Bentonville AR Hotels - Amazing Accomodations Plus Exciting Things To Do

The best way to find the type of lodging among the various hotels in the Bentonville area that will suit your specific needs is to first determine what type of accommodations and amenities you will require for your upcoming trip.



Are you on a business trip where you might need extra space in your room for planned and impromptu meetings? And do you need a hotel that provides conference room space and amenities?

Are you the owner of a small business trying to get Wal-Mart's business and you are on a rather tight budget? Then, you will want a nice hotel but at bargain rate?

Are you a family visiting NWA for a weekend getaway, or are you an Arkansas Razorback fan here for one of the famous Hog games? Perhaps the family would like a hotel that offers a suite and a pool. Or what about a fitness room for those that like to stay in shape?

Do you want to work out while you are out of town, or maybe you would just like to play a round of golf. Decide what is most important for this trip and then book your lodgings at one of the B'ville Ar hotels accordingly.

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If you are staying in one of the Bentonville Arkansas hotels, you won't want to miss the chance to see Wal-Mart headquarters.

The Wal-Mart story began in 1962, when Sam Walton opened the company's first discount store in nearby, Rogers, Arkansas. The chain with its small town values grew to become the world's largest retailer.

There is a Wal-Mart Visitors center not far from most of the hotels in Bentonville. It is located in the original variety store down on the town square, and it allows you to trace the company from its origins to its fantastic and unmatched American success story.

Thousands attend the Wal-Mart stock holders meeting held every June. This is a great time to meet the leaders of Wal-Mart and to find out what the general direction of the company is for the next year.

During the stock holders meeting, all the hotels, restaurants, and all the local attractions will be teeming with people from all over the world who own stock in Wal-Mart. Even little local barbecue and pizza restaurants will be standing room only.

There are so many visitors during this time that local Bentonville residents tend to stay home to avoid the crowds. Everywhere you look there will people wearing Wal-Mart t-shirts.

It is really a fun time for visitors staying in the area to enjoy learning all about Wal-Mart from its beginning to the current direction the company is taking.

One of the advantages of having Wal-Mart's home office in Bentonville, is that people from companies all over the world travel to Bentonville to do business with Wal-Mart. With all of these visitors, a suitable airport was needed.

XNA is a convenient and modern regional airport that allows easy air transportation in and out of Northwest Arkansas. Rental cars and shuttles provide easy transportation from the airport to the various Bentonville area hotels, XNA hotels and also to the Crystal Bridges hotels.

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No stay at one of the Bentonville area hotels will be complete without visiting the Crystal Bridges American Art Museum. This state of the art multi million dollar museum opened October 11, 2011.

Alice Walton, daughter of Sam Walton, founder of Wal-Mart headed up the Walton Family Foundation's involvement in the project and she herself donated $317 million toward the cost of the five hundred million dollar show place.

It is some 217,000 square feet of galleries, several class and meeting rooms, a library, outdoor pavilions, a sculpture garden, and gathering place to accommodate 300 people. Additional outdoor areas will provide space for concerts and special events plus there are numerous walking trails around the complex.

It is said to be among the top six museums in the U.S., certainly none can rival its beautiful setting. Make your stay at one of the Bentonville Arkansas hotels complete by visiting Crystal Bridges with its awesome display of American art.

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Located only 45 minutes from any of the Bentonville or Rogers Hotels is Eureka Springs. The quaint little Victorian town of Eureka Springs is billed as "The Extrordinary Escape For Entertainment", but some call Eureka, "Little Switzerland".

The main streets are lined with delightful little unusual shops offering a variety of crafts made in the area, antiques from NWA, handmade fine jewelry, sculpture, pottery, and art... all from local artists. You can spend the day shopping, listening to one of the free local bands in the Basin Street Park, watching the locals, and eating from a variety of top-quality restaurants boasting world-class chefs.

There is really nothing like sitting outside on the porch sipping a little wine, smelling the tantalizing aroma wafting up from the kitchens and waiting for their mouth-watering cuisine to be served up at tiny little cozy and romantic tables. Or you could opt for one of the several outdoor pizza or barbecue cafes when you want to get away from it all?

Or you can spend the day fly fishing on the White River or visit Christ of the Ozarks or the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge. While you are staying at one of the friendly hotels, grab a pamphlet about Eureka Springs or ask one of the friendly desk clerks about this one-of-kind little town.

Bella Vista

Bella Vista is a small community 15 minutes from many of the B'ville or Rogers hotels. It offers 7 lakes, 9 golf courses as well as numerous swimming pools. Hiking and natural beauty are abundant in Bella Vista.

A stunningly beautiful piece of architecture is the Mildred B. Cooper memorial chapel. People routinely stay in one of the Bentonville hotels and have their marriage ceremony performed in this gorgeous chapel, which is nestled under lovely trees and is constructed predominantly of glass up from the floor to include the ceiling.

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Nearby Rogers Arkansas offers additional amenities such as the amazing Beaver Lake - A 28,000+ acre picturesque lake nestled high in the Ozark Mountains offers natural scenic beauty as well as incredible fishing, boating, camping, hiking and swimming opportunities.

Memories are made at Beaver Lake and relationships are forged for life. It is firmly established as one of the finest fishing areas in the world.

Within minutes of several Bentonville hotels in adjacent Rogers are Pinnacle Hills Promenade, Village on The Creeks, and the stunning Pinnacle Country Club with its upscale golf course, tennis courts, and swimming amenities.

All in all, it is a remarkable club experience offering something for every member of the family, and as a bonus, all Bentonville hotels are only a few minutes away.
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Bentonville Arkansas hotels are crowded during the 2nd weekend in October with crafts fairs set up seemingly on every corner.

The 2nd Thursday weekend of October, NWA is overcome with visitors from all over the country. The arts and crafts fairs are in full swing. One of the finest crafts fairs in the country is located on the banks of the War Eagle Creek and Mill in War Eagle Arkansas.

It all started with the War Eagle and it is considered the Grandaddy of them all, however, there are numerous ones in the area that offer excellent quality as well as convenience. Some are hosted in malls, a few are in some of the hotel lobbies in and around Bentonville, and others are hosted in churches, and others are pitched wherever there is an extra space.