Holiday Inn Express - Hope By Ihg, Hope

Holiday Inn Express - Hope By Ihg - A 2-star hotel with seasonal outdoor pool, free breakfast, and business amenities near historic attractions

Located just 1 block from President Bill Clinton's Birthplace & Boyhood Home, the Holiday Inn Express - Hope offers 61 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. This 2-star Hope hotel provides bright, spacious accommodations with dark hardwood furniture, seating areas, and modern amenities including free WiFi, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Guests can dig into the complimentary Express Start Breakfast buffet featuring hot items and signature cinnamon rolls. The property maintains recreational facilities including a seasonal outdoor pool open May through October, a fitness center with treadmills and free weights, and a hot tub. A well-equipped business center features computers with high-speed internet access, providing easy access to local businesses like AMKO, Klipsch Audio Technologies, and Tyson Foods. The Holiday Inn Express is just a short distance from historic Washington State Park and a 45-minute drive from Crater of Diamonds State Park, where visitors can dig for authentic diamonds.

Pros

Pet-friendly accommodations with designated walking areas on the property

Separate truck parking available in addition to free uncovered outdoor parking

On-site self-service laundry facilities open from noon to 11:30 PM

Accessible rooms with grab bars, transfer shower seats, and other ADA-compliant features

Located within walking distance of Dos Loco Gringos restaurant serving both Mexican and American cuisine

Cons

Texarkana Regional Airport is 31 mile away with no shuttle service available

Pets must be kenneled if left alone in rooms, even for short periods