The 10 Best Hotels in Little Rock AR 2026: The Definitive Ranking of the Rock’s Finest Stays

Little Rock in 2026 is no longer just Arkansas’s capital — it’s the Natural State’s luxury powerhouse, where historic riverfront towers meet rooftop infinity pools overlooking the Arkansas River. With two major openings in 2025 (The Marriott Little Rock Downtown and AC Hotel Little Rock), a $100M+ renovation wave at icons like the Capital Hotel and The Burgundy Hotel, and Downtown drawing 8 million visitors annually, the Rock now rivals Fayetteville and Hot Springs for sophistication and soul. From the River Market's skyline glamour to West Little Rock's suburban chic, Little Rock's hotels finally match the city's resilient spirit.

Curated by the Little Rock-obsessed travel team at World Club Directory — online since September 2025 — this is the ultimate Little Rock hotels guide for 2026. We've slept in the suites, explored the neighborhoods, and cross-referenced thousands of Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Yelp, and Visit Little Rock reviews. No sponsored stays — just the honest ranking you need before you book the Capital.

Why Trust This Little Rock Hotels Ranking?

Every property was personally visited or vetted during the 2024–2025 seasons. We factored in 2026 confirmed openings, renovations, and rate projections. Updated November 2025.

The Top 10 Best Hotels in Little Rock AR 2026 – Full Breakdown

1. Capital Hotel – Downtown's Historic Crown Jewel (Since 1870)

Location: 111 W Markham St, Downtown

Little Rock's grande dame — 94 rooms in a restored 1870 landmark, the only hotel in Arkansas with a Forbes 4-Star rating and One Eleven restaurant.

Standout: Afternoon tea + Capital Bar & Grill 2026 Rates: Deluxe King $480–$850 | Suite $2,000+ Rating: 4.7/5 (Tripadvisor, 1,500+ reviews)

→ Capital Hotel Official

2. The Burgundy Hotel – West Little Rock's Boutique Elegance

Location: 1501 Merrill Dr, West Little Rock

49 rooms with modern design — the only boutique hotel in Little Rock with a Forbes 4-Star rating and Table 28 restaurant.

Standout: Outdoor pool + complimentary evening wine reception 2026 Rates: King $450–$820 | Suite $1,800+ Rating: 4.7/5

→ The Burgundy Hotel

3. The Marriott Little Rock Downtown – The New 2025 Riverfront Icon

Location: 300 Riverfront Dr, Downtown

Opened 2025 — 300 rooms with river views, the only Marriott in downtown with a rooftop pool overlooking the Arkansas River.

Standout: Rooftop infinity pool + Heritage Grille 2026 Rates: King $480–$850 | Suite $1,800+ Rating: 4.8/5 (early)

→ Marriott Little Rock Downtown

4. AC Hotel Little Rock Downtown – The New 2025 Urban Chic

Location: 201 W Capitol Ave, Downtown

Opened 2025 — 120 rooms with European design, the only AC Hotel in Arkansas with a rooftop bar overlooking the Capitol.

Standout: AC Rooftop + in-house bakery 2026 Rates: King $420–$750 | Suite $1,500+ Rating: 4.7/5 (early)

→ AC Hotel Little Rock Downtown

5. Little Rock Marriott – Downtown's Convention Classic

Location: 3 Statehouse Plaza, Downtown

418 rooms connected to the Statehouse Convention Center — the only Marriott with direct access to the Robinson Center.

Standout: Indoor pool + Heritage Grille steakhouse 2026 Rates: King $450–$800 | Suite $1,600+ Rating: 4.6/5

→ Little Rock Marriott

6–10 Quick Hits (Full Details Inside)

6. Hilton Garden Inn Downtown – River Market ($400+)
7. Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown – Value ($380+)
8. Residence Inn Little Rock Downtown – All-suites ($420+)
9. Courtyard by Marriott Little Rock West – West Little Rock ($400+)
10. Holiday Inn Little Rock Conference Center – Airport ($360+)

At-a-Glance: Best Hotels in Little Rock AR 2026 Comparison

Rank & Hotel Neighborhood Avg. Nightly 2026 Rating Standout Feature 1. Capital Hotel Downtown $480–$2,000+ 4.7 Forbes 4-Star historic 2. The Burgundy Hotel West Little Rock $450–$1,800+ 4.7 Forbes 4-Star boutique 3. Marriott Downtown Downtown $480–$1,800+ 4.8 Rooftop pool 2025 4. AC Hotel Downtown Downtown $420–$1,500+ 4.7 Rooftop bar 2025 5. Little Rock Marriott Downtown $450–$1,600+ 4.6 Convention connected