The Empress of Little Rock is a proud Select Registry Inn, has been named "one of the top ten inns in the United States by BedandBreakfast.com" and has received a number special honors both regionally and nationally. We have listed many of these honors below. Our unique Victorian Hotel has also been featured in a wide variety of publications, which are also listed below. As proud as we are of these exciting accolades, we are also just as proud to feature, on this page and throughout the site, some of the wonderful comments and feedback we have received from our guests over the years. Thank you for visiting our website and we look forward to welcoming you to The Empress of Little Rock, Arkansas someday soon!

Global Destination

The Empress Was Recently Highlighted in
The New York Times!

The New York Times, November 7, 2004
WHAT'S DOING
In Little Rock
By RUTH ANN HENSLEY

"In the historic Quapaw District, the Empress of Little Rock, 2120 South Louisiana Street, (501) 374-7966, fax (501) 375-4537, or visit www.theempress.com, has undergone a major restoration to reflect its Victorian origins. Completed in 1888 and built exclusively with Arkansas materials like blue granite and cypress, it features five spacious rooms, each with a private bath and Victorian décor. Three large suites are scheduled to open in December in an adjacent historic building. Nonsmoking. Rates are $125 to $195 for two, with breakfast." [Click Here for the Full Article...]

Our Honors Include:

- April 2008, Jimmy Strawn Historic Preservation Award in 2007 for outstanding commitment to the preservation of Little Rock’s historic places.
- August 2005, The Empress was featured in a 4 page spread in the Homestyle section of Southern Women Magazine.
- 2005 Named "Most Elegant Inn" by Book of Lists
- 2004 Named one of the Top 5 Inns in the United States in the BedandBreakfast.com Best B&B Awards.
- 2004 Named one of the top 7 Inns for Most Historical Charm by the Arrington Bed & Breakfast Journal
- Honored by the New York Times, November 2004
- 2003 Named one of the top 15 Inns for Business Travel again by the Arrington Bed & Breakfast Journal
- 1998-2006 Best of the Best, Arkansas Democrat Gazette [Click here for more]
- 2002 City Beautiful Award for Landscape & Design
- 2002 - 2004 Best of the Best Reader's Award from Active Years Magazine
-1999 Arkansas Henry Award for Heritage
-1997 Great American Home Award winner
-1996 Top Ten Most Affordable Luxuries by Country Inns magazine
-1996 named one of the Top 25 Inns in the South by National Geographic Traveler

"...worth the seven hour drive...fabulous home...inviting...elegant taste in room appointments and antiques."
Joe and Faye Krick, Tullahoma, Tennessee

"It is said that our surroundings make or enhance our moods. And so it is with this house, this room. It lends itself to romance, relaxation and warmth. Mike and I spent our honeymoon night here.... I know I will carry the memory of having been here with me always."
Alicia Frye Pine Bluff, AR
October, 2000

The Empress of Little Rock has been featured in several publications, including:

August 2005, The Empress was featured in a 4 page spread in the Homestyle section of Southern Women Magazine.
New York Times, November 7th, 2004
Business 99 (read the article!)
Southern Living (read the article!)
Country Inns
National Geographic Traveler (read the article!)
Victorian Decorating & Lifestyle (read the article!)
Victorian Homes
Nation's Business
Arkansas Business (read the article!)
Victorian Decorating
This Old House
At Home in Arkansas
Delta Sky Magazine, Best Section, 2001 (read the article!)

As well as these television productions:

"What You Get for the Money", HGTV, over $2,000,000 category (June 2006)
"Homes Across America" (Jan 2000)
"If Walls Could Talk" (Fall 2000)
"Country Inns: Inn Connection"
"Holiday Taste of the South" (Featuring our own Sharon Welch-Blair as guest chef. 2000-2001 Arkansas Educational Television)