Okay, the Empress of Little Rock isn’t only a bed and breakfast. It’s actually a little hotel and a historic home that you can tour. This Victorian beauty is inviting, comfy, and full of vintage charm. Whether you’re there for a high tea, a holiday, or just to spend some time luxuriating, one thing is for sure—visiting the Empress of Little Rock will make you feel like you’re stepping into a fairy tale.

The Empress is located at 2120 Louisiana Street in Little Rock, and you’ll find directions here.

From the time you arrive at the Empress, you’re going to be incredibly impressed.

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It’s especially pretty at Christmas time.

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The porch reminds you of all the charm the South can offer.

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The public spaces are just as decadent and carefully detailed as the rest of the Empress.

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They decorate for practically every holiday.

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And the breakfasts? They’re incredible. And free with your stay.

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Facebook/The Empress of Little Rock What’s better than a delicious breakfast? A free delicious breakfast.

The Empress is so classy they have grand high teas there…

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…and holiday teas and dinners…

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…and day long retreats with delicious food in a gorgeous setting.

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The Empress is a popular place for weddings as well.

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Part of that is because the gardens are exactly as lovely as you’d expect.

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There are several suites where you can stay, and each is bedecked with Victorian elegance.

Facebook/The Empress of Little Rock The Hornibrook Spa Suite is just one of many.

Most of the rooms are named for someone important, which means the rooms have their own stories. The Hemingway Suite, for example, is named for Ernest Hemingway, who lived in Arkansas for awhile.

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The Victorian Garden Suite is so soft and fresh looking.

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The Petit Jean room is also exceptional.

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But really, there are no bad options when it comes to choosing a room at the Empress.

Facebook/The Empress of Little Rock This is the J.E. Murray Suite.

Every single space there is wrapped in luxury and comfort.

Facebook/The Empress of Little Rock This one is called the Majestic Spa Suite.

The Empress is a beautiful Victorian lady, and definitely a place everyone in Arkansas needs to experience.

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For another place in Arkansas that’s just like a fairy tale, click here. To find more to do while you’re in town, try this article.

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What’s better than a delicious breakfast? A free delicious breakfast.

The Hornibrook Spa Suite is just one of many.

This is the J.E. Murray Suite.

This one is called the Majestic Spa Suite.

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