Econo Lodge Inn & Suites North Little Rock near Riverfront
800 E Broadway St, North Little Rock, AR 72114, North Little Rock, United States
4-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.8 / 5
Overview
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites North Little Rock near Riverfront is a no-frills, low-rise budget hotel set just off Interstate 30 in North Little Rock, Arkansas. It's flanked by shops and restaurants and sits a short six-minute walk from Simmons Bank Arena (formerly Verizon Arena), making it a practical, wallet-friendly base for visiting downtown Little Rock and the riverfront.
Rooms
Rooms are simply furnished with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers, and some rooms include a sofa for extra lounging space. The style is unfussy and budget-oriented rather than upscale, and guests have noted that decor can feel dated even when rooms are clean.
Dining & Amenities
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning in a simple on-site dining area, and parking is free for all guests. The property also offers guest laundry facilities, a helpful convenience for longer stays or travelers passing through on road trips.
Location
The hotel is less than a mile from the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum and the Museum of Discovery, and within a couple of miles of the Old State House Museum, Historic Arkansas Museum, Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum, Julius Breckling Riverfront Park, and the Arkansas Travelers Baseball Club. Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, the Arkansas State Capitol, Mosaic Templars Cultural Center, The Old Mill, Little Rock Zoo, and the Big Dam Bridge are all reachable within a roughly 10-kilometer radius, giving guests a broad range of museums, parks, and attractions to explore from this central riverfront location.
Best for
This hotel suits budget-conscious travelers and event-goers who want walkable proximity to Simmons Bank Arena and the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum without paying downtown hotel prices. It also works for road-trippers needing quick Interstate 30 access, free parking, and on-site laundry, and for pet owners given its pet-friendly policy noted by guests.
Travel tips
Because the hotel is just off Interstate 30, having a car makes it easiest to reach outlying sights like the Little Rock Zoo and Big Dam Bridge, though the William J. Clinton Library, Museum of Discovery, and Riverfront Park are all within an easy walk or short drive. If you're attending an event at Simmons Bank Arena, note that at least one guest described the surrounding neighborhood as feeling questionable after dark, so plan your route and timing accordingly. Ask at check-in about room location, since some rooms are only accessible via exterior stairs with no elevator.
What guests say
Many guests praise the cleanliness of the rooms, comfortable beds, and friendly front-desk staff, along with the convenient location near downtown attractions and the arena and the availability of nearby dining options. Several reviewers also mention it as pet-friendly and appreciate the complimentary breakfast, though a few describe the breakfast as lacking or the rooms as dated. A notable negative theme involves accessibility, with at least one guest reporting no elevator access to upper floors and being offered only a smoking room with a dirty carpet as an alternative; that same review also raised concerns about the surrounding neighborhood feeling unsafe at night. Overall, positive comments about cleanliness and location are common, but occasional complaints about room condition and accessibility stand out.
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