Little Rock, ArkansasEast of Broadway
The Empress of Little Rock
Gothic Victorian mansion
East of Broadway Little Rock, Arkansas
Renovated
1995
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LuxeOutside the door
Gothic Victorian mansion
Stained glass skylights, carved woodwork, and quiet Victorian parlors evoke the slower rhythm of a late nineteenth-century Southern residence.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Gothic Queen Anne architecture with a three-story octagonal tower and stained-glass skylights.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Nothing less than a large-looming, exquisitely-appointed late Victorian mansion, the Empress of Little Rock is a truly memorable boutique bed and breakfast.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Tree-lined sidewalks through the Quapaw Quarter lead past historic estates toward South Main dining and the Arkansas Governor's Mansion.
The rooms
Individually styled rooms feature period antiques and lofty ceilings, while select suites add private balconies or jetted whirlpool tubs.
Restaurant
Formal Victorian Dining Room
Multi-course gourmet breakfasts and loose-leaf high tea are served with fine china and crystal beneath a chandelier.
How it began
Built in 1888 for saloon keeper James Hornibrook and designed by Orlopp and Kusener, the estate remains an enduring Queen Anne landmark.
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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.