Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, is a former U.S. Army base in northwestern Arkansas, adjacent to Fort Smith. This base was under the jurisdiction of the Army until its transfer to the Arkansas National Guard in the 1990s. Hotels in nearby Fort Smith are within 15 minutes of marine wildlife exhibits and nature walks at the Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center, located on 170 acres that once belonged to Fort Chaffee.
Aspen Hotel and Suites
Aspen Hotel and Suites is in Fort Smith, a 10-minute drive from Fort Chaffee. This locally owned hotel provides complimentary shuttle service to Fort Smith International Airport, less than five minutes away. Other hotel features include an outdoor pool, two meeting rooms and courtesy passes to the Mercy Fitness Health Club, which is within five minutes of the hotel. The hotel also has an on-site gym. The Stonewall Village mall offers dining and shopping within walking distance of the hotel. Carol Ann Cross Park is a five-minute drive from the hotel and has paths for walking and bicycling along Wildcat Mountain Lake.
Hotel Pure Seasons Inn
Fort Chaffee is a 15-minute drive from the Hotel Pure Season Inn, located right off Interstate 540. This hotel is a five-minute drive from the Central Mall, which is on Rogers Avenue. Fort Smith museums are within 10 minutes of the hotel, including the Fort Smith Air Museum and Fort Smith Museum of History. Hotel Pure Season guests have access to breakfast in the hotel's atrium area, an indoor pool and whirlpool tub, meeting rooms, and RV parking spaces. Some rooms overlook the hotel's atrium area and swimming pool. The honeymoon suite has a whirlpool tub and living room area. Pets may stay for an additional fee.
Courtyard Fort Smith Downtown
Situated in western Fort Smith, the Courtyard is a 20-minute drive from Fort Chaffee. The hotel has an indoor pool area with whirlpool tub, fitness room and an on-site eatery, the Courtyard Cafe. The restaurant serves American cuisine for breakfast and dinner in a relaxed atmosphere. The four-story hotel has 138 rooms, some with living rooms and/or whirlpool tubs. Pets may stay for an additional fee. The Courtyard is one of the closest hotels to the Fort Smith Historical Site, which is less than five minutes away. This attraction has a segment of the historic Trail of Tears and the ruins of two early 19th century forts.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Van Buren
The Holiday Inn Express in Van Buren is a 20-minute drive north of Fort Chaffee. The hotel is within 10 minutes of the King Opera House in downtown Van Buren, a late 19th-century venue that still hosts theatrical performances. Restaurants and shops at Cloverleaf Plaza are five minutes from hotel. Guests have access to an indoor swimming pool area and a breakfast area near the lobby. The hotel's suites have living areas with sleeper sofas and kitchen facilities.
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