Clarion Hotel and Conference Center
The Clarion Hotel and Conference Center in Bentonville is one of the anchors for Bentonville's thriving hotel scene. The hotel opened on the "Rainbow Curve" section of South Walton Boulevard just months before the opening of the nearby Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport. The Conference Center plays host to Bentonville events such as the Festival of Trees, and a craft fair held during Northwest Arkansas's "Craft Fair Weekend." The hotel features a restaurant and sports club off the lobby, indoor pool and fitness center, as well as free shuttle services to area Wal-Mart offices. Amenities include in-room refrigerator, hair dryer, coffee maker, iron and ironing board and microwave. Handicapped rooms are available, and all rooms are smoke free. Pets are allowed. The hotel serves free Otis Spunkmeyer cookies at the front desk on weekdays.
Clarion Hotel and Conference Center
211 S.E. Walton Blvd.
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 464-460
clarionhotel.com
LaQuinta Inn
The LaQuinta Inn is one of many new hotel chains that has located on South Walton Boulevard to take advantage of the proximity of the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport and area industries. Like many hotels in the LaQuinta chain, the exterior is constructed in Spanish Mission style, with adobe walls and a red roof that mimics Spanish tile. The interior décor is spacious, modern and comfortable. The hotel features an indoor pool, business center, exercise room, breakfast area and a lounge. The hotel has free wireless Internet throughout the complex. Amenities include a free bright side breakfast, morning newspaper, free local calls, available meeting facilities, a convenience store and laundry facilities and a spa. The establishment is pet friendly, and the hotel offers an express checkout feature.
La Quinta Inn
1001 S.E. Walton Blvd.
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 271-7555
lq.com
Doubletree Guest Suites
One of the most attractive features of the Doubletree Guest Suites is the up-to-date, modern décor. The lobby is an open floor plan with two wings stretching off to either side. Hotel amenities include the famous Doubletree cookies, a stylish lounge and full-service bistro-style restaurant, as well as room service, a business center, fitness center, playground, pool, a drop-off laundry and valet service, a gift shop, local transportation, a complimentary beverage station, standard two-room suites with high-definition television, MP3 clock radio, refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, iron, ironing board, hair dryer, Internet access, speaker phone with voicemail, work desk with ergonomic chair, cable, HBO and On-Demand movies.
Doubletree Guest Suites
301 S.E. Walton Blvd.
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 845-7770
doubletree1.hilton.com
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Tracy S. Morris has been a freelance writer since 2000. She has published two novels and numerous online articles. Her work has appeared in national magazines and newspapers, including "Ferrets," "CatFancy," "Lexington Herald Leader" and "The Tulsa World."
