Fodor's Expert Review The Empress Bed & Breakfast

Think Downton Abbey when you enter the grand parlor of this graciously restored Victorian home, which is especially popular for romantic getaways, including honeymoons. Even though it's in the middle of a Little Rock neighborhood, it feels light-years away from the ordinary, with doting hospitality included in special packages—champagne and chocolates, a carriage ride, and even an optional breakfast in bed. If you prefer to share candlelit breakfast in the dining room, expect a multicourse array of house-made delicacies like cream of apple soup and cheese strata. On Sunday, guests and nonguests alike can make reservations for high tea at 2 ($40 each; slightly more during holidays).