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

2.5 star property

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Jetted Tub (Communications) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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1637 N 12th Court, Van Buren, AR, 72956
  • Kay Rodgers Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Fort Smith Convention Center
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Fort Smith National Historic Site
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Fort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

  • 510 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 510 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

  • 575 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 510 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 370 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 370 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

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

Van Buren hotel with indoor pool
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a snack bar/deli. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, a business center, and a meeting room.
Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG offers 68 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Premium cable television is provided. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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.

Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG features an indoor pool and a fitness center. The hotel offers a snack bar/deli. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This hotel offers access to a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. This business-friendly hotel also offers a vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

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

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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Smoke-free property

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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; 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)

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
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 672 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Perfect Location For a Long Journey
This particular Holiday Inn Express is our choice for our travel between Georgia and New Mexico. It's the midpoint of our journey and it's the perfect rest stop. The staff is welcoming, the accommodations are clean and comfortable and meet our needs. Thank you, Holiday Inn Express Van Buren near I-40!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

James, Albuquerque

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Front desk staff didn't disclose vital information. They didn't charge the rooms correctly and didn't inform me of a $75 holding charge per room. These errors caused my CC company to put a hold on my account. After two phone calls and 10 days, I got all the issues resolved. I suggest booking thru a third-party. Otherwise, the hotel is nice and convient to I40.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Glenn

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen, Wichita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was impressive! So clean and comfortable. We needed a place that was affordable and by I-40. My husband and I definitely have bookmarked it to stay here again. This place knows how to do it right!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You'll be pleased!
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super nice, friendly desk staff… and other guests! Breakfast was good… coffee was very much to my liking. Easy temperature control for the room… comfortable bed (just firm enough) and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disappointing compared to other IHEs
This was our 3rd HIE to stay in within a week. The other two HIE’s were awesome with cleanliness. This room smelled like dirty feet which raised my concern about the rest of the room. Some hair on the tile floor made me wonder if they even vacuumed. The bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed - clean & convenient location. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight stop!
Awesome stop on a trip from Nashville to Tulsa. Only negative was not much of a selection for breakfast. Probably my fault for not getting down to breakfast sooner.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pool was nice and warm. Internet was problematic
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness
We reserved a room with a roll-in shower because that is what my wife needs due to her limited mobility, we were told that one was available when I booked the room. Upon our arrival we were told that the room was not available because the individual staying there the previous night had extended their stay. That to me is unacceptable, while I can empathize with their situation it did not alter the fact that I requested and paid for a specific type of room. It is frustrating when you make a choice to stay somewhere based on what they say they have available to you and then you find out that they do not.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Chelsea

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and safe
Stayed one night on trip across the country with my son. Hotel felt safe. Was clean and bed was comfortable. Short drive to restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Convenient and Restful Stay
This Holiday Inn Express off of Exit 3, is our "go to" when traveling I-40 Atlanta to Albuquerque. The beds are PERFECT for us to get a good night sleep along the journey. The continental breakfast was perfect for starting our day. Usually, there's a warm breakfast included but on Christmas Day, the fare was different. The staff was cheerful and welcoming. (For travelers relying on WAZE... Do NOT get off at exit 7!!!)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chere

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We liked our time there. No problems noted
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brand New
Brand new hotel. Everything worked. Staff was friendly and helpful. Great breakfast that included turkey sausage, important for people like me who don't eat pork.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For it being in a 300,000 people city it was really nice and quie there and there was a movie theater right next door
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place, nice staff, quiet location just off the highway a few blocks though there is not much that you can walk to close to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024