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

Property class: 2.5

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a built-in desk with a telephone, and a corner bathtub with a towel and toiletries.
An indoor swimming pool with a diving board, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.
A hotel room with a green wall, a blue sofa, a wooden table, a black chair, and a framed picture on the wall.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, and a window with blinds.
A coffee station with two espresso machines, a coffee grinder, and various coffee-related items.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1637 N 12th Court, Van Buren, AR, 72956
  • Place, Alma Walking Trail
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Kay Rodgers Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Harper Arena
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 510 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Standard Room

  • 330 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • 370 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 510 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 510 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 370 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 575 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Van Buren

Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG places you within a few miles (5 km) of Baptist Health-Van Buren and Arkansas River. This 68-room hotel has free breakfast along with conveniences like an indoor pool and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Alma Walking Trail - 7 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Kay Rodgers Park - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Harper Arena - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Lake Alma Park - 7 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Cherokee Casino Roland - 10 min drive - 14.8 miles

Getting around

  • Fort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪DQ Grill & Chill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Braum's Ice Cream & Dairy Stores - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

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

At Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG, guests enjoy features like an indoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. There's free parking if you drive. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a 24-hour business center, a meeting room, and a computer station.
Guests can expect TVs with cable channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Beds are dressed in Egyptian cotton sheets and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.
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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 50 per pet, per night
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

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Important information

Fees

  • Service fee: USD 2 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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)
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-2:30 AM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck 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. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG provides free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG?

As of Sep 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG on Oct 25, 2026 start from $121, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see near Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG?

This hotel is located in Van Buren, close to Kay Rodgers Park and Harper Arena. Arkansas River is also within a driving distance of 2.7 mi.

Does Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG have a casino at the property?

No, Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its snack bar.

Will Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG for a fee of USD 50 per pet, per night.

What is the closest airport to Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG?

The closest major airport to Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG is Fort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional), which is 13.2 mi away (18 minutes by car).

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 691 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sixto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great and very welcoming clean the breakfast was awesome definitely stay again thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfy beds and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was great and all the breakfast was also nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Najee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so clean and comfortable! The breakfast was great & it have different options both days I stayed. I def will be back and I do recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ciomara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice quick stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean hotel. Friendly staff. Dog friendly. Breakfast was fine
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay very clean inside and out
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

LEAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot tub in the room was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean no frills hotel. Affordable and nice great value! The breakfast isn’t that great but it’s free. The cinnamon rolls best thing they serve
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Very pleased!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great value
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean and amenities are great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

maria

It was really nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Luwana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was delicious and the room and hot tub was great! Very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James M

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Trever

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff were very nice. Kids loved the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ya Pin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, wifi works, ample parking, nice stay overall, very pleased. AC can get pretty cold, but that's a perk if you like walk in refrigerators!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Staff nice. No complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff. Excellent breakfast. Clear rooms with comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yolonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, prompt attention when requested. Good breakfast. Nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Redgie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good,parking was well lit but coke machine was sold out and you had to go to front desk and pay a lot more for coke’s and water
Stayed 1 night in May 2026