About Capital Hotel
The Capital Hotel, built in 1873 and a member of Historic Hotels of America® since 2009 was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. Historic Hotels of America is the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation® for recognizing and celebrating the finest historic hotels across America. The Capital Hotel has been regarded as Little Rock's "front porch" since 1876 when President Ulysses S. Grant stayed as a guest. The hotel opened with indoor plumbing and heating and introduced the country's first "magnetic annunciator" to call room service. In awe of the state-of-the-art communication system and the first electric light in a Southern hotel, a local declared it "a capital enterprise in a capital building." The name stuck. Throughout the years, the Capital has been a beacon to Southern culture, reflecting the best of the region. By bringing fresh ideas to established favorites and by providing meaningful experiences to its guests, the Capital Hotel invites each guest to make themselves Southern Comfortable.For Price Match Guarantee and Special Offers please visit, please visit HistoricHotels.org.
How to Get There
In the heart of downtown Little Rock, directly across the street from the world headquarters of Stephens Inc. and the Statehouse Convention Center. Within walking distance to attractions such as the River Market, the Clinton Presidential Center, and Heifer International. 18-mile bicycle loop accessible from the hotel with a wide variety of nearby outdoor activities available. 5-20 minute drive. Clinton National Airport: 5 miles, 15 minutes. Visit HistoricHotels.org to get more information, view special offers or make a reservation. Save up to 50% off best available rates at participating historic hotels with a free membership to the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Capital Hotel
Heading to Capital Hotel? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for Capital Hotel?
No central reservation system listed for Capital Hotel. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/231796) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to Capital Hotel?
In the heart of downtown Little Rock, directly across the street from the world headquarters of Stephens Inc. and the Statehouse Convention Center. Within walking distance to attractions such as the River Market, the Clinton Presidential Center, and Heifer International. 18-mile bicycle loop accessible from the hotel with a wide variety of nearby outdoor activities available. 5-20 minute drive. Cl…
How do I contact Capital Hotel?
You can reach the park at phone: 800 678 8946 or email: info@historichotels.org.
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