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Sonesta Essential Van Buren Fort Smith

2.5 star property
Motel in Van Buren

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At Sonesta Essential Van Buren, start your day with a breakfast buffet and stay connected with in-room WiFi. Unwind after a long day at the 24-hour front desk or grab a snack from the vending machine.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bathtub or shower

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Pets Allowed | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Pets Allowed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pets Allowed | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pets Allowed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
3131 Cloverleaf St, Van Buren, AR, 72956

What's nearby

  • Kay Rodgers Park - 7 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Fort Smith National Historic Site - 11 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Fort Smith Convention Center - 12 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Cherokee Casino Roland - 12 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Devil's Den State Park - 29 min drive - 71.6 km

Getting around

  • Fort Smith, AR (FSM-Fort Smith Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪DQ Grill & Chill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Parlour - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪El Lorito Mexican Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Sonesta Essential Van Buren Fort Smith

  • Enjoy your visit to Van Buren with a stay at Sonesta Essential Van Buren Fort Smith. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 48 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch LED TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 20 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club

Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

VB Hotel

Rodeway Inn

Van Buren Inn

Sonesta Essential Van Buren Motel

Sonesta Essential Van Buren Van Buren

Sonesta Essential Van Buren Motel Van Buren

Frequently asked questions

Does Sonesta Essential Van Buren Fort Smith offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sonesta Essential Van Buren Fort Smith does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Sonesta Essential Van Buren Fort Smith?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Sonesta Essential Van Buren Fort Smith?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking and electric vehicle charging are available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sonesta Essential Van Buren Fort Smith?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of USD 20 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 20 (subject to availability).

Is there an onsite casino at Sonesta Essential Van Buren Fort Smith?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Choctaw Casino Too-Pocola (17-min drive) and Cherokee Casino Roland (18-min drive) are both nearby.

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Reviews

Sonesta Essential Van Buren Fort Smith Reviews

7.4

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

6.6

Amenities

7.6

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Bed was very comfy!
Lauren Ann, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

This is going to be a good stop when they get their remodel complete. Very friendly staff
Randel, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

clean and friendly staff.
KRUNAL, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Hotel was very clean. Room was great, updated. Breakfast was slacking, not a variety at all. Breakfast area was clean just lacking variety of food. Outside of hotel property is not the best. Abandon building (old restaurant) and junk yard type in front.
Morris, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great front desk. Clean room.
Benjamin, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Sonesta Essential under renovation....

Well, we stayed in late December and the hotel is under renovation, which really plays into the review. The room was fine, as it had already been renovated, but there was no carpeting...all tile flooring.The fridge was nasty on the inside, so we could only use the freezer part. The heater did work well to keep the room warm. The hotel lobby and hallways were dusty and dirty due to the renovation activity, and there was stuff stacked in the first floor hallway. Luckily we were on the first floor as there is no elevator. We were the only guests in the hotel for the night, which is a rather odd feeling (maybe I've seen too many movies where that is the part of the storyline). The location is actually difficult to get to and Apple Maps had trouble directing us to the hotel because you have to weave your way through parking lots to get to it. We finally spotted the hotel and were able to make our way to it without assistance from Maps. While normal Sonesta hotels have been quite nice, this Sonesta Essential was underwhelming and will not be a choice in the future.
Deron, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean nice staff and great location will be staying in the future 👍
Billy, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Room was clean, the staff was friendly and helpful, and I even had an enjoyable conversation when I arrived, and the breakfast was solid.
Vaughn, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This is one of the best motels i have been in for a low cost the staff is out standing i will brag on this establishment wvery wel do. M
John, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Yes
Sarah, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Parking okay. Limited dining options without driving. Breakfast is poor, I opted to grab coffee and check out.
Shaun, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Felt safe
Lana, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

We stayed at the VB Hotel (actually Quality Inn — they’re converting) as a stopover going east. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Pets stay for free. Facility was clean and had a small breakfast buffet.
Stefanie, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Oh i loved the whole experience. The front desk gentleman was excellent. He helped out so much. Cant complain about nothing. Awesome experience. Might stay at another sonesta in Augusta Georgia
brenda, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

It was under construction doors in hallway key didn’t work properly and bathtub wouldn’t hold water. Also breakfast smelled unacceptable
Patricia, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Largest refrigerator I have ever seen in a standard room. The beds are great and makes for a good night’s rest. The bathroom room is very spacious with a long vanity. Chris has a warm welcome smile. Breakfast was good with great coffee. The outside is not impressive but the inside makes up. No elevator just wide steps to the 2nd. floor. Not bad at all.
Madolyn, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

RUN AWAY They invented excuses to hold my deposit. They are big liars
Gabriel, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

For the price, you cannot beat this place. Super friendly owners, very quiet location, and clean rooms. They are currently under a remodel, so some minor things such as doors being hard to shut are to be expected. But as far as major red flags, there are none. As I said, super clean and super nice! Will definitely be going back. Can’t believe this place is so cheap… Hidden treasure!
Brandon, 4-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Room next to me smoked every night I left
Jimmy, 4-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The free breakfast was not good. The juice machine was out of order. Only whole milk. One kind of coffee. Small amount of eggs, sausage on heating plate and very small stale pastries. Room was good and clean. When I checked in I was greeted warmly and friendly, even at 12:30am.
2-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Property was under extensive remodeling. No elevator - doesn't appear to be any place for one. No coffee & condiments in room. Nice breakfast room, but no breakfast available. Parking lot pavement extensively damaged. Attendant "Chris" is excellent! great help in moving in and out. Seems to be a very nice facility - our room was enormous. This has a potential for a few "stars" when renovation complete!
Roger, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

The property looks abandoned driving up with virtually no customers and the lobby is a complete construction site. Confusing check in. Demanding a security deposit without noting the deposit on my receipt. Paid with cash and front desk person would not list the deposit, only the room total so we will see if it gets refunded upon checkout. We entered our room and it was dirty and uncleaned from the last guests. Not like any hotel i"ve ever stayed at.
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Not impressed!

The place is being renovated and mattress were lining the hallway,Sheetrock dust in the room, billing was screwed up I booked thru hotels.Com and the place had no record of our reservation and charged me more than I had booked the rooms for originally and they charged me for 3 rooms while I had booked 2 although the one is supposed to be taken off my card!
Steven, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

It was very hott temp wise and the ac unit didn’t help much. The air conditioner leaked and the bucket underneath overflowed onto the carpet so the carpet was soaking wet. The toilet barely flushed. The beds are very uncomfortable and the pillows are tiny. The room had a bad smell to it the second we walked in. The second floor itself is hott and felt like a sauna.
Kassondra, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Reserved and paid for a room. Called at 9:00pm to ask about checkin cutoff time. She said before 2:00 am. Arrived before 11:00pm. Nobody at desk. Called number provided on counter under “call this number for service”. Headset rang behind counter. Waited at desk until 11:55. Nobody ever came to desk. Three other parties came and left in that timeframe and each tried to call the number. One lady walked down the hall hollering for help and knocked on doors. Nobody came out. The Expedia app says check-in 24 hours, staff will greet you upon arrival. Cannot get refund because NOBODY will answer the phone. Had to pay $130 for a room elsewhere after already paying for this one!
Michelle, 1-night trip