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 - 6.8 miles
Riverfront Amphitheater - 11 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
Chuy's - 11 min walk
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 17 min walk
SONIC Drive In - 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.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
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.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM on weekends.
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 on weekends 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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
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Great breakfast & nice hotel for a great price. Very accommodating staff allocating a room for my 90 year old mother.
Eric
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Theresa
Feb 1, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Great room for the price, 2 queens $92 with tax. Room was clean, bathroom floor a little sticky. Good firm bed. AC worked good. Breakfast looked ok we didn't eat. The Korean HotPot/BBQ place across the street was outstanding.
This was our second stay at The Arc. The room was very clean and comfortable. The breakfast was hot and very good. The staff was extremely friendly and polite. And the price (Thanks to Expedia) was very reasonable. I give them 5 stars.
The breakfast was amazing with so many different options and was all complementary. The building was nearly decorated and the room was pretty good. I definitely plan on staying here again.
David
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Skye
Dec 13, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Our stay was good for what we needed - just a one night stay on our way to Springdale. The rooms are definitely dated (lack of outlets, older shower/tub), but comfortable. Overall decent place to stay for a night or two.