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 - 1.7 km
Kay Rodgers Park - 8 min drive - 10.9 km
Fort Smith Convention Center - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
Fort Smith National Historic Site - 11 min drive - 10.9 km
Riverfront Amphitheater - 11 min drive - 14.5 km
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
Texas Roadhouse - 14 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.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily 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 each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
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 transport
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 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
Handrails in stairways
Lever door handles
Lift
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 lift
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
3 floors
Smoke-free property
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
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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Rating 10 - Excellent. 603 out of 1095 reviews
10 - Excellent
603
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 1095 reviews
8 - Good
255
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1095 reviews
6 - Okay
137
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1095 reviews
4 - Poor
53
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1095 reviews
2 - Terrible
47
8.4/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Hector
13 Feb 2026
Hector
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Steven
11 Feb 2026
Steven
10/10 Excellent
Jose
9 Feb 2026
Jose
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
6/10 Okay
Janis
Travelled with family
9 Feb 2026
There was a leak in the bathroom. The maintenance guy came while we were out. When we returned the door to our room was propped wide open and you could see our belongings, etc. We have no idea how long it was open. No one was in the room, the lights were off. The front desk staff was apologetic and nice.
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.
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
8/10 Good
Theresa
Travelled with partner
1 Feb 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.