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4042 East Van Buren, Eureka Springs, AR 72632
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Fayetteville, AR
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Friendly service, peaceful, no frills stay with a great view”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 18, 2012

First, the hotel's name changed to Eureka Express Inn, so it's no longer branded as Howard Johnson.

Room: one word - clean. Everything about the room is clean, from the bed to the carpet (though well-worn), to the bathroom. Lighting could be better, but given that aside from sleeping at night, we were never in our rooms, this is a very minor concern.

Amenities: This is somewhere between a one to a two star establishment. Here is a list of things that are standard for all stays:

1. 27 inch CRT (tube) TV
2. Decently large fridge and microwave.
3. "Oasis" brand shampoo/conditioner/soap
4. Pool
5. Breakfast consist of single-serving cereals (Malt-o-Meal raisin bran and honey nut scooters), milk and orange juice, small bagels, butter, mixed fruit and grape jam, coffee, and snack size muffins.
6. Free high speed wifi that never drops signals and truly "high speed".

Environment: A very quiet area about 2.5 miles outside Eureka Springs downtown area. The backside of the hotel has a beautiful view of the nearby hills and mountains (see picture). At night, there's hardly any noise at all. In the evening, you can also catch a beautiful sunset.

Management: The manager (I think Mr. Patel) is a super nice guy. He gave us some great recommendations on local places to eat, as well as tips on how to find parking in Eureka Springs. Also, although I booked my stay online, I actually accidentally arrived earlier by a day. He honored the quoted price anyway.

Are there hotels with better amenities in town? Sure. But you will have to deal with a lot of noise. For a nice and quiet stay at a tremendous value, you would be hard pressed to find a place better.

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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Dallas, Texas
1 review
“Nice Comfortable Stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 23, 2012

I could not have been more pleased with the accommodations at this property. I have small children and cleanliness is very important to me, when I walked into the room and saw how clean it was, my mind was put to rest. The rooms are very clean, well kept and maintained. We had a room on the back of the property overlooking the pool. The view in the back was remarkable, and really set the mood for our vacation. The manager was very helpful and gave us information about the surrounding area and popular local venues. At night my husband and I sat in the spa for 30 mins (just what I needed for my back), and started teaching the kids how to swim. It was perfect. We made memories we will remember for a long time. Can't wait to come back next year!

  • Stayed July 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Rock Falls, Illinois
1 review
“Great Place To Stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 23, 2012

It was close to the play we went to see. The staff at the front desk were extremely helpful. The room was clean. I could have my dog which is very important to me. The manager was helpful with anything we needed and more. He even took the time to show us how to get freebie tickets for the play we were seeing. The breakfast was not the best but it was continental breakfast so you get what you pay for. It wasnt a disappointment. I plan to stay at this hotel again next year.

  • Stayed August 2012, traveled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Good Value”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 20, 2012

Nice management. Name changed to Eureka Express Inn. Upgraded our room. It was very quiet. The pool looked nice although it was not really warm enough for us to swim. The hotel manager was helpful and gave good advise.

  • Stayed August 2012, traveled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Topeka, Kansas
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Absolutely Worst Hotel Ever!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed July 24, 2012

The manager was very rude from the day I checked into the hotel
First he did not want to provide us with fresh pool towels and expected us to reuse the wet ones
He was going to force us to clean up spilled milk outside the breakfast bar
A skunk had found its way into the GATED pool area while there were children swimming. And when I brought this up the next day the manager denied it.
The railing going into the hot tub was broken and almost caused me to fall
Also the hot tub itself was broken and the jets did not work – the manager claimed that this was because too many people used it – that my friend means its broken.
The hotel manager was not helpful in any aspect and was frequently stubborn and rude.
All in all there is not one single thing about this hotel I can say was good. It completely ruined my vacation.
I would not recommend this hotel to ANYONE… in fact I would have preferred sleeping in my car the entire weekend.

  • Stayed July 2012, traveled with friends
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service

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Address: 4042 East Van Buren, Eureka Springs, AR 72632
Region: United States > Arkansas > Eureka Springs
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