Boutique Hotels in Hot Springs, AR

Hot Springs, Arkansas is a charming city located on the Ouachita River. With its rich history, highlights include Bathhouse Row and Central Avenue District. The Mid-America Science Museum offers hands-on exhibits for kids to enjoy during their trip to Hot Springs. Discover why it’s called the natural state when you book a room from Hot Springs boutique hotels.

Close to many boutique hotels in Hot Springs, historic Bathhouse row is a collection of eight spas that date all the way back to the 1800s. Before self-care was a buzz word, these bathhouses offered patrons services for a centered mind, body and spirit, from deep tissue massages to a luxurious soak.

Given Hot Springs’ location, the baths grew in popularity from the 1800s to the 1920s for their effervescent mineral healing qualities. This marked the emergence of hydrotherapy as a healing tool in the mid 1920s and paved the way for the modern-day spa. All eight are palatial in their own right but be sure to visit the Fordyce Bathhouse. With its grand stained-glass ceiling, this historic bathhouse still holds its 1920s glamour. Today it’s listed as one of the oldest bathhouses in Hot Springs. Take a stroll through the nearby Quapaw Quarter Historic District. Featuring a 1.5-mile walking loop around the sidewalks that were once part of the original spa grounds, most days you'll spot folks strolling along this path with their dogs in tow or riding bikes up and down it—it's a great way to spend an afternoon exploring this historic part of town.

Home to 47 natural hot springs Hot Springs’ more esteemed attraction comes from nature itself and is sure to offer a relaxing reprieve to travelers when staying at a boutique hotel in Hot Springs. At 143 degrees Fahrenheit, these natural thermal springs kill most harmful bacteria, relax sore muscles and promote rest. While you’re downtown, you’ll see an array of fountains. But these aren’t just any fountains, they’re thermal fountains with water directly from the hot springs! Visitors are encouraged to fill their bottles and jugs.

The Central Avenue District is the oldest neighborhood in Hot Springs and a charming walk-through history. It's also home to some of the city's best food and shopping options, so you don't have far to go if you want to take a break from your spa adventure. And best of all, boutique hotels in Hot Springs offer walking access. You’ll want to make sure you have time for a meal before retiring for the evening, you’re in luck. Hot Springs has a plethora of options, from Southern staples like okra and collard greens to more modern fare like Asian fusion.

If you’re traveling with kids, the Magic Springs Water and Theme Park is a must. The only amusement park in the entire state, it has more than 40 rides and attractions and includes a water park complete with a wave pool.

When it comes to the outdoors, Arkansas is a hiker’s paradise. Countless trails through mountains beckon hikers of every level. Among the most popular is the Lake Ouachita trail. At a humble two miles, it ends at a beautiful overlook where you can see all around for miles. On a clear day, it’s said that you can see up to four different states from here; Missouri, Tennessee, Oklahoma and Texas! Discover all this and more when you book your stay at the best Hot Springs boutique hotels.

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