The ARC Hotel

2-star hotel Great 6813 Phoenix Ave, Fort Smith, AR, 72903
The ARC Hotel

About The ARC Hotel

Located in Fort Smith, 3.6 miles from University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, The Arc Hotel provides accommodations with a shared lounge and free private parking. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. At the hotel, every room includes a desk. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, all guest rooms at The Arc Hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms will provide you with a seating area. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. The accommodation offers a buffet or American breakfast. Fort Smith Airport is a few steps away.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Fitness center
  • Bar / lounge
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Airport shuttle
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.1 / 5
Great 1191 reviews

Guests generally appreciate the cleanliness of the hotel and the friendly staff. However, there are frequent complaints about the state of repair and maintenance, particularly in the rooms and bathrooms. Breakfast is often praised, but some guests have issues with the variety and availability.

What guests liked
  • Cleanliness
  • Friendly staff
What could be better
  • Poor maintenance and repair
  • Issues with breakfast variety and availability
  • Chad Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room. Parking lot got full fast due to vehicles with trailers taking up multiple parking spots.

  • Brian Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    Breakfast was coffee and some toast and bagels. Dopers were in and out all night revving the engines of their cars and yelling. People were walking up and down the hallways all night. I think they long term rent.

  • Holly Jun 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    We’ve stayed here many times & I have no complaints at all.

  • Sean Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was exemplary the rooms were quiet and clean I would highly recommend this Motel to everyone

  • Sean Jun 2026 · via booking
    1/5

    Room was very dirty. Asked for a change and the new room was pretty much just as dirty. Bath tub was dirty and confusing to use. Pull out couch had food crumbs and candy on and around it. Did not feel comfortable sleeping on the beds.

  • Manuel Jun 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Janet Jun 2026 · via booking
    4.5/5

    Very comfortable & a good value Signage to property wasn’t great

  • Cheryle Jun 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    The location was quiet. The day I arrived there was a sign that said no hot breakfast because the cook was sick with a cold. I appreciated that and just hoped a different cook would be there the next day, as we know colds last about a week. There was a hot breakfast that next morning. The bed was comfortable and with the humidity, it was nice to have ac. My room was ok. Simple things needed attention. The shear curtain had rips from the top down which wasn't appealing. The bathroom: You need to ask how to get the shower head to operate. They should post this information in the bathroom. I was never able to get it on. The shower curtain rod was literally hanging over, held on by two screws. I had to remove the sink stopper to use the sink. There was no way for it to simply lift to drain. It had to be totally taken out. I did tell the manager that perhaps they may want to check this room out for repairs before giving it to another guest.

  • Kathy Jun 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very clean, good breakfast. Would stay again.

  • Shajuana Jun 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Location and distance to Atkins

  • Althea May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The stay was fine. I will be back July the fourth weekend. I hope tge hot tub is working. And the pancakes. But other than that I thought it's was just fine.

  • Denise May 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    The staff was very friendly and the pool was nice. The jacuzzi wasn’t working though. The beds were very comfortable! We had adjoining rooms which is what we wanted although one of the rooms had a tub/ shower but the shower didn’t work.

  • Denise May 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    The staff was very friendly and the pool was nice. The jacuzzi wasn’t working though. The beds were very comfortable! We had adjoining rooms which is what we wanted although one of the rooms had a tub/ shower but the shower didn’t work.

  • Michael-kim May 2026 · via booking
    2/5

    Disappointing

  • Gregory May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Jan May 2026 · via booking
    2/5

    Disappointing

  • Michael May 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Smelly (chemicals) easy chair. No hand soap for the bathroom. Carpets needed cleaning. They would not turn the A/C on for the exercise/ weight room - so it was 80+ degrees! Too hot to work out for both days I stayed. Temps outside approached 90. A dog in the room next to me yapped and barked continually as if it was left alone. The hot tub was never in working order. Never got to use it. The breakfast was fake scrambled eggs, biscuits, gravy, on one day the potatoes were tasty.

  • Clarence May 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    But there was no soap on the sink and not enough towels. They don’t make the bed and change the towels. The room smells like mildew.

  • Mick May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice place was clean. Staff was very polite and friendly. Beds were hard and the pool was terribly cold.

  • Ann May 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    The hotel is pretty dated, but it was clean and the beds were comfortable. They have a decent breakfast.

  • Germany May 2026 · via booking
    3.5/5

    Good

  • Scott May 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Limited plug-ins. Very good breakfast

  • Emily May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very helpful front desk and very friendly. Biscuits and gravy were very good and the kids had a blast in the indoor pool.

  • Sam May 2026 · via priceline
    2/5

    Friendly accommodating staff No hot water for shower

  • Ballance May 2026 · via booking
    5/5

    Exceptional

  • Sam May 2026 · via booking
    2/5

    Friendly accommodating staff No hot water for shower

  • Diana May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I will stay here again! It’s not new, but it’s very clean and quiet! The blow dryer in my room didn’t work, but I had a working one in minutes after calling the front desk. Bed comfortable, water hot, everything that mattered to me was good!

  • Michael May 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    We checked in late & no one was at the desk when we came in. The girl was “busy” talking to a guy & to be bothered by guest. The hotel would be really nice if it was clean. The room we had did not have soap to wash your hands.

  • Christie May 2026 · via booking
    2.5/5

    Staff was friendly The beds looked clean and were comfortable. Pillows were not. As soon as I came in, after I had already booked online. The register above the front desk had dirt on it, in it. A register that puts out the air we breath. The glass of main entry, lobby was really dirty. Large Smudges all over the top. The floor in our room had big stains, discoloration in several places. Room had an odd smell. There was 2 towels in bathroom and no hand or face wash at all. When I went to front desk. She gave me 1 towel and a very small round bar of hand soap. I over heard her tell a guest that hot tub was broken and was not being fixed. From the appearance of cleanliness and lack of services it seems as if the hotel is struggling Cleanliness and providing hygiene essentials is a great way to establish a returning guest. I am glad the staff was pleasant and The breakfast was nice or it would have been a bad experience.

  • Christie May 2026 · via priceline
    2.5/5

    The beds looked clean and were comfortable. Pillows were not. As soon as I came in, after I had already booked online. The register above the front desk had dirt on it, in it. A register that puts out the air we breath. The glass of main entry, lobby was really dirty. Large Smudges all over the top. The floor in our room had big stains, discoloration in several places. Room had an odd smell. There was 2 towels in bathroom and no hand or face wash at all. When I went to front desk. She gave me 1 towel and a very small round bar of hand soap. I over heard her tell a guest that hot tub was broken and was not being fixed. From the appearance of cleanliness and lack of services it seems as if the hotel is struggling Cleanliness and providing hygiene essentials is a great way to establish a returning guest. I am glad the staff was pleasant and The breakfast was nice or it would have been a bad experience.

  • Robbin May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Wish that would have been notified that the hot tub was not working or the heater for the pool cuz it was ice cold that was the main reason that we picked that hotel

  • Rey May 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    They’re doing some renovating here. The room I was in was nicely renovated.

  • Emily May 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Breakfast was good. It claims heated pool but it wasn't heated. It was very clean and bed was comfortable. Staff was polite

  • Christina May 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    This place is great. Good location with easy access to food and shopping. For the last 4 years, we have stayed at this place when we come to town. It's always clean, great staff and great service. When you compare hotel prices this is the best deal.

  • Michele May 2026 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Room was smelly & run down.

  • Ricky May 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Ok hotel.

  • Rod May 2026 · via booking
    2/5

    Disappointing

  • Birdsong May 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Staff was super friendly and helpful

  • Birdsong May 2026 · via priceline
    4/5

    Staff was super friendly and helpful

  • Smelser May 2026 · via booking
    4/5

    Very good

  • David May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Awesome breakfast, staff was very friendly.

  • Lynda May 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Breakfast was nice and hot and there was plenty for everyone there. Staff was fast to keep everything filled for the crowd they had. Thank you

  • Lynn Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    We were warned to to stay there, but we gave it a shot. To my surprise it was exactly what we needed.

  • teri Apr 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Not bad for an older property. It still amazes me what you get for well over $100. We couldn't get the t.v. to work but the place seemed relatively clean and it was quiet. They provided a breakfast of bagels, ceral, muffins and even hot items like eggs and sausage. We are too picky to eat many of the breakfast items. But they were available along with coffee, juice and milk. We chose yogurt, bagels and cereal.

  • vicki Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Fresh breakfast and nice selection. Staff friendly. Clean location.

  • Paula Apr 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Breakfast was good, except pancake machine was out of service. Parking and location were really good. Will stay again if the price stays reasonable.

  • Christian Apr 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Our first rooms outlets all went out in the room on the second day we had to be moved to a new room because of it, the spa was down both days, the wifi was extremely laggy. The pancake machine was down and the sausage was kinda under cooked. I won't be staying there again.

  • Shujiro Apr 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Hotel used to be a Holiday Inn, which has a new property across the street. The building does show signs of its age. While the room was clean, the decor and carpet seemed to be original, maybe repainted. But the price was the best in the area, ideal for a quick break overnight. Breakfast was good.

  • Kathy Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    The breakfast was very good and our room was clean and comfortable.

  • April Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Breakfast was perfectly prepared with options for people with varied dietary needs. Staff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean and prepared for our arrival with the fridge cold and the air at 70. Well stocked bathroom amenities and decent gym setup as well.

  • Dalynne Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    This is our favorite hotel in Fort Smith. It’s clean, convenient, comfortable and the price is very good. We don’t even look anywhere else.

  • Michelle Apr 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Staff was accommodating, and friendly. Hotel may need some up dates but clean, affordable, and pet friendly. Shopping and dining near by. I’ve stayed here last year and would stay again.

  • Shannon Apr 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Good place to lay your head

  • Paul Apr 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    OK for the price paid although couldn’t get the shower to work and they ran out of fruit at breakfast.

  • Kim Apr 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room,pleasant staff and plenty of parking.

  • Glen Mar 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    First morning breakfast was cold. The second morning breakfast was warm. The room was clean and smelt fresh. The internet was slow. The tv fizzed in and out. Phone buffered a lot more than usual. Other than that was a good experience.

  • Maria Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Breakfast was really good.

  • Matthew Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Front desk clerk friendly- free cookie- nice comfortable lobby - I did not have breakfast.

  • Ronald Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was nice, clean ,and friendly staff

  • Kristia Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Welcomed pets, friendly staff, great breakfast options

  • Tonya Mar 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Yes it had everything we required for our stay. The staff was very helpful.

  • matthew Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Pool heater was out and water was cold

  • John Mar 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great room for the price, 2 queens $92 with tax. Room was clean, bathroom floor a little sticky. Good firm bed. AC worked good. Breakfast looked ok we didn't eat. The Korean HotPot/BBQ place across the street was outstanding.

  • Ryan Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    It was a nice place

  • Autumn Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room with the necessities. I loved the vintage vibe. Pillows could use an update/be a little more comfortable. The breakfast was amazing.

  • David Feb 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    Shower curtains are hung wrong therefore opens up when you’re taking a shower, shower and sink drain in bathroom plugged, carpet was dirty with multiple things stuck to it, hard to use ironing board when pad on ironing board is not in place and you can’t tie it down, body wash, shampoo and conditioner dispensers and shower barely worked was difficult to get anything out of them. And nobody cares when you report two or three of these things. And no follow up since I was there for four nights. Tried to give this Hotel several chances over the last year and a half not coming back. But your Hotel won’t care anyways.

  • Janis Feb 2026 · via expedia
    3/5

    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.

  • Michael Feb 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great

  • Margie Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    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.

  • Teresa Feb 2026 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very curious staff, clean spacious room, comfy beds, hot water. Breakfast was one of the best we’ve had! Great value here.

  • Theresa Feb 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    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.

  • Larry Jan 2026 · via expedia
    4/5

    Quite

  • Alexander Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The staff was very friendly and helpful. The bathroom needed cleaning. I took care of it.

  • Robert Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Toiletry dispensers in the shower were empty. Carpet badly stained and room smelled bad.

  • Jack Jan 2026 · via expedia
    1/5

    Roaches, mold, and an all-around gross feeling to the room.

  • Demichello Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Yes

  • tracy Jan 2026 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Yes

  • Reba Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The room was spotless, bed very comfortable, amenities were in the shower wall which made it very easy to use. The staff was so nice and helpful, special the woman that worked when we checked in at 4pm. We left at 5:30 am, so didn’t have time to eat the breakfast, but it looked nice. The frig and microwave worked nicely. Also, very quiet. Close to many restaurants/shops and Mercy hospital if you need medical care or to visit someone. For our needs it met perfectly. I understand and could tell rooms had been updated.

  • Nikki Dec 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    This is an older facility, but it smells good and it's clean. The room had watermarks on the ceiling, but it was clean. The reason for the three-star rating is that the breakfast was just awful. The bread had mold on it, more than 50% of the yogurt was out of date by about 10 days. It was not good. The staff could not have been more pleasant and more helpful. They were just great.

  • Daniel Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very friendly staff and clean rooms

  • Eric Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great breakfast & nice hotel for a great price. Very accommodating staff allocating a room for my 90 year old mother.

  • James Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Everything was as expected. Cleanliness, customer service, etc.

  • Kathy Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Room was wonderful. Staff extremely accomodating

  • Christopher Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Room is great, always love making a stop here when traveling!

  • Kennedy Dec 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was really nice. Room was clean. They pack up breakfast kinda early but other than that it was a great stay.

  • Skye Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Our stay was good for what we needed - just a one night stay on our way to Springdale. The rooms are definitely dated (lack of outlets, older shower/tub), but comfortable. Overall decent place to stay for a night or two.

  • Gena Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Nice place to stay

  • Demichello Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Spotless

  • Nikki Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The staff was excellent, the hotel was clean and smelled good.

  • Jason Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great place

  • Jason Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Staff at front desk are great

  • Julio Dec 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    A nice stay. Thank you for taking care of the room daily.

  • Morgan Dec 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Clean, helpful staff and great breakfast.

  • Jason Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Nice

  • Jason Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Nice place

  • David Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The breakfast was amazing with so many different options and was all complementary. The building was nearly decorated and the room was pretty good. I definitely plan on staying here again.

  • Deb Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very nice, clean, comfortable

  • Laura Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    It was ok , waned a room with jacuzzi ton and tv was working and the Hot tub was out of order and the bed was uncomfortable

  • Corneshia Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    The room had roaches, and when I took pictures of it to the front desk, I was told, "They're small. Do you really want a different room?" The new room didn't have bugs, but was outdated. Breakfast was reheated from the day before. The pool was dirty with a weird cloudy film over it, and the hot tub was out of order. If I could give 0 stars I would.

  • Patricia Nov 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Room was dirty, leak in shower/tub since we got there, loudest ac/heat unit when it went on..wake us up. And I paid more to not stay at a Motel 6,..very very disappointing

  • daniel Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Nice hotel room, nice staff, great breakfast, beautiful property

  • Rebecca Nov 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    We found a some cockroaches in our room. The carpet was dirty. Our room key card did not work for the fitness center door.

  • Novelli Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    There were bugs hair even toothpaste in the bathroom the hot tub didn’t work on the coldest night… very nice outside but damages that hadn’t been repaired and only 2 towels for 3 guests in a double bed room

  • Izzathulla Nov 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    One of the worst hotels I’ve ever stayed in. The room had a strong, unpleasant odor—like urine. There were no basic toiletries such as shampoo or body wash, and the towels smelled terrible. After staying there, my family developed eye allergies.

  • Jason Nov 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Stayed here often in the past but this will be my last visit. Found bedbugs

  • Bethany Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The best part for me is a bathtub with HOT water and a great breakfast! The magic pancake maker /conveyer belt was my favorite. The hotel is super quiet as well close to anywhere you need to go. My partner did make a slight comment about the local channel tv service being pixelated and grainy and unable to connect to any apps. I told him that didn’t matter as much as breakfast and the bathtub.

  • Santhosh Nov 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Value for money. Good hotel, can improve breakfast options.

  • david Nov 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room and nice people.

  • Cruz Nov 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The staff was night, our room could’ve used a little more tlc

  • French Nov 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Okay

  • Christina Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The rooms were clean. The staff were great!

  • Traci Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    It's very clean and the quietness is outstanding if that's what you're looking for. Breakfast is outstanding.

  • Britney Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Excellent service

  • Cheryl Oct 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    It was in a nice area with lots around it and the staff was exceptional. My negative has to do with roaches and a buzzing noise coming from the vents. I could deal with the noise, but the roach was a no.

  • Jill Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    would stay here again!

  • Kerry Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean room

  • Misty Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was friendly. The soap dispensers in the showers was empty. The bath tub was extremely slick and had something dirty on the bottom of the bath tub

  • Andrea Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Need better outdoor signage. Address on door.

  • Cynthia Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The staff at this hotel is excellent so kind so friendly. The lobby is beautiful. Note that this hotel does have some wear and tear, but it is *well worth* the value and the service. I would stay here again! It is a former holiday Inn express.

  • Laura Oct 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Great front desk service. Unfortunately the first room we checked into had not been cleaned, crumbs on the table, dank smelling and the carpet was disgusting and falling off the wall where it was stuck to & old yellow, moldy stained air conditioner. The second room we were put in there was visible mold on the lamp shades and water damage on ceiling & carpet was disgusting. Third room, passable, air quality not the best but passable. We were exhausted from 13 hours of driving so we stayed & non refundable reservation through Expedia—we were confused about the good reviews. The young lady at the front desk was amazing and helpful.

  • ImaJean Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I had issues with the pillows.

  • Lori Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The staff was friendly, the breakfast was great, check in/out was easy. It's not the newest hotel in tiwn by far but it is clean, comfy beds, great, staff,great free breakfast. Wound book again for sure.

  • Joyce Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Easy parking, luggage cart, pet friendly

  • Waldo Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Former Holiday Inn Express now all spruced up. Very nice- excellent breakfast.

  • Terri Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The front desk ladies were exceptional and the room was big and clean

  • Donald Oct 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The property is good for the price, a bit worn down in places but clean. We were greeted and checked in by a new staff member, who was on her first unsupervised assignment and was FANTASTIC. Very personable, efficient and kind. She made sure we knew that there were fresh baked cookies at the desk while we were getting into our room. Breakfast was substantial, including a pancake maker, eggs, sausage, potatoes, biscuits and gravy. Juices and coffee were plentiful, cereals, pastries and yoghurt. Very nice! All in all a good experience!

  • Paige Oct 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Loved proximity to airport. Room's outlets did not work well. Very limited. A light was burned out in the bathroom.

  • Robert Oct 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Bed was too soft. Shower drained slowly. Strange noises perhaps from water in pipes. Location and parking are convenient. Breakfast was barely adequate.

  • tracy Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Parking lot was well lighted and clean , front desk staff were friendly. Air conditioning was excellent. Just wish the gym was open because i did choose this location for this added benefit

  • Ricardo Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Standar

  • Scott Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    It’s just fine

  • Esmeralda Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Both rooms smells bad.

  • Yesenia Oct 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Super nice and clean

  • Sharon Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Smooth check in, front desk staff friendly and helpful. Stayed 3 nights, room only cleaned once and I had to request for the room to be cleaned. The next day picked up dirty towels and emptied trash only. Didn't replace dirty towels with clesn ones. Carpet really needs to be shampooed amd floor in bathroom really sticky. I went barefoot one day and washed my feet before I went to bed and the washcloth was brown with dirty. Will bring slippers from now on.

  • Josh Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Room smelled like mold. Hot tub didn’t work. Nice pool. Good breakfast.

  • Leonora Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    The bed was comfortable. We couldn’t get the tv to work, so staff had to reprogram it. The surface of the tub was slick & felt grimy, so we had to be very careful when showering. Friendly staff, decent breakfast.

  • Ronald Oct 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The room was very clean and comfortable. The staff were outstanding. Very friendly and accommodating. The parking lot was well lit, and very safe. The air conditioner worked exceptionally well. It was a great room for a great price. We will definitely stay here again.

  • Rebecca Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    The desk clerk was friendly and upbeat. The room was spacious and the bed was comfortable. The shower had great water pressure but the frayed fabric shower curtain on the arc shaped rod could not keep the water in. The hair dryer didn't work, and there weren't enough accessible outlets to charge phones or make coffee. One of the window panes was completely blocked and needs replacement. They supposedly served free breakfast til 9 am. However when my husband went down at 8:45 they were pulling all the food and putting everything away without even asking if he wanted any of it. Even the salt & pepper shakers had been gathered up.

  • Tammy Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    It wasn't

  • Tammy Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    They refused to let me stay there bc I over slept past check out, they didn't tell me until I booked again and they already even took my money off the card. Had to wait two weeks for refund, they could of just talked to me the day I overslept and offered me to pay a late check out fee or told me that day before I left not to come back

  • Sarah Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great staff and room!

  • john Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean, breakfast good

  • Tina Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The room was very clean and roomy. The lady at the front desk was very friendly and helpful. The hotel smelled nice and clean. Will definitely stay again!

  • Augustine Sep 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Check in receptionist was not all that . I probably would have done better checking myself in . I also was supposed to pay at the desk, but was charged before I got there .

  • Danell Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Didn't have any conditioner in the bathroom! My hair was a mess with none!

  • Marcia Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Check in went quickly. The parking lot is well lit. We stayed on the third floor and never heard any other people. Breakfast was open before the scheduled time.

  • Robert Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very nice property. Never a disappointment.

  • Paul Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    This my 2nd stay at the Arc, I really like the comfort zone and the super nice staff. Nicely remodeled, close to everything I need and very clean. I will gladly stay there the next time I'm in town.

  • Amanda Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I stay at this hotel every time I come to Fort Smith. The price is fantastic, friendly staff, great breakfast bar, and CLEAN rooms. Don't let the price scare you...its just a great deal! Convenient location near restaurants and shopping.

  • Erik Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Breakfast was a pretty good spread for a hotel. I was satisfied.

  • Ellen Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Friendly service, clean room, bed was fairly comfortable but didn't like pillows, good breakfast

  • Charles Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great stay with a nice room and amenities. Premium Coffee maker and a wonderful breakfast bar.

  • Verified Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Just a super nice hotel. Would stay again.

  • Frank Sep 2025 · via expedia
    2/5

    Cockroaches in the room in several areas. When we notified the staff they just said they come in and spray every so often. Unacceptable. This is suppose to be a 3 star hotel…

  • Gaylene Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great front desk staff. Very pleasant and helpful. Hotel was nice, clean and quiet. A+++++

  • ImaJean Sep 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    It is one of the best places i have stayed. I like it is clean and quiet. The location is close to my destinations. I feel safe there.

  • Kristin Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The price was great. The rooms were nice. The bed not so comfortable. I was here for 6 nights and the maid service was lacking. We left the do not disturb sign out 1 time. We got towels in a trash bag by the door one night and the trash was not emptied for 2 to 3 days. Got fresh towels 1 time. out of 6 night. I enjoyed the breakfast. There was choices. The coffee was hot and it was good. THe breakfast area was nice and clean. Overall a 3.5 out of 5.

  • Verified Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    My only complaint is that I smelled a strong weed smoke smell on our floor the whole time. We weren’t in the hotel for long though, because we were busy with family.

  • Heather Sep 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Hotel appears nice. It has decent reviews. Hotels was clean, but room had the smell of being smoked in previously. Otherwise, hotel was nice.

  • Paul Sep 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Our stay was exactly what we hoped for. Convenient to most everything in Fort Smith, very helpful desk hosts. Our room had a musty smell (like AC not draining properly) that I wanted to report but the clerk was not there at checkout. Nice property though.

  • Stephanie Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    When I arrived, I discovered the sink wasn’t connected… water poured straight through the pipes onto the floor. Even worse, there was what looked like blood smeared near the door handle/lock. The room was unsafe, unsanitary, and completely unlivable. What made things worse was trying to resolve it. Hotels.com makes themselves nearly unreachable. I tried emailing (the addresses bounce back), calling (endless hold times), and even using the chat feature. Getting an actual human to help is almost impossible. For a company as big as Hotels.com, this lack of accountability is unacceptable and I’m still struggling to get a refund. I expected Hotels.com to at least stand behind their bookings and make the process easier, but instead I’ve been stuck chasing customer support with no results. If you’re considering this hotel — don’t. And if you’re booking through Hotels.com — be aware that if something goes wrong, you may be on your own.

  • Laurence Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Hotel is in state of a turn around from a chain. I am sure they are going to freshen it up as it was clean but a little worn on the edges. Bedding was fresh but the carpet was worn. Area seemed very safe.,

  • Russell Aug 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Very unfriendly staff. I would not swim in pool. Exhaust fan for pool about rotten as seen from back of the hotel. Rooms so so. Found out they offe rt ed a better discount on their web site then expedian did. Thats says someone.

  • Timothy Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    The hotel was great! Very comfortable, staff was friendly, free breakfast buffet was excellent. I’ll be back!

  • Misty Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    3/5

    Very dated but ok.

  • Joan Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    There are roaches on the bedside table and crawling up the walls. 😩Don't know how I'm going to sleep. Also, booking on expedia is $10 cheaper now than what I paid, today. Tv was unplugged in the back of console. Took me a minute to figure it out. Mostly the roaches tho. Ugh.

  • Russell Aug 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    There was a leak in our room the first night. It leaked down in to the breakfast area. We had to change rooms for the repair. No help with moving! The room we changed to had no lamp and no chair at the table. The second morning breakfast ran short of items, biscuits, sausage, eggs, etc. 30 minutes before scheduled shut down. Thougnt we might get reimbursed or comp somehow, but no! The hotel was clean, comfortable, staff were nice, courteous.

  • Jayden Aug 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Not bad at all

  • Crystal Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everything was great and everyone was great

  • Verified Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Hot breakfast. Nice neighbourhood. Furniture a little worn out.

  • Pamela Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Awesome breakfast ❤️

  • Harold Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The stay was fine, but nothing special. I think this is the old Holiday Inn Express, rebranded. The hotel charged $25 for my pet. I'm used to paying $10-$15. I felt this was over-charging. My opinion.

  • Jana Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff was accommodating

  • Dawn Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    They had a really nice breakfast and we're kind to bring us a blanket an extra towels

  • William Aug 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Loved this hotel.

  • Tammy Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    It was great. I love the hotel and they have an amazing breakfast

  • Donna Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Very nice hotel. Quiet. Nice breakfast. Very nice staff.

  • Iaroslav Aug 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Definitely not 8/10 rating, maybe hotel used to be better in the past. The real rating should be 5/10, the room was barely above acceptable to stay in. I was first given a room that was swampy, smelled like mildew. After asking for a new room, second one was acceptable but not very clean and quite dark.

  • David Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Close to shopping

  • Ray Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    2/5

    Breakfast terrible - no orange juice and then no apple juice - everything cold Hotel smelled as soon as you walked in

  • Michelle Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Beautiful property with nice amenities. Very convenient location and great breakfast.

  • Michael Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    The bathroom in the rooms was very clean and the room was well maintained

  • Kristi Jul 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Needs updating, breakfast was ok but they run out of food and don't replace anything, no fruit but they have a bowl for it, no one is ever at the front desk. Toilet had to be plunged multiple times, no USB connection for your plugs

  • Angela Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    I stayed here on the way to my destination and on the way back. It’s in a very safe area which is extremely important to me because I was traveling with my kids. The rooms are very clean, a bit dated but that is the vibe so it wasn’t concerning. Beds are extremely comfortable and we needed a roll away on the drive back and we were accommodated with no problems. Breakfast was hot, delicious and amazing. There is a variety of options and they even have yogurt and oatmeal if you don’t feel like something heavy or sugary. The staff is super nice and super helpful. If I’m ever passing through Fort Smith again, I will be coming back.

  • Amanda Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Only thing that I disliked was the fact when rooms were being cleaned and we came back they only had 1 towel/wash cloth when we booked for 3 people. When asked they said they were behind on laundry and would get them to us but never did. Other than that great place. Will stay again

  • Major Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I had. A late night check in they moved very quickly to get me and my family in are rooms quickly and without issue we stayed 2 rooms on the 2nd floor they were clean and stocked well my only issue was the mildew smell but it wasn't a problem in the room just the halls my kids were swimming everyday and they had towels for us on the ready I had 9 kids plus family that came to the hotel to also swim we stayed for 4 days and had a great breakfast each morning kids were happy and full as we left Sunday one of my kids lost their phone and the 2nd floor cleaning lady did everything she could to find the phone as we were leaving and thought we would have to leave without it she came running out the door to catch us on the parking lot to bring my daughter her phone she was so greatful that kind lady went above and beyond her job at that moment I wish I would have gotten her name to thank her officially most definitely would stay here again

  • Major Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    I stayed the from July 17th had a late night check in and it wavery helpful

  • Shelby Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Check in was easy and quick it was clean and staff was friendly

  • Amber Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The front desk employee was very nice and check in was quick. We walked into our room to a musty smell and the refrigerator was open with wet towels in it and the floor was wet by the refrigerator but all over it was damp. We were so tired we just dealt with it. We were there for a swim meet so we had food to put in the refrigerator but had to keep it in our cooler due to the refrigerator not working properly. It was a bit of a hassle because we had to empty the water and refill the cooler but it is what it is. We have stayed here before and had a great experience. I know this situation was out of their hands and I could’ve asked for a different room. I would stay here again to see if I have a better experience again. The area was a nice and convenient to where we needed to go. For the most part it was quiet, every once in awhile we would hear a door slam but not often.

  • Ray Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Nice hotel clean room very comfortable

  • Jesus Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    AC unit was not working well and very loud

  • Glen Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    It's an older hotel, but no complaints! The room was clean and comfortable, the staff was friendly and professional, and the hot breakfast was excellent!

  • Carol Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Met our needs. Friendly staff.

  • David Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Location was convenient and staff was friendly!

  • Christie Jul 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    We came in to see family for four days. Great location and it was great. Room was very nice and swimming pool was very relaxing. The staff was amazing. Can't wait to stay again.

  • Alex Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Great stay, great breakfast! Only complaint is the TVs wouldn't connect to WiFi so I had to use hotspot.

  • Sheri Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Thank you

  • Carolyn Jul 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The outside Iproperty was okay, but the inside first glance was beautiful. The rooms were okay but some of the socket s were not working and the rug had a stench odor Other than that, the beds were comfortable and the manager was staff were extremely friendly.. .

  • Ruth Jul 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    I like that there was outside seating. Friendly staff. Accommodating staff. Room was a little stuffy smelling. .Found a couple of roaches in my room. The bed was comfortable.

  • debra Jul 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Shower and water pressure was nice. Bed very comfortable. Carpet needs to be replaced with tile. Room had a damp odor. Refrigerator in room very noisy. Ricky and team did a great job.

  • Doug Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Clean, great location for me.

  • Danilo Jul 2025 · via expedia
    1/5

    This place smells terrible and looks very old . Spend an extra $10 and stay at Best Western or Holiday Inn.

  • CARLOS Jul 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    It was nice and we would stay again!

  • Jody Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Na

  • Janet Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    The people were super nice and friendly,but the bed is like sleeping on a brick floor! It was clean and we had a room at the very end of the hall on 2nd floor so it was quite fir the most part. I loved the stay just wish the be was more comfortable,it had no give to it at all!

  • Kathy Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Very nice place

  • Patti Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Staff, facilities

  • Latisha Jun 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    The shower shampoo and conditioner was empty. Was hardle any dody was available. So had to fo grab some from the store to clean up. The hall way carpet was dirty. The hot tube was out of order.

  • Steve Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Everything was excellent!

  • Harce Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    4/5

    Will stay again.

  • Randy Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    No problems checking in and out

  • Verified Jun 2025 · via expedia
    3/5

    Definitely the sadder of the airport neighboring Phoenix Ave hotel options in Fort Smith… The building is rundown and smells, though no bugs or stains, but the rooms are hastily repaired (ugly patched holes, exposed wiring etc), bed was comfortable but just only stay if you need to save a few bucks I guess

  • Anna Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Employees were very friendly and breakfast was enjoyable

  • melinda Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great place to stay. Hotel staff friendly and helpful. It’s clean and well kept. They have breakfast, although I’ve never taken advantage of it the smell is wonderful and there are always several people eating.

  • sherrie Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    I’ve stayed here before. Loved it! Sadly their hot tub was out of service. BOO! No vending machines either. Otherwise great!

  • Geoffrey Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Check in lady was nice and the room was clean

  • JENNIFER Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Great stay, very clean modern place. Slept like a rock. Breakfast was great. Hard to find nice hotels these days, I'd 100% stay here again.

  • James Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    The price

  • Frank Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Excellent staff. Fast and attentive re questions.

  • melinda Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Always enjoy my stays here

  • Paul Jun 2025 · via expedia
    5/5

    Felt unclean

  • Douglas Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    5/5

    Only minor problem was couldn’t get hair conditioner to come out of dispenser I have already made reservations for return trip in September

  • Jeanne Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    Our stay was great, a lot of amenities close by

  • Matthew Jun 2025 · via hotels.com
    1/5

    The room was musty and the sheets were damp to the touch. Obvious water issues. There was rust on the ironing board and other metal objects in the room. There was no way to stay in this room. We had to find another hotel, since they were full and only received one night credit out of two, after not staying there at all.

  • Jana Jun 2025 · via expedia
    4/5

    I stay there often but some areas need updated

Frequently asked questions about The ARC Hotel

Does The ARC Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The ARC Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The ARC Hotel offer parking?
Yes, The ARC Hotel offers free parking on-site.
Does The ARC Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
The ARC Hotel does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Fort Smith, see business hotels in Fort Smith.
Does The ARC Hotel have a fitness center?
Yes, The ARC Hotel features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include pool.
Where is The ARC Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
The ARC Hotel is located at 6813 Phoenix Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903. With a Walk Score of 51, the area is rated Somewhat Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car or rideshare is helpful for most trips.

House rules

Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Cancellation Not available
Children Not available