Stay at Garden Lodge Motel in Fort Smith, AR. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking, and easy access to Fort Smith National Historic Site and local museums.
Recent guests highlight a caring and responsive management team, comfortable accommodations, and good value, while noting some concerns with occasional disturbances and pest issues.
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Garden Lodge is a modest motel located at 611 N 11th St in Fort Smith, Arkansas, offering basic accommodations primarily suited for visitors focused on sightseeing and recreation. The property features essential amenities such as Wi-Fi and free parking but does not provide a pool or onsite restaurant. Its straightforward setup reflects its 2.7 rating across 188 reviews, indicating varied guest experiences.
Positioned conveniently near key attractions like the Fort Smith National Historic Site, the Fort Smith Museum of History, and the United States Marshals Museum, Garden Lodge serves as a practical base for exploring the area's local heritage. The motel is accessible within a short drive from Fort Smith Regional Airport, which is about 14 minutes away by car, while Northwest Arkansas National Airport is approximately an hour and twenty-two minutes away.
Guest feedback reflects a mix of opinions; some visitors appreciate the attentive management and maintenance, particularly noting the efforts of staff members like the manager and owner who respond promptly to concerns. Others have reported issues with pest control and occasional disruptive guests, suggesting that prospective visitors should consider these factors when choosing accommodations.
For travelers seeking an economical stay within reach of Fort Smith's historic sites, Garden Lodge offers a no-frills environment with fundamental services. Nearby alternatives include hotels such as Wyndham Fort Smith and Courtyard by Marriott Fort Smith Downtown, both offering higher ratings and additional amenities within a short distance.
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A very nice place for the price! Manager is very thoughtful and absolutely caring. I like it alot!
I only stopped at the office to deliver supplies for the hotel but they were very nice and patient there!
I honestly love this place the manager miss tonya is a real one of a kind sweet heart she will work with u on ur rent wich i paid 510.00 a month for 5 months. Great time there. The place gets a bad name for what reason i dont know. The maintenance crew work is A+ any problems with the room they are on it and they get the job done right.
We love this place if it weren't for some of the persons passing through always looking to score off of our residents and employees
I ABSOLUTELY ADORE THE OWNER (DOUG) & THE MANAGER (ANGELA) BECAUSE IF ANYTHING GOES WRONG THEY FIX IT ASAP!!! THE ONES TALKING CRAP IS PROBABLY JUST MAD/SALTY THAT THEY GOT EVICTED! THE NEW OWNER FOR A FEW YEARS NOW IS AMAZING WITH THE BIGGEST HEART OF GOLD!!!
I'm staying here not there is cockroaches here in my room and I asked for them to put people on my list for to stay here and the manger was mean and rude to me about me letting someone stay here.
I have lived here since August, this is my home. I feel safe, it's quiet and comfortable. I've made some great friends here. Home is what you make it regardless of where you're at thanks Garden Lodge no bed bugs here Arkansas is known for cock roaches and mice no ones fault
You will need to see below the surface of any reality in the stars for specifics. I would not know. What is known, is that this is a safe place for those who reside. It was a warm day at the end of December, when I suddenly remembered. I have a delivery before I go to the house. I arrive and make it to the door with a little shave and a haircut knock, indeed. Less the two bits of course because it was for the plate which is never eaten from. Some may say this is dumb, but, not this one. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
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