The Empress of Little Rock Small Luxury Hotel 2120 Louisiana Little Rock Arkansas 72206 USA http://www.theempress.com Phone: +1-501-374-7966 Fax: +1-501-375-4537 Toll-free: +1-877-374-7966

General Information

Imagine an evening in the family parlor at the Biltmore, surrounded by luxurious antiques, the warmth of the fire draining away the tension of a busy corporate day, stretched out in your smoking jacket or Victorian dressing gown, and that special book you've been postponing for the "right time". Each room at THE EMPRESS conveys just such a feeling in your own private sitting area. Or imagine luxuriating in the "bath of the century" (19th that is) provided by a claw foot tub and the soft glow of long ago lighting. Perhaps the lure of the "secret" watch tower in the turret intrigues you. Or imagine yourself as Scarlett, descending a magnificent double staircase made of walnut and cypress, lighted by the rainbow hues of a 64 square foot stained glass sky light. Breakfast beckons you to leisurely dining served in the formal dining room, resplendent with silver service and unrushed conversation, where true Southern hospitality is served, along with English crumpets. Queen Victoria would have nodded her approval. Imagine further, a 19th Century Drawing Room in patterned carpet, rich wood wainscoting backdropping a game table with a puzzle partially put together, drawing you to pull up that cozy chair and add the next piece. Now is the "right time". The Empress of Little Rock: "the forgotten experience".

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: Rooms
• There are 9 guest accommodations (9 with private baths)
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 135.00 and $ 295.00
• The rate for each additional person is $ 50.00
• Other Accommodations: Suites
  Four uniquely relaxing Spa Suites, with hydromassage jet showers with steam and aromatherapy; Double jacuzzi's. Some with balconies overlooking Secret Moonlight Victorian Garden; all with one or more fireplaces

Amenities

Meals

• A Full Gourmet breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: 8:30 to 9:00am
• Breakfast is served in the Dining Room, In room
• Additional food services included in room rate: Bottled mineral water, Juices, after dinner liquore
• Special meals available: Continental at 7 AM, Restricted, Vegetarian
• Our signature dish is Breakfast Fruit Soups
  We serve a number of breakfast fruit soups; fresh peach soup; cream of apple soup; Russian raspberry

Policies

• No minimum stay required
• Smoking is not allowed
• We cannot accommodate guest pets
• Accommodations are not suitable for children
• No childcare is provided
• Consumption of alcohol is permitted
• Deposit amount required (Reservations are guaranteed by one night's advance deposit. There is a $10.00 service fee per night.)
• Check in time is 3:00 - 6:00 PM and Check out time is 11:00 AM
• Cancellations:
  Refunds with less than 7 days cancellation are made only if your room is occupied by another guest. Handling fee of $25 will be assessed for each reservation canceled.
• Accepted by the following agencies:
  • Bed and Breakfast Association of Arkansas
  • Professional Association of Innkeepers International
  • Select Registry (Distinguished Inns of North America)
  • Chamber of Commerce

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Victorian
• Built in 1888
• Opened for business in 1995
• Restored / Remodeled in 1995
• Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
• Parking available (Off Street Parking)

Location

• Location is best described as: Airport, City, Downtown, Mountains
  
• Nearest major city: Memphis, TN (125 miles East)
• Directions to property:
  From I-30S take I-630 W, exit on Main St. Left on Main St to 22nd St. One block to 22nd St & Louisiana. On corner of 22nd & Louisiana - Quapaw Otr. Historic District.
• Nearest major airport: LIT 3 miles
• Directions from airport:
  Right from Airport to I440 West. Exit Downtown to I30E. Right to I630W. Exit Main Street. Left to 22nd Street. Right to 22nd & Louisiana St. 2120.

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Robert and Sharon Welch-Blair, Mitzi McGhee
  History, reading, movies, theatre, sailing, antiques, gardening, entertaining, cooking, painting, genealogy, writing, Victoria, sewing.
• The innkeepers speak: English

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Ballet, Wildwood Park Performing Arts, Symphony, Clinton Library, Performing Theater, Zoo

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Boating, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Hunting, Health Spa/Massage, Fitness Center/Gym, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Swimming pool, Tennis courts, Video Arcade