Hampton Inn
The Conway outpost of this popular nationwide chain is a good value if you choose to stay outside of Mayflower. Each of the 75 guest rooms features a 32-inch LCD flat-panel TV, high-speed Internet access and a cozy armchair with ottoman. Some rooms have a kitchenette, mini-fridge and whirlpool bath, so if you're staying more than a day or two, it's worth asking for one of these. The hotel offers a free hot breakfast or on-the-go breakfast bag, and you can also take advantage of the fitness room and pool. The location puts you near popular restaurants like Cracker Barrel, Dixie Café and Shoney's.
Hampton Inn
810 Museum Road
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 329-8999
hamptoninn1.hilton.com
America's Best Value Inn & Suites
Maumelle is just across the Arkansas River from the capital city of Little Rock and less than 10 miles from Mayflower. The city is growing, and shopping and dining continue to improve. The America's Best Value Inn & Suites offers free high-speed Internet access, an outdoor pool, picnic area, and a free continental breakfast. The guest rooms include a micro-fridge, coffeemaker and premium cable channels. A popular local restaurant, Cheers, is less than three miles away; guests also can try Ricky's Bit Bar B Que for true Southern flavor or Senor Tequila for authentic Mexican food.
America's Best Value Inn & Suites
14325 Frontier Drive
Maumelle, AR 72113
(501) 851-3500
americasbestvalueinn.com
The Capital Hotel
If you're willing to drive the 20 miles to Little Rock, you'll be rewarded by a stay at the Capital. Housed in a painstakingly renovated 130-year-old building, this luxury hotel is within walking distance of the Clinton Library, along with the Arkansas Art Center and the beautiful River Market district, filled with shops, restaurants and live music venues. The guest rooms are light and airy, with subway-tiled bathrooms, Frette linens, fresh flowers, 32-inch HD TVs and free Wi-Fi. Deluxe suites give you more space, floor-to-ceiling windows and 14-foot ceilings. On-site dining includes Ashley's, where you'll find traditional Southern favorites like catfish and pecans and grilled duck breast with a delta rice crisp.
The Capital Hotel
111 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7474
capitalhotel.com
