Sonesta Essential Van Buren-Fort Smith

Exceptional staff and accommodations

I liked everything

Everything was clean and neat looking. I also enjoyed the little things of essential care they offered in the bathroom.

There was a particular smell that smelt like old or mildew-y but you get used to it and it’s not so bad anymore. Breakfast wasn’t too bad but some hot foods weren’t hot and the gravy was so low, or food items were low and it’s understandable since it was a weekday.

Overall better than I anticipated. The room door was hard to open/close but all else was great. Didn’t get a chance to try the breakfast. The room was great value for the money with fridge, coffee maker, and microwave. All seemed clean and no smoke smell!

It would be nice if the window and under the door kept more light out at night but no real complaints.

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!

The location was excellent, room was great and staff was very friendly and accommodating. Irish even carried our luggage up to our room.

I think it needs larger signs by the turnoff to show location. It’s going to be very nice once its construction is completed. Still being remodeled and pool was closed as well as breakfast room at the time we were there.

Very friendly staff, went out of his way to help me with my bags.The facility was just upgraded everything new and fresh.

clean and friendly staff.