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Historic Jazz Stay | Balcony | Walk to Bathhouses

Hot Springs, AR, United States
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Experience the vast character of Hot Springs National Park in this 850 sq ft luxury historic apartment, one block from Bathhouse Row and the Grand Promenade. Relax on your private New Orleans-style balcony overlooking Prospect Avenue. The suite boasts a fully equipped kitchen, a premium king bed, fast WiFi. Walk to downtown trails, spas, and restaurants. Stay in a piece of Hot Springs history with more space and more character while being very close to everything Bathhouse Row has to offer.

Good to know

Step into the Count Basie Suite, a second-floor apartment named for the Kansas City bandleader who brought swing to Malvern Avenue. Basie and his orchestra played the Woodmen of the Union Building, the Black-owned 2,500-seat auditorium, hotel, and thermal bathhouse that anchored Hot Springs’ “Black Broadway” during the 1930s and ‘40s. Designed by architect Walter T. Bailey and funded by the Supreme Lodge of the Woodmen of Union, the building drew thousands across the segregated South. Basie also brought his band to the Dreamland Ballroom in Little Rock for a long stretch, the only consistently safe Black performance venue in the region. What Basie invented with Jo Jones on drums, Walter Page on bass, and Freddie Green on guitar is the feeling that came to be called swing before it had a name. That rhythm section ran through this city. This suite is named for the whole of it. What makes this suite distinct • Private New Orleans-style balcony overlooking Prospect Avenue. • One flight of stairs to the suite — second-floor light and quieter than street level. • King bedroom with dedicated workspace. • Full chef’s kitchen with oven, dishwasher, microwave, Keurig. • Queen sleeper sofa in the living room for a fourth guest. You are booking an expansive, fully equipped private apartment in a thoughtfully restored 120-year-old historic building — far more space, character, and quiet than any standard hotel room in Hot Springs. • Premium sleep. Every king bed uses the same mattress trusted by the Capital Hotel in Little Rock. • Chef’s kitchen. Full-size oven, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, Keurig — so you can cook a real meal instead of eating out for every one. • Remote work ready. Fast WiFi, dedicated workspace, two smart TVs. • Art with a story. Hand-painted work by Hot Springs artist Patrick Cunningham, alongside original pieces collected from Jackson Square in New Orleans. • Keypad entry with personalized guest codes, free street parking, and a shared back patio and on-site laundry. Walk everywhere Bathhouse Row and the entrance to Hot Springs National Park are one block away (3-minute walk). The Grand Promenade, Quapaw Bathhouse, Buckstaff, Superior Bathhouse Brewery, the Gangster Museum of America, and the trailheads up Hot Springs Mountain and West Mountain are all under ten minutes on foot from your door.

Other Details to Note

Balconies are original New Orleans-style construction. Please be careful and treat the railings kindly. Exterior security cameras cover the entry points of the building only — never inside suites, never on balconies. Coffee, condiments, basic toiletries, dishwasher tabs, and paper goods are stocked. High chair and pack-n-play are available on request with advance notice. Sound travels in a historic brick building. We supply ear plugs for light sleepers. Please be considerate of your fellow guests. Quiet hours are 10 PM to 8 AM. Smoking: no indoor smoking of any kind. Smoking is permitted on your private balcony and at the outdoor dining and grilling area at the back of the building. Hot Springs is a walking town. You do not necessarily need a car once you arrive. Free street parking is available out front on Prospect and it is also free to park in the lot across the street.

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What this place offers

Amenities

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage

Family

  • Babysitter recommendations

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan

Home safety

  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice maker
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio or balcony

Parking and facilities

  • Free street parking

Services

  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more
  • Luggage dropoff allowed For guests' convenience when they have early arrival or late departure

House Rules

This is a historic building without elevators, it is not handicap accessible. MAISON 226 RULES: NO PARTIES! If there is missing or damaged property, occupancy or pet rules are not adhered to and/or it results in the need for a deep clean - we will charge you through our Air Cover policy for an amount that is reasonable to cover our loss. Quiet time is 10 PM. Thank you for respecting our space and our neighbors. NO SMOKING anywhere in the building! There is a designated smoking area at the rear of the building. It is a shared patio space. No open flames of any kind inside the suites. No hanging/sitting/leaning on balcony railings. Be very careful and please considerate of guests on lower balconies. By using them you assume liability for any injuries. NO PETS. As much as we love our furry friends, we cannot have them stay here due to the historic nature of the building and in consideration of our guests with allergies. Children - Our hotel is not childproof. This is a self check-in boutique hotel. There are many open stairwells, balconies, and fire escapes that could be a danger if children are left unattended. By booking this property, you understand that the owners, hosts and employees will not be liable for any injury, bodily harm, even if resulting in death, to any child or adult in your party. Please report any damages immediately if they have occurred.

Accessibility

Neighborhood

Location is everything here. You are staying in the most walkable corner of downtown Hot Springs — right where the Central Avenue commercial district meets the Quapaw and Prospect Historical Districts, where Colonial Revival and Craftsman architecture line the streets. You are one block from Bathhouse Row and the entrance to Hot Springs National Park — the oldest federally protected land in the country, built around the forty-seven thermal springs that have drawn visitors for over two hundred years. Walk down the Grand Promenade to see the springs themselves, soak publicly at the Quapaw Bathhouse, step into the Buckstaff for the traditional bathhouse experience, or cross the street to the Superior Bathhouse Brewery, the only brewery in the country operating inside a national park, pouring beer and root beer brewed with thermal water. The neighborhood’s story runs wider than the baths. One mile east, on Malvern Avenue, the Woodmen of the Union Building and the Pythian Bathhouse once anchored what was called “Black Broadway” — the corridor that made Hot Springs one of the Chitlin’ Circuit’s most important southern stops during segregation. Because the thermal waters were federally regulated, this was one of the few American resort towns where Black entertainers could perform, stay, and access the baths. That history is the soul of our five jazz suites. Downtown is yours on foot: galleries, restaurants, the Gangster Museum of America, live music, art walks, and the trailheads up Hot Springs Mountain and West Mountain — These are all a short walk from your front door.

Guest Access

You have full private access to your suite and your balcony. There is also a shared grill and outdoor dining space behind the building and some shared laundry machines in the basement. You are welcome to use these as you wish.

Find us

Everything in downtown is a 2 to 15-minute walk from Maison 226: - Bathhouse Row & National Park entrance — 1.5 blocks (3 min walk) - Quapaw Bathhouse (thermal bathing) — 3 min walk -Buckstaff Bathhouse (historic bathing experience) — 3 min walk - Grand Promenade walking path — 3 min walk - Superior Bathhouse Brewery — 4 min walk - The Gangster Museum of America — 4 min walk - Downtown dining, galleries, shops — 2 to 5 min walk - Hot Springs Mountain Trail / West Mountain trailheads — 5 to 10 min walk Short drives (all under 15 minutes): Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort — 2 miles Northwoods Mountain Bike Park — 2 miles Hot Springs Mountain Tower — 2 miles West Mountain / Hot Springs Mountain scenic drives — 2 miles or less Lake Hamilton — 6 miles Mid-America Science Museum — 6.5 miles Garvan Woodland Gardens — 8 miles A Little Bit Longer Drives: - Lake Oauchita State Park 25 minutes. - Lake Catherine State Park 20 Minutes Free street parking is available directly in front of the building. Hot Springs has limited rideshare coverage; if you are flying in, plan to rent a car at Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport in Little Rock (about 55 miles, one hour by road). There is also a small commuter airport in Hot Springs.

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