Arlington Hotel

One of the first things I think of when planning a trip is where to stay. Probably most people at least have that on the top 10 list. Let me say this… Hot Springs has a LOT of hotels. Tons! But there are some that are nicer and newer…and be going to http://www.hotels.com/, you wouldn’t know that. They all have about the same amount of stars so I am here to help.

Let’s look at historic ones first…

Velda Rose, Arlington, Austin, Springs Hotel and the Park Hotel.

The Arlington hotel is a very well known hotel in this area. VERY historical, the architecture is beautiful, the lobby is fun and hopping on Friday and Saturday nights, a beautiful wrap around deck with cool, quaint furniture and it overlooks the Arlington lawn. Lots to be said about this hotel. This is an excellent place to have a wedding, reception or bridal portraits.

Al Capone has stayed at this hotel many times. His favorite room was #443. That’s a cool fact. And Babe Ruth liked to stay here. It’s located on Bath House Row and since many MANY people came to Hot Springs over the years to absorb our “healing waters” lots of famous people made the journey far and wide to make it to Hot Springs, Arkansas.

If you are very into history, and architecture then the Arlington is a must SEE. I don’t know that I would give it a must STAY. I am not knocking the Arlington… but going for a visit any time of year and seeing the beautiful lobby, staircase, and taking a tour is totally worth it. But I would invest in a much comfier and up to date hotel.

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