Bentonville, ArkansasDowntown Bentonville
21c Museum Hotel Bentonville
Contemporary art museum hotel
Downtown Bentonville Bentonville, Arkansas
Opened
2013
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Local SocialOutside the door
The house
21c Museum HotelsContemporary art museum hotel
Exhibition spaces stay open around the clock, letting guests live directly among museum installations and roaming green penguins.
“Artwork is clearly part of this property's DNA, and I wasn't disappointed in what I saw.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Deborah Berke built twelve thousand square feet of exhibition galleries into the hotel.
Notable
The Hive serves High-South cooking surrounded by installations inspired by Ozark folklore.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
The 104 rooms, designed by architect Deborah Berke, are clean-lined, crisp and contemporary, yet never sacrifice comfort or coziness.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Bentonville Square sits just down the block, and wooded trails lead directly toward Crystal Bridges.
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The rooms
Original contemporary artworks hang in every bedroom, set against calm neutral tones and brass bathroom fixtures.
The gym
A winged superhero sculpture hangs from the ceiling directly above the treadmills and strength training gear.
Restaurant
The Hive
Honeycomb wall sculptures line the dining booths, where the kitchen turns out country dishes rooted in Arkansas tradition.
contemporary art fills every hallway, then walk—or do as the locals do and bike—to just about everything in town.
How it began
Founders Laura Lee Brown and Steve Wilson chose Bentonville for their first ground-up build, designing it around free public galleries.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.