Smithwick Vacation Rentals

"This is an old building, and based on my room it was not adequately maintained for a long time. The current operator has wisely prioritized first the updates that travelers care about most: the building exterior, public spaces, and my room's furnishings were up-to-date and tasteful. Staff are competent, polite, professional, and take pride in their work. The bed and all other room furniture were new and comfortable and the room was thoroughly cleaned. However, the cosmetic work doesn't fix every consequence of years of neglect: doors that are difficult to close securely; a very dated security system; non-digital AC/heat that needs repeated fiddling with an unlabeled slider to achieve a preferred room temp; missing ceiling fixtures in the bathroom; bathroom ceiling plaster mildewed, cracked, and falling, with a hole. I would stay here again because my sense is that the operator is working to fix all these things; it just takes time and money. Reasonable people who are looking primarily for clean, comfortable rooms at a reasonable price (and don't have mildew/mold allergies) shouldn't hesitate to stay. There also aren't a ton of better choices in the area. Just be ready to overlook a few warts under the makeup. "

"The hotel was fantastic. Vintage hotel all updated. Beds great, bathroom shower super. Very clean. Owners very friendly. Ate at the restaurant excellent food reasonably priced. Right in the historic area of Hot Springs wonderful location!!!!"

"Good location. Friendly and helpful staff."

"Terrible! Out in the middle of nowhere, hard to find. No amenities, no place to put your clothes, no counter in the bathroom. Hosts ignore your calls, . Its the worst place we havevever stayed. "

"This is perhaps the best Super 8 I have ever stayed at. Some are always good and others just Ok or old. But I stayed at this one about 5 years and liked it so much I had to stay here again on this year's trip."

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"Great place"