If you are looking for luxury in Little Rock, Arkansas, I have good news for you. After two years and more than $24 million worth of renovations the historic Capital Hotel is open for business.
The downtown property is welcoming back guests in high style. If you are a loyal Capital patron don’t fret about the hotel losing its Victorian charm. That’s still intact. It just added a few extra amenities to go along with it. The historic hotel has added modern touches, such as wireless Internet and flat-screen TVs and it’s also sporting 236 new windows. In addition, its five kitchens now boast the latest technology.
Restoration experts also worked on the hotel’s signature columns, and the carpets and furniture are new. There’s also a new ballroom and business center, and access to the gym in the Stephens Building across Louisiana Street. Repeat visitors will also notice the hotel reduced its number of rooms during the renovations — from about 120 to 94, which means guest rooms are larger and better equipped to meet the needs of modern travelers who don’t dare leave home without their laptops and PDAs.
Since the hotel first opened back in 1877 (it was built using a cast-iron facade shipped in pieces from New York) the Capital Hotel has made quite a name for itself in Arkansas and beyond. The 130-year-old hotel was a popular spot for national media representatives covering Bill Clinton in his years as a presidential candidate and beyond. But, that’s not its only claim to fame. A local legend says the hotel’s huge elevator carried former President Ulysses S. Grant — and the horse he rode in on — to the floor where he stayed during an 1880 visit.
In those days a room went for just $4. These days room rates are $199-$259, with suites going for $500 a night. However, if you are planning to visit Little Rock during the holiday season and want to spend time in the lap of luxury (if even for a single night) click here to view special room rates.
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