Adams Field: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels

Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport is just three miles from downtown Little Rock, about a twenty-minute drive in normal traffic, so the choice between the airport and downtown makes little difference to travel time. Those with an early flight or a late arrival can stay on Roosevelt Road, a mile from the terminal, while those who want the River Market District and the downtown museums will find the historic center more convenient, with the Capital Hotel as a landmark. The west side of the city, along Interstate 430, is a quiet alternative for anyone working in that area or preferring to stay away from downtown traffic.

Airport area (Roosevelt Road)

Airport area · About a mile (1.5 km) from the terminal, with a free hotel shuttle.

Best for: Those with an early-morning flight or a late arrival who don't want to drive downtown.

Pros

A mile from the terminal, with a free shuttle described as reliable in reviews
Among the highest scores recorded in this guide for the whole Little Rock area

Cons

A commercial strip, nothing to do on foot in the evening
The River Market and the downtown museums remain three miles away

Recommended hotels in this area

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Little Rock Airport: A mile from the terminal with a free shuttle, among the highest scores in the whole city.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Little Rock Airport: Less than a mile from the terminal, with an airport shuttle described as punctual in reviews.

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Downtown and the River Market District

City centre · About three miles (5 km) from the terminal, 15-20 minutes by car or taxi.

Best for: Those who want the River Market, the museums and the Clinton Presidential Library within easy reach.

Pros

Walking distance from the River Market, the Museum of Natural History and the Clinton Library
The Capital Hotel occupies a historic 1877 building in the heart of the city

Cons

Parking is almost always paid, unlike the hotels near the airport
The area empties out in the evening on weekends with no events scheduled

Recommended hotels in this area

Capital Hotel: Historic 1877 hotel in the heart of Little Rock, with a marble staircase and a Southern-cuisine restaurant.
Courtyard by Marriott Little Rock Downtown: In the River Market District, walking distance from the Museum of Natural History and the Clinton Presidential Library.

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