Downtown Little Rock, Arkansas
Renovated
2007
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Classic SocialOutside the door
Southern civic pillar
Concierges escort guests past marble columns and beneath a stained-glass skylight directly to their rooms for personalized check-in.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A preserved 1870s landmark featuring a cast-iron facade, stained-glass lobby skylight, and historic oversized presidential elevator.
Remarkable
Little Rock's civic living room since 1876, hosting generations of political dealmakers and community milestone celebrations.
Notable
Capital Bar & Grill serves craft cocktails, gumbo, and Southern dishes to a steady local professional crowd.
What they say
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Capital Hotel retains plenty of 19th-century charm with sweeping arches and flickering candlelight in the evening.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The vintage city trolley stops out front, placing guests across from the Old State House Museum and steps from the River Market.
The rooms
High ceilings frame custom armoires and floral drapery, while white marble bathrooms feature dual vanities and plush Frette linens.
The gym
- Gym
- On-site fitness center for overnight guests.
Restaurant
Capital Bar & Grill
Pre-Prohibition cocktails and Southern comfort fare are served along a dark wood bar lined with leather stools.
At the table
One Eleven serves contemporary American dishes beneath white columns, and the oak-lined wine cellar hosts private dinners.
How it began
Operating since the 1870s, this historic haven hosted Ulysses S. Grant before undergoing an extensive restoration that revived its 19th-century grandeur.
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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.