Days Inn by Wyndham Fordyce  

In Fordyce, Arkansas, just off Highway 79/167 between Little Rock and Hot Springs. About 3 km from downtown and a short drive to Mark's Mill Battlefield State Park, Fordyce Country Club, the Dallas County Museum and the White River National Wildlife Refuge. Pet-friendly and family-friendly — kids 12 and under stay free.

Rooms come with 32-inch flat-screen TVs with DirecTV, alarm clocks and private showers. Suites with in-room hot tubs are available for extra pampering. The property features both indoor and outdoor pools (outdoor pool is seasonal) and a compact fitness room for quick workouts.

Free Wi-Fi across the property, ample free parking with space for large vehicles, guest laundry and valet service. Relax at the on-site bar in the evenings or lounge by the pool. Extra touches include ATM, safe-deposit boxes and a doctor available on request.

Conference hall and meeting space suitable for board meetings or interviews. Free Wi‑Fi and plenty of parking make it a convenient stop for business travelers.

Start each day with a free deluxe Daybreak breakfast — eggs, Belgian waffles, biscuits and gravy and other Southern breakfast staples. The on-site bar sets a relaxed evening vibe for a post-drive drink.