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Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG

2.5 star property

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Free daily buffet breakfast
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Interior
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Jetted Tub (Communications)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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1637 N 12th Court, Van Buren, AR, 72956
  • Place, Baptist Health-Van Buren
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Kay Rodgers Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Smith Convention Center
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Standard Room

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Jetted Tub (Communications)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Jetted Tub (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower) | Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Van Buren

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG in Van Buren, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Baptist Health-Van Buren and Arkansas River. .This hotel is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Kay Rodgers Park and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Harper Arena.

What's nearby

  • Baptist Health-Van Buren - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Kay Rodgers Park - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Mercy Hospital Fort Smith - 14 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Fort Smith National Historic Site - 16 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Fort Smith Convention Center - 16 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Fort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Firehouse Subs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Braum's Ice Cream & Dairy Stores - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG

Hotel in Van Buren with free breakfast and a fitness center
Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG offers 68 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Premium cable television is provided. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 68 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM
Contactless check-in available

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

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
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 670 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and everything was very clean. Check-in was super quick.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Barb

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
The sheets are thread bare and had a horrible brown stain on it. It was clear the comforter had not been washed in months. There was hair in the bathroom and pee stains on the toliet. We were close to the elevator and didnt get much sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JaZaria

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very clean, and the rooms are huge!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, Palm Springs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice HIE! Always know what to expect. My go to for lodging.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean place to stay. Nice rooms, nice property. The breakfast was good. The side door lock with key doesn't work (it was unlocked at all times), there was no a/c in the hallway on the 2nd floor, one of our keys did not work with our door. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious for a two queen room! Push button control for room darkening blind. Friendly, personable staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing stay!

Very nice! Clean and new!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'm becoming a huge fan of Holiday Inn Express - I've stayed at three different ones in the last 2 months and they have all, including this one, been clean, comfortable and quiet. I've been most impressed with staff - from checking in to the breakfast provider to checking out - they all have all been welcoming and super friendly. Hard to find these days! I've already booked another stay for business next month!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Troy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Smh

Multiple power outages, and after prepaying ahead of time they tacked on $700 in charges on our card upon checkout. Now have to wait 3-5 days for them to be refunded. Not worth the price!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nhia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great service

Spacious, comfortable, quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and nice area with lots of choices.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff were friendly. Room was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Business traveller, Travelled with pets
Clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our check in and out was easy and quick. The room was very clean with well maintained and updated fixtures. The breakfast area was very clean and well stocked. The bed was very comfortable with 4 fluffy king size pillows. While we did not use the laundry on our floor, I did notice that the machines were new and the area was very clean just like the rest of the property. We had a very relaxing quiet night. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mel

Liked: Cleanliness
Place was nice only issue was interior elevator repairs were shabby
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall really good. We arrived very late and almost all the rooms were booked. The room was clean but didn’t have any towels. Called the front desk and they apologized and said they would bring them right up. After 15 minutes I went down to find they had totally forgot about it. It was a very small inconvenience but unpleasant after a full day of traveling and just wanting a hot shower and go to bed. Breakfast was very basic but they do have really good cinnamon rolls.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jada

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very clean accommodations and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

april

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area to eat breakfast was very warm. I was sweating trying to eat. There weren’t enough low top tables. I ate by the computer because I hate high top tables. They were all open and the low top tables were full. Maybe you should make all the tables in the eating area low tops.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Brian, Fort Worth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Phylllis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall good experience .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025