1890 Williams House Inn

The 1890 Williams House Inn celebrates a long history of hospitality, and we look forward to sharing our joyous home with you. Dr. A.U. Williams, a prominent physician and businessman built this exquisite Arkansas estate, where four generations of his family lived. In fact, 1890 Williams House Inn was the first bed and breakfast in the state of Arkansas, established in 1980. The home continues to welcome travelers today; we invite you to come into our parlor for refreshments and good conversation, sharing in the history and hospitality.
 

The 1890 Williams House Inn is the historic-district's jewel which showcases beautiful woodwork and architectural detail. The Main House has 6,500 sq. feet of elegance & charm with six extra large guest rooms and the Carriage House has 2,000 sq ft and three extra large guest rooms.

Accommodations include TV/VCR/DVD, two-person jetted tubs, coffee pot, microwave, small fridge, stereo CD player and WiFi in the common areas. Complimentary bottled water, sodas & cookies complete your stay. Come in, relax, and let your worries slip away.
 

Our central location is convenient lodging to many of Hot Springs attractions and only five blocks from the Historic Downtown shopping area and world famous Bathhouse Row. You will also find many fine restaurants and galleries in this historic district. One mile away is elegant Oaklawn, the premier Arkansas thoroughbred horseracing facility. Surrounding areas are beautiful lakes for boating and fishing. Hot Springs, Arkansas also has many relaxing spas, breathtaking mountains in our national park for hiking, and an entire city offering everything you could ask for. Staying in or going out, the 1890 Williams House Inn, a Hot Springs bed and breakfast is your perfect choice for Arkansas accommodations.

1890 Williams House Inn has a Victorian flair with modern conveniences. Your home away from home, nestled in the Oachita Mountains. A high level of comfort, privacy, and friendly service in an environment that reflects the quiet elegance of another era.

Breakfasts are served in the dining room for all of the guests except those staying in the Parlor Suite and Williams Suite (where breakfasts are served at a cozy table for two in the sitting room portion of the suites). The dining room is very open, and gives the choice of eating together with other guests or privately at your own table. The breakfasts are gourmet quality and simply outstanding, be sure to try one of the muffin creations! You are also invited to complimentary coffee, hot chocolate, tea, spring water, soda, and the cookie jar.

Upstairs there is a collection of videos and books that you are welcomed to use. Enjoy a lazy afternoon, reading on one of the verandas relaxing in an atmosphere you just can't get at a hotel. 1890 Williams House Inn reflects the quiet elegance of an earlier time. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the house is masterfully constructed and this historic-district jewel showcases beautiful woodwork, stained glass and architectural detail.

Comfort and hospitality are two of the most important things when traveling. Comfy beds, nice people, and gourmet quality food can make or break a trip. When you come to the Williams House, prepare to be enraptured with your entire experience.

Historic Spa City of Hot Springs Arkansas, the boyhood home of President Bill Clinton, encompasses a National Park and features world-renowned Bathhouse Row and three lakes with every type of water sport available.

Hot Springs National Park

It’s the water that has attracted thousands of people to Hot Springs. People have been using the hot springs here for more than 200 years, bathing in the mineral-rich water to treat illness and relieve stress.

The first bathhouses were crude structures of canvas and lumber, little more than tents perched over individual springs or reservoirs carved out of the rock. Later businessmen built wooden structures, but they frequently burned, collapsed because of shoddy construction, or rotted due to continued exposure to water and steam. Hot Springs Creek, which ran right through the middle of all this activity, drained its own watershed and collected the runoff of the springs. Generally it was an eyesore-dangerous at times of high water, and mere collections of stagnant pools at dry times. In 1884 the federal government put the creek into a channel, roofed over it over, and laid a road down above it. Much of it runs under Central Avenue and Bathhouse Row today. This allowed room for sidewalks and landscaping in front of the bathhouses, creating the Bathhouse Row you see today.

There is much to do in Hot Springs National Park. Tour the historic Fordyce Bathhouse, where the Park Visitor Center is now located. Cruise down the grand promenade of Bathhouse Row within National Historic Landmark District. Take a hike on over 26 miles of trails, pack a picnic, and take a bath, of course!

The Grand Promenade of Bathhouse Row is a peek into the past. One can imagine settlers discovering the springs and building up the historical grounds to accommodate the flocks of health-seekers looking for an elixir in the bubbly waters. It is a great place for a picnic lunch.

There are lots of other lunch spots in the park. Most of the picnic areas at Gulpha Gorge, Hot Springs and West Mountain have tables and grills.

Explore the restored Fordyce Bathhouse, which was the grandest bathhouse of its time. There are guided tours or explore the impressive building on your own. Move on to Buckstaff Baths, actively relieving stress and strain since 1912. Take a traditional bath the way folks have for over 50 years or have a more modern spa experience with co-ed pools at Quapaw Baths.

The park service offers a variety of guided tours, one of which is the Discover the Waters Tour. During this tour you will hear the amazing story of how rainwater becomes hot spring water. Please call ahead (501)620-6715.

Hot Springs Lakes

Arkansas boasts a number of lakes and waterways. Four of these lakes- Catherine, De Gray, Hamilton and Ouachita are near the Hot Springs area. They are perfect for water sports and all are within 20 miles.

DeGray Lake is situated in the Ouachita Mountains and the DeGray Lake Resort State Park includes more than 31.000 acres.  DeGray is a water sports paradise, and fishing, swimming, sailing, diving and house boating abound. DeGray is well-known fir its large-mouth and hybrid bass. The park features picnic sites, hiking trails, 15 boat launches a golf course nearby and 14,000 acres are open for seasonal hunting.

Lake Catherine is a 2,180-acre state park in the Ouachita Mountains. The lake is well known for it’s fishing and is a popular spot with anglers. The park features waterfalls, hiking trails and picnic areas, a marina, boat launch and swimming area.  The lake is nestled in the narrow valleys of the Ouachita Mountains, just minutes south of Hot Springs.

Lake Hamilton sits on the south and western edge of Hot Springs, and is one of the state’s most popular lakes for recreation… and residence! Most of the 7,200-acre shoreline is ringed with homes; condos, resorts, motels and restaurants, and popular activities on the lake include skiing, para-sailing, boating and fishing. There are many places to launch boats on the lake.

West of Hot Springs lies Lake Ouachita, a 40,100-acre lake that is well known for its beauty and clear water. The Ouachita National forest surrounds the lake and nearly 970 miles of the shoreline are wild and undeveloped. Its length (40 miles) makes it a favorite destination of sailors as well as recreational boaters and skiers, and its clarity attracts many divers. Other recreational opportunities include swimming, horseback riding, hiking, and fishing opportunities on the lake, which is nationally known for its large-mouth and hybrid striped bass. The lake’s more than 100 uninhabited islands are open and ideal for picnicking and day tripping. The area features 21 recreation areas with 150 picnic sites, 24 boat ramps and 13 swimming beaches.

Historic, romantic 1890 Williams House Inn; the perfect Hot Springs Wedding!

Customize your wedding, reception, anniversary, birthday, girls weekend,
family reunion, business meeting, bridal shower and more ...

Two to Forty-five guests with each event customized to your wishes. Let our wedding coordinator work with you to make your special day all you wish it to be. The coordinator will meet with as you make your reservation so that all of your details and requests are formalized. The coordinator will be on-site for your wedding so that all of your wedding dreams are put into reality. If you wish, the minister, photographer, bakery, florist and even a horse drawn carriage will all be coordinated through the Inn. On-site catering is convenient, or you may also choose to have a licensed caterer utilized Inn’s facilities for your Hot Springs Arkansas Wedding.

Receptions can range from champagne and cake, to more elaborate appetizer buffets, either inside the dining room or outside by the arbor or on the main veranda.  Appetizer and dessert menus are accessible upon request.

When you choose to have your wedding and/or reception at 1890 Williams House Inn you may choose your ceremony and reception locations based on your desires and the feel of the Inn.  There are many interior locations for your ceremony such as the main red oak staircase or the black marble fire place both of which are located in the reception hall.  Exterior locations are numerous in our lush garden, the arbor, on one of the two verandas or the front steps of the Main House.

You may check availability for weddings and gatherings through the Availability/Rates button.

Romantic facilities and attentive services will allow you to have your dream wedding and reception at 1890 Williams House Inn.

Please call to speak with Sunny or Cathi to make your event come true.  501.624.4275.

We offer Wedding Packages but specialize in events customized to your every wish.  Think of the wedding packages as a place to begin your planning process . . .

Elopement at the Inn ~ Couple plus Two Guests
$255.00, Monday thru Thursday and $275.00, Friday thru Sunday

• House or garden rental for 30 minutes
• Intimate wedding ceremony by an ordained minister
• Keepsake toasting glasses with complimentary wedding toast of champagne or sparkling alcohol-free beverage
• Small wedding cake on a silver tray
• China, crystal, silver forks and white cloth napkins for reception
• Inn, and grounds, available for wedding photographs
• Other optional services will be quoted upon request

Elopement at the Inn & Honeymoon ~ Couple plus two guestsruth roy cutting cake

Monday thru Thursday with one night stay:
Williams Suite or Parlor Suite – $479
Turret Suite or Carriage Suite – $449
Copper Cottage, Guest Suite or Carriage Chamber – $429
West Chamber or East Chamber – $409

Friday thru Sunday with two night stay:
Williams Suite or Parlor Suite – $719
Turret Suite or Carriage Suite – $669
Copper Cottage, Guest Suite or Carriage Chamber – $619
West Chamber or East Chamber – $599

• House or garden rental for 30 minutes
• Intimate wedding ceremony by an ordained minister
• Keepsake toasting glasses with complimentary wedding toast of champagne or sparkling alcohol-free beverage
• Small wedding cake on a silver tray
• China, crystal, silver forks and white cloth napkins for reception
• Guest room available for early check-in, to be utilized as dressing room; maximum four people in the guest room at a time
• Inn, and grounds, available for wedding photographs
• Other optional services will be quoted upon request

• House or garden rental for one and one-half hours
• Intimate wedding ceremony by an ordained minister
• Unity candle lighting for indoor ceremony and unity sand ceremony for outdoor ceremony
• Six rose or seasonal fresh flower bouquet and matching boutonniere
• Keepsake toasting glasses with complimentary wedding toast of champagne or sparkling alcohol-free beverage
• Two-tier wedding cake (choice of white, chocolate, spice or carrot cake)
• CD player available for ceremony and reception use
• China, crystal, silver forks and white cloth napkins for reception
• Staff at hand to assist bride and groom prepare for their service
• Inn, and grounds, available for wedding photographs
• Fine dining voucher, $50 value, to select area restaurants
• Guest room available for early check-in, to be utilized as dressing room; maximum four people in the guest room at a time

• House or garden rental for two hours
• Intimate wedding ceremony by an ordained minister
• Unity candle lighting for indoor ceremony and unity sand ceremony for outdoor ceremony
• Six rose or seasonal fresh flower bouquet and matching boutonniere
• Keepsake toasting glasses with complimentary wedding toast of champagne or sparkling alcohol-free beverage
• Two-tier wedding cake (choice of white, chocolate, spice or carrot cake)
• Mints, nuts and assorted cookie tray
• Inn’s homemade wedding punch
• CD player available for ceremony and reception use
• Candlelight for indoor reception
• China, crystal, silver forks and white cloth napkins for reception
• Each additional guest, 45 guests maximum, $10
• Staff at hand to assist bride and groom prepare for their service
• Inn, and grounds, available for wedding photographs
• Delicacies awaiting you in your guest room:  complimentary celebratory beverage for your private toast,  chocolate covered strawberries, and a basket of sweet and savory gourmet treats
• Fine dining voucher, $50 value, to select area restaurants
• Guest room available for early check-in, to be utilized as dressing room; maximum four people in the guest room at a time

• House or garden rental for three hours
• Intimate wedding ceremony by an ordained minister
• Unity candle lighting for indoor ceremony and unity sand ceremony for outdoor ceremony
• Six rose or seasonal fresh flower bouquet and matching boutonniere
• Manicure for both bride and groom
• Keepsake toasting glasses with complimentary wedding toast of champagne or sparkling alcohol-free beverage
• Two-tier wedding cake (choice of white, chocolate, spice or carrot cake)
• Appetizer buffet to include four appetizers and one dessert
• Mints, nuts and assorted cookie tray
• Inn’s homemade wedding punch
• CD player available for ceremony and reception use
• Candlelight for indoor reception
• China, crystal, silver forks and white cloth napkins for reception
• Staff at hand to assist bride and groom prepare for their service
• Inn, and grounds, available for wedding photographs
• Each additional guest, 45 guests maximum, $20
• Delicacies awaiting you in your guest room:  complimentary beverage for your private toast, chocolate covered strawberries and a basket of sweet and savory treats
• Fine dining voucher, $50 value, to select area restaurants
• Guest room available for early check-in, to be utilized as dressing room; guest room bathroom to be utilized during reception as second bathroom; maximum four people in the guest room at a time

• Deposit of 50% is due at time of reservation.  The deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable to other dates or reservations
• Balance is due 14 days prior to the event
• An 18% gratuity is added to all wedding and reception events
• 1890 Williams House Inn is a no smoking Inn. Wedding guests choosing to smoke are allowed to smoke on the verandas and in the gardens.

Arkansas

Eureka Springs to Hot Springs

• Hwy 62 from Eureka Springs to Harrison
• Hwy 65 South from Harrison to Conway
• I-40 East from Conway to Little Rock
• I-430 South around Little Rock
• I-30 West from Little Rock to Hwy 70 (exit 111)
• Hwy 70 West to Hot Springs
• Hwy 70 crosses Hwy 7 - continue on Hwy 70 for 7/10 of a mile to Quapaw Ave., turn right onto Quapaw Ave. Go 5 blocks to corner of Orange St. & Quapaw- brownstone & brick mansion on left, pull into driveway.

Little Rock to Hot Springs

• I-30 West from Little Rock to Hwy 70 (exit 111)
• Hwy 70 West to Hot Springs
• Hwy 70 crosses Hwy 7 - continue on Hwy 70 for 7/10 of a mile to Quapaw Ave., turn right onto Quapaw Ave. Go 5 blocks to corner of Orange St. & Quapaw - brownstone & brick mansion on left, pull into driveway.

Louisiana

Monroe to Hot Springs

• Hwy 165 to Bastrop
• Hwy 425 to Pine Bluff (Hwy 65)
• Hwy 65 North to Little Rock
• I-30 West to Hwy 70 (Exit 111)
• Hwy 70 West to Hot Springs
• Hwy 70 will cross Hwy 7, continue on Hwy 70 7/10 of a mile to Quapaw Ave., turn right onto Quapaw Ave., go 5 blocks to the corner of Orange St. & Quapaw, The Inn is a brownstone & brick mansion on the corner, pull into driveway.

Shreveport to Hot Springs

• Hwy 71 North to Texarkana
• I-30 East to Arkadelphia
• Hwy 7 North to Hot Springs.
• Continue on Hwy 7 North (Central Ave.) to
• Hwy 70/270 (Grand Ave.) turn left onto Grand Ave. Go 7/10 mile to Quapaw Ave., turn right onto Quapaw
• Go 5 blocks to the corner of Orange St. & Quapaw, the Inn is a brownstone & brick mansion on the corner, pull into driveway.

Mississippi

Jackson to Hot Springs

• I-20 West from Jackson to Vicksburg
• I-20 West from Vicksburg to Tallulah
• Hwy 65 North from Tallulah to Pine Bluff
• Hwy 65 North Pine Bluff to Little Rock I-30
• I-30 West from Little Rock to Hwy 70 (exit 111)
• Hwy 70 West to Hot Springs
• Hwy 70 crosses Hwy 7 - continue on Hwy 70 for 7/10 of a mile to Quapaw Ave., turn right onto Quapaw Ave. Go 5 blocks to corner of Orange St. & Quapaw - brownstone & brick mansion on left, pull into driveway.

Greenville to Hot Springs

• Hwy. 82 from Greenville to Lake Village
• Hwy. 65 North from Lake Village to Pine Bluff
• Hwy. 65 North from Pine Bluff to Little Rock
• I -30 West from Little Rock to Hwy. 70 (exit 111)
• Hwy 70 crosses Hwy 7 - continue on Hwy 70 7/10 of a mile to Quapaw Ave., Turn right onto Quapaw Ave. Go 5 blocks to corner of Orange St. & Quapaw - brownstone & brick mansion on left, pull into driveway.

Missouri

Springfield to Hot Springs

• Hwy 65 South to Harrison
• Hwy 65 South to Conway
• I-40 East to Little Rock
• I-430 South around Little Rock
• I-30 West to Hwy 70 West (exit 111)
• Hwy 70 West to Hot Springs
• Hwy 70 crosses Hwy 7, go 7/10 of a mile to Quapaw Ave., turn right and go 5 blocks to the corner of Orange Street, brownstone & brick mansion on the corner, pull into driveway.

Kansas City to Hot Springs

• Hwy. 71 South to Fayetteville
• I- 540 South to Ft. Smith
• I-540 South to Hwy 71 South
• Hwy 71 South to "Y" City
• Hwy 270 East to Hwy 270 B (Albert Pike)
• Hwy 270 B will make a sharp left, then right go 5 blocks and make another sharp left then go 4 blocks and make another sharp right, at the signal light the road makes a "V", stay straight onto Ouachita (Hwy 270 goes to the right). Go past Court House to Orange Street, turn left go 1 block to Quapaw Ave. The Inn a brownstone & brick mansion is on corner, turn into driveway.

Oklahoma

Oklahoma City to Hot Springs

• I-40 East from Oklahoma City to Fort Smith
• I-540 around Fort Smith to Hwy 71 South
• Hwy 71 South from Fort Smith to "Y" City
• Hwy 270 East from "Y" City to Hot Springs
• Hwy 270 East to Hwy 270 B (Albert Pike Rd.)
• Hwy 270 will make a sharp left, then 4 blocks it will make a sharp right. Stay in left hand lane, at first signal light the road will make a "V". Hwy. 270B goes right, you will go straight on Ouachita.... Go past Court House to Orange St., turn left on Orange to Quapaw. Inn is on corner, pull into driveway.

Tennessee

Memphis to Hot Springs

• I-40 West to Little Rock
• I-30 West to Hwy. 70 (exit 111)
• Hwy.70 West to Hot Springs Hwy.70 crosses Hwy. 7 - continue on Hwy 70 for 7/10 of a mile to Quapaw Ave. Turn right onto Quapaw Ave. Go 5 blocks to corner of Orange St. & Quapaw - brownstone & brick mansion on left, pull into driveway.

Texas

Dallas to Hot Springs

• I-30 East to Texarkana
• I-30 East to Arkadelphia
• Hwy 7 North to Hot Springs
• Hwy 7 North to Hwy 70/270 (Grand Ave.)
• Turn left onto Grand Ave., go 7/10 of a mile to Quapaw Ave., turn right onto Quapaw Ave. Go 5 blocks to corner of Orange St. & Quapaw - brownstone & brick mansion on left, pull into driveway.

Houston to Hot Springs

• Hwy 59 North to Nacogdoches
• Hwy 59 North to Tenaha
• Hwy 59 North to Linden
• Hwy 59 North to Texarkana
• I - 30 East to Arkadelphia
• Hwy 7 North to Hwy. 70 / 270 (Grand Ave.) Turn left onto Grand Ave. go 7/10 of a mile to Quapaw Ave., turn right onto Quapaw Avenue. Go 5 blocks to corner of Orange St. & Quapaw - brownstone & brick mansion on left, pull into driveway.