Hotels in Crossett, AR

Timber plays an important role in Crossett's history and economy. This southeast Arkansas town---only nine miles from the Louisiana border---has been the home of lumber-related companies since 1899. But the area's natural resources also offer a wealth of outdoor experiences. Crossett is near two national wildlife refuges with opportunities for hiking, hunting and fishing. Closer to local accommodations is Crossett City Park, with a concrete walking path and the Crossland Zoo.

Americas Best Value Inn

Americas Best Value Inn in Crossett offers a complimentary continental breakfast, and is a short drive from local restaurants. Room amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, cable television and high-speed Internet. If you want a room with a king-size bed, the hotel says you should reserve it ahead of time, as most guest rooms have double beds. Pets may stay at this Americas Best Value Inn for a nightly charge. The hotel is less than a half mile from the 110-acre Crossett City Park. Besides the walking trail and zoo, the park has a fishing pond and picnic tables.

Americas Best Value Inn
1400 S. Florida St.
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-4101
www.abvicrossett.com

Ashley Inn

Ashley Inn serves free coffee and pastries from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. McDonald's, a Chinese restaurant and a Southern-style diner are within walking distance. Ashley Inn has free wireless high-speed Internet access and copy and fax services. The hotel doesn't allow pets. Rooms have either two double beds or one king-size bed. Most rooms have microwaves and refrigerators. Ashley Inn is six and a half miles from Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge, which has trails, fishing spots and camping sites. During the winter, you may spot a bald eagle.

Ashley Inn
201 Unity Rd.
Crossett, AR 71635
(800) CROSSET (276-7738)
www.ashleyinnofcrossett.com

Levee Inn

Staying at Levee Inn puts you 30 miles from Overflow National Wildlife Refuge near Parkdale, Arkansas. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service says the refuge has 15,000 visitors a year; activities include hiking and bird watching. The hotel remodeled its guest rooms in 2009, replacing carpets and furniture. Beds range from singles up to king size. Each room has a refrigerator and microwave. Levee Inn is about a mile north of the main part of town and local restaurants, but a grocery store is a short walk away. The hotel has free high-speed Internet and---for a nightly fee---welcomes pets. Children 10 years of age and under stay free at Levee Inn.

Levee Inn
1046 Hwy. 133 N.
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-4148
www.theleveeinn.com

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Article Written By Kimberley Wall

Kimberley Wall's past media jobs include serving as editor of "Revue" (Grand Rapids, Mich.) and the "MCOA Journal." She is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism and also holds a Master of Science in communications from the University of Tennessee.

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