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  • The Empress of Little Rock Small Luxury Hotel Video: Voted #4 MOST ROMANTIC in AMERICA!,this award winning boutique specializes in TAKING YOUR BREATH AWAY. From the time you enter the foyer of the Grand sitting area to relaxing in the hammock in the Moonlight Secret Garden and listening to the gurgle of the Victorian Quartz Fountain, this is a stay you'll remember. Featherbeds, hydro-massage showers with steam and aromatherapy, unique in our state, the soft glow of long ago lighting or a gourmet candlelit breakfast will all create a memory and an experience making this stay one you will relive and revisit! Whether your stay is romantic, business, or leisure, this innkeeping staff knows how to indulge a guest!! 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

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  • Bed&Breakfast Diamond Collection

    An exclusive of professionally inspected and guest-reviewed luxury inns with extensive modern amenities.

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    Voted #4 MOST ROMANTIC in AMERICA!,this award winning boutique specializes in TAKING YOUR BREATH AWAY. From the time you enter the foyer of the Grand sitting area to relaxing in the hammock in the Moonlight Secret Garden and listening to the gurgle of the Victorian Quartz Fountain, this is a stay you'll remember. Featherbeds, hydro-massage showers with steam and aromatherapy, unique in our state, the soft glow of long ago lighting or a gourmet candlelit breakfast will all create a memory and an experience making this stay one you will relive and revisit! Whether your stay is romantic, business, or leisure, this innkeeping staff knows how to indulge a guest!! 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

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    History, reading, movies, theatre, sailing, antiques, gardening, entertaining, cooking, painting, genealogy, writing, Victoria, sewing.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    • Other

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Urban Inn

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • #4 Most Romantic B&B in America

    • 2010 BEST OF THE SOUTH-BedandBreakfast.com

    • Arkansas' Best of the Best

    • Named top 5 in U.S. by BedandBreakfast.com

    • SBA Small Business of the Year 2009

    • Small Retreats & Conferences

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Christian Travel

    • Family Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    • Weddings

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • CD player

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • Turndown Service

    • VCR

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Amenities Basket

    • Board games

    • Conference Rooms

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    • Library

    • Piano

    • Private entrance

    • Secretarial services

    • Wedding Facilities

    Other Amenities:

    • Business Center

    • Meeting/Banquet Facilities

    • Refrigerator

    • Dry Cleaning/Laundry Service

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  • Hornibrook Jacuzzi Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $239/$259

    Washburn Welch

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $169/$189

    John Edward Murray

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $169/$189

    Petit Jean Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $149/$159

    Eliza Bertrand Cunningham

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $119/$139

    Hemingway Spa Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $299/$329

    The Majestic Spa Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $289/$309

    Victoria's Irish Garden

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $239/$259

    Chatelaine Anniversary Su

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $289/$309

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3:00 - 6:00 PM    Check out: 11:00 AM

    • Deposit amount required: Reservations are guaranteed by one night's advance deposit. There is a $10.00 service fee per night.

    • 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.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: Children under six find us tedious

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • Corporate
      Percent off: 0% Days required: 0

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full Gourmet

    • Time Served: 8:30 to 9:00am

    • Serving location: Dining Room, Guest room

    Signature Dish

    Breakfast Fruit Soups
    We serve a number of breakfast fruit soups; fresh peach soup; cream of apple soup; Russian raspberry

    Special meal options

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    • Continental at 7 AM

    Additional food services

    • Bottled mineral water

    • Juices

    • after dinner liquore

    Recipes

    Dessert

    Death by Empress Cookies
    Serves: 0
    Prep time: 15 minutes

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  • Location Type

    • Airport

    • City

    • Downtown

    • Mountains

    City

    • Memphis

    • Distance to city: 125 miles

    • 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.

    Airport

    • Little Rock, AR (LIT) 3 miles

    • Directions to property:
      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.

    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

    • 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

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    Excellent B&B

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    The Empress is an excellent B&B. Service was top notch and room was amazing. Will return. Second visit to the Empress.

    Nice accommodations, good service, a little out of the way.

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We had a great time staying at the Empress. The rooms are wonderful, and the value is very good. The only negative is that the Empress is located in the middle of a lower income neighborhood (which can be noisy at night) with nowhere to walk to...must drive (albeit a short drive) to everything.

    Excellent experience!

    About the reviewer

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    The rooms were excellent, it was aesthetically very pleasing to see the intricate details of the rooms, at the same time the beds were very comfortable and the food was excellent. When we stepped into the Empress it was as if we were brought back into the Victoria era. Very nice getaway!

    great time

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    This is a incredable house with a very interesting history. That alone would be a reason to come here, but there is so much more. More than can be said here but here is a small list: the beds, the sheets, the furniture, the service, the location, the chocolates and magazines in the rooms. If you find yourself anywhere near Arkansas, find your way to the Empress of Little Rock.

    A wedding dream come true

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    My fiancee...now husband and I dont have much money. But a wedding at the Empress was SO affordable; and it sacrifices nothing! We had a beautiful garden wedding that was simply enchanting; we stayed in the hemingway suite and had breakfast in bed no less! We could only stay one night but are already planning to stay at the empress in spring and then again for our anniversary next year. The staff is AMAZING and I was impressed with how simple things were to arrange the wedding while working full time with LOTS of overtime hours. I really didnt have to do anything but show up! Thanks to Jessica for setting up the wedding and Deborah was so much fun and was gracious when bringing us breakfast. We recommend this to anyone planning a wedding or just want a beautiful getaway!

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