Hilton Garden Inn Hot Springs occupies a purpose-built property at 356 Ouachita Avenue in Hot Springs, Arkansas, positioned within walking distance of Bathhouse Row on Central Avenue—the grand promenade of restored 1900s bathhouses that forms the historic and visitor core of Hot Springs National Park, one of the oldest federal reservations in the United States. The hotel is roughly two blocks from the Buckstaff Bathhouse, where traditional thermal mineral bath services remain in continuous operation, and the Quapaw Bathhouse, which operates as a modern spa. The Arlington Hotel, the Hot Springs Convention Center, and the restored Fordyce Bathhouse visitor center are all within a short walk along Central Avenue.
The property operates on Hilton Garden Inn's contemporary platform with clean, well-lit interiors across Standard, Deluxe, and Suite configurations. All rooms include flat-screen TVs, climate control, mini-refrigerators, and high-speed WiFi. An indoor heated pool and fitness center serve guests year-round; the enclosed pool is a practical option during Hot Springs' mild but occasionally cool winters. The on-site restaurant serves American grill-style breakfast and dinner, and a cocktail lounge functions as an after-dinner gathering point before or after evenings on Central Avenue's dining and entertainment strip.
Service follows full-service Hilton Garden Inn standards—efficient, professionally staffed, and business-capable, with meeting space available for small corporate functions and group events. The hotel draws a diverse mix of convention delegates attending Hot Springs Convention Center events, couples visiting the thermal bath facilities, thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing visitors to Oaklawn Park (approximately 2 miles away), and families exploring the national park grounds. Garvan Woodland Gardens, Magic Springs amusement park, and Lake Hamilton are all within a 10-minute drive. Free on-site parking is included without resort fee surcharges, a practical advantage in a city where competitor properties often add daily fees.
Room types
- Standard Room
- Deluxe Room
- Suite
Amenities
- Indoor pool
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Walk to Bathhouse Row
Location
356 Ouachita Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901
34.5083, -93.0562 View on map
Highlights
- Walking distance to Bathhouse Row and Hot Springs National Park's historic thermal bath district
- Indoor heated pool open year-round
- On-site restaurant and cocktail lounge
- Meeting space available for small corporate and group events
- Free on-site parking with no resort fee
Tips for visiting
- Request an upper-floor room on the west-facing side for views toward the Ouachita Mountains at sunset.
- The Buckstaff Bathhouse on Central Avenue is the only bathhouse offering historically continuous thermal soak services—book a bathing appointment separately, as they do not take same-day walk-ins during peak season.
- Oaklawn Park's thoroughbred racing season runs roughly January through May; reserve well ahead during meet weekends, when Hot Springs hotel inventory tightens significantly.