Near Baptist Health-Van Buren
Located in Van Buren, Sonesta Essential Van Buren is a 3-minute drive from Baptist Health-Van Buren and 7 minutes from Arkansas River. This motel is 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Kay Rodgers Park and 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Harper Arena.
Make yourself at home in one of the 48 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
English
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (6.4)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
Uncovered parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Laundry
Breakfast available
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Spa
Restaurants
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Cleanliness
7.2/10
Location
0.0/10
Closest airports
The nearest major airport is Fort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional)
16.3 km / 10.1 mi
What's nearby
Baptist Health-Van Buren
2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Arkansas River
5.9 km / 3.7 mi
Kay Rodgers Park
6.2 km / 3.9 mi
Harper Arena
6.2 km / 3.9 mi
Popeye Statue
13.2 km / 8.2 mi
Central Mall
13.8 km / 8.6 mi
Fort Smith Convention Center
14.1 km / 8.7 mi
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
14.1 km / 8.7 mi
CHRISTUS DUBUIS Hospital of Fort Smith
14.2 km / 8.8 mi
Advance Care Hospital-Ft Smith
14.2 km / 8.8 mi
Fort Smith National Historic Site
14.3 km / 8.9 mi
Bass Reeves Statue
14.3 km / 8.9 mi
Trolley Museum
14.3 km / 8.9 mi
Fort Smith Museum of History
14.4 km / 8.9 mi
Riverfront Amphitheater
14.4 km / 9 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Laundry
Breakfast available
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Spa
Restaurants
Top family-friendly amenities
Parking and transportation
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free self parking
Uncovered parking
Food and drink
Restaurant dining guide
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Uncovered parking
Things to do
Television
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guest services
Laundry facilities
Daily housekeeping
Full-service spa
Laptop-friendly workspace
Languages spoken
English
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
No accessible shuttle
Wireless internet access
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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