Residence Inn by Marriott Little Rock Downtown
219 River Market Ave, Little Rock, AR 72201, Little Rock, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.4 / 5
Overview
Residence Inn by Marriott Little Rock Downtown is a casual, all-suite, 3-star hotel set in the River Market District at 219 River Market Ave. Designed for extended and short stays alike, it emphasizes homelike suites over standard rooms, and holds a strong 4.4 rating from 715 reviews. Its downtown riverfront setting puts guests within easy walking distance of the city's main museums, parks, and cultural sites.
Rooms & Suites
Accommodations range from warmly furnished studios to 1- and 2-bedroom suites. Studios include a kitchen, desk, pull-out sofa, free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV, while the larger suites add separate living rooms and dedicated dining areas, suiting guests who want more space or need to cook their own meals during a longer stay.
Dining & Complimentary Services
A complimentary hot breakfast is included each morning, and the hotel hosts weekday evening social events with snacks. A grocery delivery service and an on-site convenience store make self-catering easy for guests using their in-suite kitchens, and complimentary parking is offered as part of the stay.
Amenities & Recreation
On-site recreation includes an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a fire pit, BBQ grills, and guest laundry facilities, giving guests options to relax or stay active without leaving the property. These extras, paired with the in-suite kitchens, position the hotel well for both leisure travelers and longer corporate stays.
Location & Nearby Attractions
The hotel sits a short walk from major River Market District landmarks: the Museum of Discovery (244m), Julius Breckling Riverfront Park (330m), Historic Arkansas Museum (316m), the Old State House Museum (741m), the Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum (743m), and the William J. Clinton Library and Museum (668m). Slightly farther on foot are the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (841m), the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History (814m), the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center (1.17km), and the Arkansas Travelers Baseball Club (1.3km), with the Arkansas State Capitol (2.1km), Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site (3km), The Old Mill (5.3km), Little Rock Zoo (5.9km) and the Big Dam Bridge (10km) reachable by a short drive.
Best for
This hotel suits extended-stay visitors, families, and business travelers who want kitchen-equipped suites and on-site amenities like the pool, fitness center, and laundry facilities. Its River Market District location -- steps from the Museum of Discovery, Riverfront Park, and the Clinton Presidential Center -- also makes it a strong fit for culture- and sightseeing-focused travelers who prefer walking to attractions over driving.
Travel tips
Most of Little Rock's downtown museums and riverfront attractions are within a 10-minute walk, so pack comfortable shoes and plan a walking itinerary before renting a car. For sites farther out, such as the Little Rock Zoo, The Old Mill, or the Big Dam Bridge, plan on a short drive. Note that some guests have reported parking fees changing over time, so it's worth confirming current parking terms at check-in.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the hotel's staff as friendly and helpful, and many single out the downtown River Market location as a major advantage for reaching museums and attractions on foot. Cleanliness and comfort of the suites, along with the complimentary hot breakfast, also come up repeatedly as positives. The main recurring complaint concerns parking fees, with some guests noting that charges were introduced or increased over time despite parking previously being described as included.
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