendly staff, great breakfast options
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place was clean. Staff was very polite and friendly. Beds were hard and the pool was terribly cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is great. Good location with easy access to food and shopping. For the last 4 years, we have stayed at this place when we come to town. It's always clean, great staff and great service. When you compare hotel prices this is the best deal.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was really good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice, clean ,and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fresh breakfast and nice selection. Staff friendly. Clean location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to lay your head
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Althea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was fine. I will be back July the fourth weekend. I hope tge hot tub is working. And the pancakes. But other than that I thought it's was just fine.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limited plug-ins. Very good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They’re doing some renovating here. The room I was in was nicely renovated.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dalynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our favorite hotel in Fort Smith. It’s clean, convenient, comfortable and the price is very good. We don’t even look anywhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good. It claims heated pool but it wasn't heated. It was very clean and bed was comfortable. Staff was polite
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was friendly and kind Breakfast was nice and hot and there was plenty for everyone there. Staff was fast to keep everything filled for the crowd they had. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes it had everything we required for our stay. The staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, helpful staff and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025