2 Best Hotels in Hot Springs, Arkansas

Looming large over downtown, this impressive Mediterranean-style landmark, one of the state's largest hotels, opened with a New Year’s Eve party in 1924 and has since hosted presidents, celebrities, and gangsters, like Al Capone, who stayed in Room 443. Request one the rooms with a soaking tub fed by the thermal spring water, or make plans to visit the on-site spa. The Arlington also has a restaurant, an expansive lobby with a full bar and live music on the weekends, two outdoor pools, a ballroom, and a convention center.

A sanctuary of serenity, this Craftsman-style boutique inn overlooking Lake Hamilton has luxurious rooms, most with a whirlpool tub and a balcony or porch, and manicured grounds that are perfect for hand-in-hand strolls. Gourmet appetizers and drinks are often served on the inviting patio. Included in the room rate is a delicious, two-course breakfast and the use of canoes, kayaks, and pedal boats. An assortment of "enhancements" are also available to make your stay extra-special.