Holiday Inn Express & Suites Camden by IHG
1450 US-278, Camden, AR 71701, Camden, United States
2-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.4 / 5
Overview
The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Camden is a 2-star, budget-friendly hotel set along the US-278 bypass on the rural outskirts of Camden, Arkansas. It sits about 3 miles from historic downtown Camden, offering a quiet, traditional roadside hotel experience rather than an urban stay. Recent remodeling has refreshed the property, including updated room lighting.
Rooms & Suites
Standard rooms are equipped with work desks, cable TV, and free WiFi, making them practical for both overnight travelers and short business stops. Suites step up the offering with whirlpool tubs, kitchenettes, and separate living areas featuring pull-out sofas, well suited to families or extended stays. Children 19 and under stay free when accompanied by an adult.
Dining
A free hot breakfast buffet is served daily, a feature repeatedly singled out by guests as a highlight of their stay. No other on-site dining is documented, so guests looking for other meals will need to head into Camden.
Amenities & Recreation
On-site facilities include an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a business center, meeting and event rooms, and guest laundry. Free parking is available for all guests, a useful perk given the hotel's roadside location outside downtown.
Location & Surroundings
The hotel is about 1.5 km from the Mc Collum-Chidester Museum, roughly 11 km from RATS ATV & Off-Road Park, and around 15 km from Poison Springs Battleground State Park, giving history buffs and outdoor recreation fans nearby options. Ouachita County Medical Center is 2 miles away and Southern Arkansas University Tech is about 12.5 miles away. South Arkansas Regional Airport is roughly 40 km distant for those flying in.
Best for
This hotel best suits road-trippers, budget-conscious travelers, and families needing suite space with kitchenettes and pull-out sofas, especially with kids staying free. It also works well for visitors to Southern Arkansas University Tech, Ouachita County Medical Center, or outdoor recreation destinations like RATS ATV & Off-Road Park and Poison Springs Battleground State Park, thanks to its bypass location and free parking.
Travel tips
Because the hotel is on the US-278 bypass about 3 miles from downtown Camden, guests without a car should plan for a short drive or rideshare into town for dining and historic sites. The free daily breakfast buffet is popular, so arriving early during peak hours may mean less of a wait. Given the rural setting, it's worth confirming directions in advance, particularly if arriving from South Arkansas Regional Airport, which is about 40 km away.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the friendly, helpful front desk staff and the quality of the free hot breakfast buffet. Cleanliness of rooms and bathrooms, comfortable beds, strong water pressure, and cold air conditioning are also frequently mentioned positives, along with recent remodeling and improved room lighting. A recurring complaint centers on pricing, with some guests feeling rates were high for the location and frustrated by a lack of available discounts. Overall sentiment is positive, with service and breakfast standing out as the property's strongest attributes.
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