Holiday Inn Express & Suites Harrison by IHG
117 AR-43, Harrison, AR 72601, Harrison, United States
2-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.4 / 5
Overview
The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Harrison is a 2-star, budget-friendly hotel located at 117 AR-43 in Harrison, Arkansas, part of the IHG family. It offers straightforward, well-reviewed accommodations with a 4.4 rating from 571 guest reviews, positioning it as a reliable standard stopover in the region. It sits about 1.9 miles from Boone County Regional Airport and roughly 34.8 miles from Buffalo National River.
Rooms
Standard rooms are simply furnished with flat-screen TVs, work desks, premium cable channels, free local phone calls, and coffeemakers, plus a choice of hard or soft pillows and free WiFi throughout. Suites step things up with separate living areas featuring sofa beds and whirlpool tubs, suiting travelers who want extra space. Kids 19 and under stay free when accompanied by an adult, making the room configurations family-friendly.
Amenities & Recreation
On-site recreation includes an indoor pool with a hot tub and sauna, a fitness center, and a game room, giving guests options beyond the room during downtime. A free breakfast bar is included for all guests, and free parking is available on-site. Note that some guests have reported the indoor pool running colder than expected despite being advertised as heated.
Dining
Beyond the complimentary breakfast bar, the hotel is surrounded by a dense cluster of dining options within a short walk, including Los Ebanos, El México Lindo Restaurante, Street Tacos Villanueva, and La Catrina for Mexican and Tex-Mex fare, Western Sizzlin Steak House and Colton's Steak House & Grill for steak, Culver's and Jamie's Local Flavor for American food, Zenbu Japanese Restaurant, and Grand Fortuna for Chinese cuisine. This range means guests have numerous casual dining choices within a few minutes' walk or short drive.
Location
The hotel's location along AR-43 puts it close to Boone County Regional Airport (about 3 km away) for easy arrivals and departures, and near the Boone County Heritage Museum (about 3.1 km) for a look at local history. Mystic Caverns, a notable regional attraction, is about 15.2 km away, making it a feasible day-trip destination from the hotel.
Best for
This hotel suits road-trippers and airport travelers thanks to its proximity to Boone County Regional Airport and easy highway access, as well as budget-conscious families who benefit from the free-kids-stay policy, indoor pool, and game room. It's also a good fit for travelers who prioritize dining variety, given the dense concentration of restaurants -- from steakhouses to Mexican and Japanese fare -- within a short walk.
Travel tips
Since the hotel is only about 1.9 miles from Boone County Regional Airport, it's a convenient base for early flights or fly-in visits to the area. Plan to walk to nearby dining, as several restaurants (including Culver's at just 64 meters and Los Ebanos at 170 meters) are within a few minutes on foot. If visiting Mystic Caverns or the Boone County Heritage Museum, budget extra driving time since these attractions are several miles from the property.
What guests say
Guests frequently praise the cleanliness of the rooms, comfortable beds, friendly and kind staff, and the quality of the free breakfast, along with the reasonable price for the location. Several reviewers highlight the convenient setting near restaurants and note a positive overall value. However, a subset of reviews describes inconsistent service experiences, including payment processing issues, incomplete room cleaning (such as hair in the shower), and a pest encounter in one case. There are also complaints about the indoor pool being colder than expected despite being advertised as a warm amenity, and the pool being closed during at least one stay.
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