We stayed at Arlington but did our bath with massage at Quapaw. I loved the Arlington as an historic hotel but the best reviews before I went were the Quapaw. It and the Buckstaff are on the Row. I was very impressed with Quapaw and the private services they offered. If I was just doing the bath, I might have done the Buckstaff. However, I think if you have never done it before choose one of the locations on Bathhouse Row.

I was hoping for that but did not find it. The park is more about the history there. It was very medicinal often requiring a doctors prescription. The bath houses are like hospitals. Interesting but not a lot of fun.

Bathhouse row is on the east side of Main Street in downtown Hot Springs. There are several of the grand old buildings still standing, only 2 of them are functioning bathhouses - Quapaw and Buckstaff. The Fordyce bathhouse has been transformed into a museum showcasing what it was like during the era when they were all fully operating bathhouses. Admission to Fordyce is free, and it is a self-guided tour. We visited Buckstaff over Quapaw because Buckstaff has not been renovated and offers private bathing. Quapaw has been renovated to be more modern and has community pools for bathing in the hot spring water. If you choose the classic treatment, expect to spend about 1.5-2 hours there, and around $40. You can add extras on to the package, including massage or paraffin dip. This might not be your typical spa treatment, as it is still functioning as it did in 1912, but it is definitely an experience you don't want to miss. On the west side of the street, there is plenty of shopping, dining and entertainment. There's free parking on the street or in the parking garage. Everything is within a roughly 1-mile walk. You can walk along a smooth trail behind bathhouse row called the Promenade where you get beautiful views of the hills and city area. There's also hiking very nearby. There are public water fountains downtown where you can fill up bottles of the hot spring water. You could spend the day from Little Rock, but I would recommend at least one overnight stay so you can enjoy everything the city has to offer!

oh sorry, just saw it was Quapaw that is closed. sorry

The Quapaw has several soaking pools which are very nice if you like that. They also offer spa services. It's very clean and pleasant there. One other bathhouse has spa services only, no soaking pools. Can't remember the name but on Bathhouse Row there are just two, Quapaw the more traditional in service. The Arlington Hotel has in house spa services which I tried once. It was relaxing. They also have a pool and hot tub outside.

$30 for Private and$20 for the communal thermal pools.

Yes. I beleive there is 2 on different sides of the street. You can buy jugs to get water with.

Yes they do allow couples. Call to make reservations.

Are there any public bath houses