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

2.5 star property

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Free daily buffet breakfast
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Jetted Tub (Communications) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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1637 N 12th Court, Van Buren, AR, 72956
  • Place, Baptist Health-Van Buren
    ‪4 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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

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

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Standard Room

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Jetted Tub (Communications)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

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

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

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Room amenity

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

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

Hotel in Van Buren with free breakfast and fitness centre
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness centre 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 centre, a business centre and a meeting room.
Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG offers 68 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Premium cable televisions are provided. Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness centre.

Children aged 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.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG. During your stay, you'll be close to Baptist Health-Van Buren. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a 24-hour business centre
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • 5 minutes by car from Baptist Health-Van Buren and 8 minutes from Arkansas River
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG. Free self parking is available.

This Van Buren hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 6 AM to 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • 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 cot
  • 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 and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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)
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Suites Smith Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Suites Smith Hotel Van Area Buren-Ft
Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area
Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area Van Buren
Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren Ft Smith Area
Express Suites Van BurenFt Sm
Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren Ft Smith Area
Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren Ft Smith Area by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren-Ft Smith Area by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Suites Van Buren Ft Smith Area an IHG Hotel

Reviews

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

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 669 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale, Green Valley

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

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and room very clean. Likes the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a quiet stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joni

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

8/10 Good

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Starlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean , bright & comfortable!

Stayed one night on our way home to TN ; The young man at check in was exceptional; the room was large , clean ; nice bright decor ; nice bathroom & comfortable bed ; breakfast & coffee were good ; morning front desk staff was a bit grumpy; elevator was slow , but was a lovely facility & restful stay !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean and well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This seems to be a newer property and it looks fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Edward

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
No good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

valarie

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Check in was easy, same as check out. Good room for sleep. Quiet and I felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ive traveled over six thousand miles this trip. Got to say after many hotels. This was the nicest one i've stayed in. Nicely redone, made me and my girlfriend feel like royalty. Stay here you won't regret it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and everything was very clean. Check-in was super quick.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Barb

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
The sheets are thread bare and had a horrible brown stain on it. It was clear the comforter had not been washed in months. There was hair in the bathroom and pee stains on the toliet. We were close to the elevator and didnt get much sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JaZaria

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very clean, and the rooms are huge!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, Palm Springs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice HIE! Always know what to expect. My go to for lodging.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025