Is parking available at the property?

Free self parking is available on-site, but it is limited. No reservation is required.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are not allowed at this property. However, service animals are exempt from this policy.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but arrangements must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is centrally located in Little Rock, within a 5-minute drive of Simmons Bank Arena and ESSE Purse Museum. It is approximately 0.5 miles from Arkansas Governor's Mansion and South Main, and 0.6 miles from Trinity Cathedral.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children 6 years old and younger are not permitted at this property, making it an adults-only environment.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of USD 50.00 per day. It is advisable to request extra beds in advance, as availability may vary.

The Empress of Little Rock - Cozy Bed & Breakfast

Average nightly price at The Empress of Little Rock by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$184
February	$180
March	$171
April	$186
May	$174
June	$161
July	$142
August	$134
September	$127
October	$195
November	$192
December	$207

What guests think

At The Empress of Little Rock, guests rave about the beautifully restored historic mansion, elegant decor, and memorable atmosphere, with many praising friendly owners who offer engaging conversations, helpful recommendations, and well-run stays that feel special.

Rooms and suites, including the Carriage House, are described as comfortable and thoughtfully designed, with many noting very comfortable beds and consistently high cleanliness. Breakfast is frequently praised for taste and experience, though a few reviews reported confusion or extra charges about whether it was included. The location is convenient to downtown and SOMA, yet some guests felt the surrounding neighborhood looked unattractive or a bit questionable. Expect a character-rich, host-led stay in a grand historic home.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

Dining

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Facilities

Historic property with ornate common areas and pleasant grounds; some stays were in the quiet Carriage House. A few guests noted no in-room fridge or microwave, with a shared hallway refrigerator instead.

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Amanda

Nov 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed in the Carriage House, had a wonderful time. Very comfortable bed.

10

francis

Apr 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property is a very nice old mansion and just visiting is like being in a museum. Everything is 100 years old at least and the decoration of the house is magnificent. You have different options to stay, either in the main house or the carriage house. We were in the carriage house and it was really quiet and comfortable. Breakfast was the cherry on top. We will certainly go back

10

Mary

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I love old homes & this one did not disappoint! So beautifully decorated - every piece has a story. I absolutely would stay here again if I ever came back to Little Rock

10

James

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Second time we have stayed here and always enjoy the latest updates to the beautiful home.

10

Hanno

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a very interesting stay in a very authentic mansion. You could spend days just taking in all the decorative pieces.

10

Martin

Aug 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

very much enjoyed the ambiance. The house is beautifully furnished and maintained.

6

Stephanie

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Expedia advertised that they still do breakfast and a kitchen was available as part of the amenities , but when I got there it was not true. I thought I got linked to the direct website of the place. Later I went to google and there it was plain as day, we do not do breakfast. I wish there was a mini refrigerator and microwave in the room. There was college fridge in the hallway that you share with others.

10

jennifer

Apr 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautifully maintained antebellum home. The host was quite friendly and shared good conversations with us on the porch! Def 5 starts!

10

Jeramy

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Gorgeous mansion with tons of decor and beautiful grounds! Loves this place and would highly recommend.

10

Peter

Nov 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful property. Would definitely stay again!

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Cleanliness

Many reviews describe rooms as very clean to immaculately maintained, with no notable cleanliness issues reported.

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Delania

May 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Empress of Little Rock is our official “special occasions” stay when we are in the area. Antonio and Kieth are so sweet and genuinely interested in their patrons. The rooms are meticulous and have all the modern amenities, great style and decor, and they have added all the special touches to ensure your stay is perfect. This place is always worth the splurge and it’s nice to see a little bit of Little Rock history. Thank you, so much!! ❤️

10

William

Dec 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was amazing. The property and house were absolutely beautiful. The bed was very comfortable. The room was clean. All in all a great experience.

10

Martin

Aug 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

very much enjoyed the ambiance. The house is beautifully furnished and maintained.

10

Kaci

Jan 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

such a unique and beautiful space. our suite was tastefully designed, thoughtfully detailed, and exceptionally clean and comfortable. the owners have done a fantastic job with the spaces in the house, and are knowledgeable about the pieces in it. will absolutely book again.

10

Katherine

Apr 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Gorgeous house, could have spent a week there exploring the rooms and property! Friendly host, lovely breakfast, very clean and tidy room.

10

jennifer

Apr 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautifully maintained antebellum home. The host was quite friendly and shared good conversations with us on the porch! Def 5 starts!

10

Nicholas

May 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was absolutely gorgeous and super clean! The owners knew a ton about the history of the property and gave a wonderful tour! The breakfast was 10/10 (the lemon bars were particularly delicious)!

10

AMBER

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful home! Our room was very nice and extremely clean. Very comfy bed.

10

Albert

Jan 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This beautiful Historic home was built in the 1880's. It is immaculately clean, beautifully restored, fantastically furnished. Breakfast was great. The friendly owners were on property with great suggestions, helpful advice without ever being in the way. I highly recommend without any reservations.

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Rooms

Comfortable, thoughtfully designed rooms and suites with historic charm; many mention very comfortable beds. The Carriage House is noted as quiet and comfortable.

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Amanda

Nov 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed in the Carriage House, had a wonderful time. Very comfortable bed.

10

francis

Apr 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property is a very nice old mansion and just visiting is like being in a museum. Everything is 100 years old at least and the decoration of the house is magnificent. You have different options to stay, either in the main house or the carriage house. We were in the carriage house and it was really quiet and comfortable. Breakfast was the cherry on top. We will certainly go back

10

Delania

May 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Empress of Little Rock is our official “special occasions” stay when we are in the area. Antonio and Kieth are so sweet and genuinely interested in their patrons. The rooms are meticulous and have all the modern amenities, great style and decor, and they have added all the special touches to ensure your stay is perfect. This place is always worth the splurge and it’s nice to see a little bit of Little Rock history. Thank you, so much!! ❤️

10

William

Dec 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was amazing. The property and house were absolutely beautiful. The bed was very comfortable. The room was clean. All in all a great experience.

10

Kaci

Jan 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

such a unique and beautiful space. our suite was tastefully designed, thoughtfully detailed, and exceptionally clean and comfortable. the owners have done a fantastic job with the spaces in the house, and are knowledgeable about the pieces in it. will absolutely book again.

10

Renita

Mar 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We love this B&B and stay here every year. Beautiful historic home. Beautifully furnished rooms.

10

Jennifer

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I've done a lot of traveling over the last few years, and this may be the best place I've stayed. The home is absolutely beautiful and peaceful. You can almost feel the history of the place when you walk in. Great owners, wonderful rooms. I cannot recommend this place enough.

10

AMBER

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful home! Our room was very nice and extremely clean. Very comfy bed.

10

Joyce

Aug 26, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a wonderful time at the Empress! Wonderful room, and very close to downtown and SOMA Little Rock! A gem!

10

Rizza

Jul 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

What an incredible experience! The room was absolutely amazing (Victoria Garden suite). The owners were super friendly and extremely accommodating. Bed and pillows were so soft and I slept great. If you are thinking of staying here, do it; you won't regret it.

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Service

Owners and staff are consistently praised as friendly, welcoming, and informative, offering tours and helpful local recommendations. Guests also enjoyed engaging conversations with the hosts.

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Scott

Jul 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We always enjoy staying at places with history, character, charm. The Empress did not disappoint! The hosts are wonderful!! Very friendly, informative and accommodating. We could not have stayed at a better place!

10

Rebecca

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was an amazing place the owner is extremely friendly and nice I loved him. The breakfast was great. This place is a must see experience.

10

Deirdre

Jul 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is was 11th stop on a 14 day trip. It was far and away the best. The house is beautiful the owner gracious and welcoming. He told us all about the house and let us look around. He gave us a recommendation for dinner that was phenomenal. I would come back to Little Rock just to stay at the Empress

10

theresa

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a gorgeous property with very professional, friendly, and courteous staff.

10

RICKY

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Love this place , Antonio is an amazing host

10

jennifer

Apr 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautifully maintained antebellum home. The host was quite friendly and shared good conversations with us on the porch! Def 5 starts!

10

Nicholas

May 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was absolutely gorgeous and super clean! The owners knew a ton about the history of the property and gave a wonderful tour! The breakfast was 10/10 (the lemon bars were particularly delicious)!

10

Janice

May 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Antonio made us feel right at home! It is beautiful house with so much history. Keith’s breakfast was as delicious as last time. This is our favorite place to stay in Little Rock!

10

Paige

Mar 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Gracious, lovely hosts and a very special property! Very much enjoyed our stay! Thanks Antonio!

10

Cirrie

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great time at The Empress! Get the breakfast! The food is great and you might get to meet one of the owners who has lived an amazing life with many stories to tell.

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Location

Close to downtown and SOMA, but some guests considered the surrounding neighborhood unattractive or a bit questionable.

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Jeffrey

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful hotel in a lame neighborhood. Not very pretty neighborhood.

8

Jerry

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely property in a questionable area

10

Joyce

Aug 26, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a wonderful time at the Empress! Wonderful room, and very close to downtown and SOMA Little Rock! A gem!

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Dining

Breakfast is widely considered delicious, with compliments for Keith’s cooking. A few reviews mentioned confusion or extra charges about whether breakfast was included.

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francis

Apr 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This property is a very nice old mansion and just visiting is like being in a museum. Everything is 100 years old at least and the decoration of the house is magnificent. You have different options to stay, either in the main house or the carriage house. We were in the carriage house and it was really quiet and comfortable. Breakfast was the cherry on top. We will certainly go back

6

Christa

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Empress is beautiful & well maintained. This is the 2nd time I've stayed here. Unfortunately we were told this time that breakfast was not included in our stay. If we wanted it. We would be charged $20 each. Our expedia information plainly stated Bed & Breakfast & no upcharge mentioned. After paying $251.50 atleast a bowl of cereal would have been nice.

10

Rebecca

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was an amazing place the owner is extremely friendly and nice I loved him. The breakfast was great. This place is a must see experience.

10

Denise

Jan 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Antonio is charming and you will have a wonderful time. Keith is a gifted chef. Breakfast is well worth it. This is truly an experience that will bring you completely into another world and time. Lovely. Luxurious. Comfort in elegance.

10

Katherine

Apr 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Gorgeous house, could have spent a week there exploring the rooms and property! Friendly host, lovely breakfast, very clean and tidy room.

10

Robert

Jul 17, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is just beautiful and the hosts are incredible. Breakfast was delicious.

6

Stephanie

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Expedia advertised that they still do breakfast and a kitchen was available as part of the amenities , but when I got there it was not true. I thought I got linked to the direct website of the place. Later I went to google and there it was plain as day, we do not do breakfast. I wish there was a mini refrigerator and microwave in the room. There was college fridge in the hallway that you share with others.

10

Nicholas

May 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room was absolutely gorgeous and super clean! The owners knew a ton about the history of the property and gave a wonderful tour! The breakfast was 10/10 (the lemon bars were particularly delicious)!

10

Janice

May 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Antonio made us feel right at home! It is beautiful house with so much history. Keith’s breakfast was as delicious as last time. This is our favorite place to stay in Little Rock!

10

Cirrie

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great time at The Empress! Get the breakfast! The food is great and you might get to meet one of the owners who has lived an amazing life with many stories to tell.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $184	2 $152	3 $158	4 $190	5 $181	6 $224	7 $233
8 $198	9 $157	10 $193	11 $166	12 $184	13 $251	14 $259
15 $192	16 $183	17 $194	18 $193	19 $207	20 $218	21 $225
22 $193	23 $182	24 $192	25 $199	26 $214	27 $224	28 $233
29 $194	30 $185

The Empress of Little Rock

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the Pagoda Suite, Fireplace and Jetted Tub

Victoria's Garden Suite, Fireplace and Double Person Jacuzzi, Pet Friendly

the Hemmingway Suite, Fireplace and Double Person Jacuzzi

Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

the Majestic Suite, Fireplace and Double Person Jacuzzi

the Washburn Welch Room

the Petit Jean Room

Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms

the Chatelaine Suite

Miss Eliza Room

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

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