Built in 2008, this family-friendly hotel has received many upgrades through the years to keep all accommodations and facilities fresh and up to date. The hotel offers families a variety of spacious guestrooms, including two-bedroom suites that accommodate up to eight people.

The hotel also offers a number of family-friendly amenities that include free breakfast, an evening social, a grilling area and free guest laundry facilities. In the lobby, you’ll find a warm living room, plus a selection of board games for some lively, non-electronic entertainment. You might say this Staybridge Suites offers a “home away from home” atmosphere that makes families feel comfortable and welcome.

At this all-suite hotel, all 109 guestrooms include a separate living and sleeping area, as well as a full kitchen. The kitchen includes a stove, microwave, toaster, refrigerator with ice maker, dishwasher, coffeemaker, pots/pans/serving dishes, plates/glassware/silverware (usually a service for four), a sink, and a built-in table with chairs. There's a side table along one wall. The seating area includes a desk and chair, a chest, a flat-screen TV, DVD player, a chair, a sleeper sofa, and coffee and side tables. A hairdryer, iron and ironing board also are available.

Cribs are available for free, but should be requested at booking; rollaway beds are not available. Complimentary safe deposit boxes are available at the front desk.

One-Bedroom Suite
These guestrooms include all of the amenities listed above, with the bedroom having either a king bed, a queen bed or two double beds, along with nightstands, a chest and a flat-screen TV.

Two-Bedroom Suite
In addition to the amenities listed above, the first bedroom of this suite includes a king bed, nightstands, chest, and flat-screen TV. The second bedroom includes two double beds, nightstand, chest and flat-screen TV.

Pool
Open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., the swimming pool reaches a maximum depth of 5 feet. No lifeguard is on duty; therefore, all children younger than 16 must be accompanied by an adult. There are some tables and chairs in the pool area, but not many. Towels are available. Bathrooms and a water fountain are located just outside the pool area. Food, glass and pop-top cans are not permitted in the pool area.

Whirlpool
Open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. in the pool area, the whirlpool reaches a maximum depth of 3 feet. Towels are provided.

Games
At the front desk, families can borrow a variety of games for an evening of family fun. Games include Monopoly, Scrabble, chess, checkers, Jenga, backgammon, dominoes and playing cards. Poker chips are available as well.

Breakfast
Staybridge Suites offers a complimentary breakfast daily from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. Monday through Friday and from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Selections include cereals, breakfast pastries and breads, a waffle maker, breakfast meats, yogurts, fresh fruit, oatmeal, juice, milk, coffee and hot tea.

The Social Hour
Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., the hotel holds a social hour, wherein guests can enjoy soda, tea and other beverages along with the meal of the night. Meals range from pasta and meatballs with a garden salad bar to chicken cordon blue and a garden salad bar. A monthly menu is posted in all guestrooms.

Grilling Area
Behind the hotel, you'll find an outdoor terrace with tables, chairs, a fire pit, and a grilling area with three gas grills. Grills are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Pantry
Next to the front desk, The Pantry offers a number of snacks, beverages and sundries available for purchase. There also are a limited number of frozen meals and ice cream treats available. The Pantry is open 24 hours a day.

All About the Extras
Check-In/Check-Out
Check-in is at 3 p.m., with checkout at noon.

Fitness Center
The 24-hour fitness center contains a variety of cardio and strength training equipment. There are two treadmills, an exercise bike, a weight machine, hand weights, a weight bench, an exercise ball, and an exercise mat. Water and towels are provided. Children 14 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Must have room key to access fitness center.

Guest Laundry
Staybridge Suites offers guests the use of free laundry facilities on a first-come, first-served basis. Facilities include a selection of washing machines and dryers. For additional convenience, a laundry hamper is available in your guestroom. Laundry detergent is available for purchase at The Pantry by the front desk. Laundry facilities are available 24 hours a day; you will need your room key for access.

The Art of Smart Timing
Because the hotel is located in a college town, the Staybridge Suites stays very busy whenever school is in session. In addition, due to its close proximity to Bentonville (home to Walmart headquarters), the hotel also stays busy during the Walmart annual shareholders' meeting, usually in May. The city also is quite popular for team sports. Therefore, the best time to visit without crowds is from late December through January.

Getting There
If traveling by car, the Staybridge Suites is located right off Interstate 49. If traveling by air, the nearest airport is Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA), which is a 45-minute drive away in Bentonville. A one-way taxi ride from the airport to the hotel will cost approximately $50.

Getting Around
Getting around town does require a car, especially during University of Arkansas football game weekends. To avoid some of the game traffic, there is a back route to and from the hotel via Futrall Drive; the front desk can provide directions. Public transportation is available through Ozark transit, and there is a bus stop across from the hotel.

The college also provides free transportation to and from the campus via Razorback Transit. Ask the front desk for a current schedule and bus stop location.

For Mom and Dad
When mom and dad find themselves with a night out sans kids, they can walk over to the shops just in front of the hotel. Here, they can have dinner at Foghorn's, a restaurant with a sports bar atmosphere.