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Beard and Lady Inn

3.0 star property
Inn in Chester with free parking

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Hallway
Exterior
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Room 9 : Wild Wild West | Private kitchenette | Shared fridge, microwave
Hallway

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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411 E Front Ave, Chester, AR, 72934
  • Place, Evans Trail Loop
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mountainburg City Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mountainburg City Hall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Room 11 Commitment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room 9 : Wild Wild West

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room 4 Childhood

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room 2 Rosy's

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

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Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Room 8 : Being Alone

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room 1 Writer's Block | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Room 1 Writer's Block

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

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Room 7 Geisha

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 6 : Fear of Missing Out | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Room 6 : Fear of Missing Out

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 10 : Middle East

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Family Room

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Grand Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds

Grand Room

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Room 3 Aging

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room 5 Honey

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Villa

  • 11 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 24
  • 8 Queen Beds, 2 King Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Chester

Located 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Ozark National Forest, Beard and Lady Inn is within a 10-minute drive of Evans Trail Loop. This 11-room, 3-star inn welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and coffee/tea in a common area.
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What's nearby

  • Evans Trail Loop - 5 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Mountainburg City Park - 5 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Mountainburg City Hall - 6 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Artist Point - 9 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Lake Fort Smith State Park - 10 min drive - 7.9 miles

Getting around

  • Fort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Den - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chester Country Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fort Smith Filter Plant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Crawdad Hole - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Neon Moon - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Beard and Lady Inn

Inn in Chester with free parking
Guest of Beard and Lady Inn enjoy features like coffee in a common area, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. Free parking is included with your stay. Additional amenities include a gift shop and a garden.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer designer toiletries, and memory foam beds with premium bedding and down comforters ensure a restful night. 7 bathrooms and wardrobes or closets are also standard. Bathrooms are shared; housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 7 shared bathrooms
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 50 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-11:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 20
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Beard and Lady Inn Inn
Beard and Lady Inn Chester
Beard and Lady Inn Inn Chester

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Beard and Lady Inn?

Beard and Lady Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see around Beard and Lady Inn?

This inn is located in Chester, close to Lake Fort Smith State Park, Evans Trail Loop, and Artist Point. You'll also find Ozark National Forest and Mountainburg City Park within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Beard and Lady Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the inn.

Does Beard and Lady Inn include a casino?

No, Beard and Lady Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Beard and Lady Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

Is Beard and Lady Inn good for couples?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like a memory foam mattress as well as proposal/romance packages and a garden.

Does Beard and Lady Inn have a hot tub?

No, this inn doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Beard and Lady Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Beard and Lady Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Beard and Lady Inn allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Beard and Lady Inn.

Does Beard and Lady Inn have connecting rooms?

Yes, this inn has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to Beard and Lady Inn?

The closest major airport to Beard and Lady Inn is Fort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional), which is about 26 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Beard and Lady Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Beard and Lady Inn.

Beard and Lady Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 35 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is an amazing old place that has been restored beautifully. The staff were all friendly and kind. We would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

RONALD

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

An adventure to remember

We had the most interesting an friendly stay at B & L. It was like staying in a curated historic boarding house. Leslie the owner/manager/decorator/"tour guide", was so helpful and patience with our group of 10 friends. each room was themed after a part of her family heritage and experiences. I highly recommend staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

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

Hope to stay there again

Excellent and charming place
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

100 percent MUST stay!!

This was an amazing trip find. Beautiful place. Sooo quiet and absolutely will stay again. Wish we were able to stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michele

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DO NOT BOOK at this INN!!! There is no one on the property. It is in the middle of nowhere. A ghost town. When I arrived, there were no cars, no lights on the outside. I tried calling several times with a message that picks up on the first ring. No call back. I tried to get in for over an hour. I felt like I was in Texas Chain Saw massacre!!!! I had to drive over 30 miles to find another hotel. One of the most worst experiences in booking a hotel. There ratings are FAKE! Save your time and money. Book somewhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners did a fantastic job renovating this old building. Each room is unique and stays with the time period of the building. The community bathrooms provide a unique environment. My daughter and I chatted with such nice ladies as we were going in and out of the bathroom area. It was convenient that there are no specific hours for the breakfast bar. There was a fine variety of easy, make for yourself options. My daughter had yogurt and oatmeal, and I had toasted peanut butter and jelly with coffee, of course. The owner was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harris, Huntley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a quirky place. I loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcy, Springfield

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fabulous property. Built in 1887 and still has that historic feel. The owners are awesome and did a great job renovating the building. You must know that it has a large shared bathroom area, no bathrooms in individual rooms. This wasn’t a problem for us but something to be aware of. The bathrooms are well designed and still private spaces just not in your room. The beds are outrageously comfortable and the best towels I’ve ever used. There are no TVs anywhere and this allowed for a nice break and forced game and reading time. This is a must stay at place!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginger

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, Plano

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such great hotel. Comfortable beds and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place! You have to stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is amazing! Very well kept!! Beautifully decorated!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justine, Algonquin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is truly amazing. So much love and attention has been put into the place. We look forward to staying again! I would to the the restaurant again. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Quaint and Fun

Check-in was a pain at night. The instructions were not sent to us and there were multiple phone numbers to call. We finally got someone. The room itself was WONDERFUL. We really loved the charm. The shared bathrooms are pretty, but lots of guest hair in the ladies’ shower area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is an historic building that has been restored and upgraded. It is quaint, charming and off the beaten path in the beautiful Boston Mountains in the Ozarks. Chester in on an old rail line that ran North/South along the Northwestern border of Arkansas from Van Buren to Fayetteville (Woo Pig Sooie). The rail line was the major transportation line until US highway 71 was built. The highway bypassed Chester so its economy collapsed and left this old boarding house/inn to languish until the folks who own it now have it restored. Now the new Interstate 49 runs by and it has had an impact on all the little towns along the old highway 71, but Chester can now be easily accessed by an off ramp. If you want an experience on your way to a Razorback football or basketball game, try it out. If you like a cookie cutter motel, this place is not it!
This guy watched over us in the Wild West Room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historical charm
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley

Great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

karri

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was by far the best place I’ve stayed in a long while. We stayed a night and wished we didn’t have to go back home and back to work. Chester is a tiny town of 150 people but what a mighty little town. We can’t wait to get back!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corynn

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

Great hotel

Great stay!! We would definitely stay here again. The bed was very comfortable. We didn’t see or experience any ghosts but it definitely has some spookiness to it. If you are looking for a different kind of experience this is the place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Khalan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing, not many places like it. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023