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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.
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.
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)
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
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
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
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
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World Club Directory – Online Since September 2025