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Historic Hotel On the University of Arkansas Campus

Overlooking the Campus Grounds

Enjoy bright mornings and slow afternoons sipping sweet tea on our wraparound porches, celebrate Razorback victories in the Lambeth Lounge, and relish award-winning cuisine at Ella’s Table. Our warm, refined, historic hotel in the University of Arkansas is Fayetteville's favorite place for savored moments and cherished memories.

Highlights of Our Inn
  • Rooms & Suites Overlooking Old Main Lawn
  • Built in 1905 as a Women’s Dormitory
  • On-Site Restaurant, Lounge, & Coffee Bar
  • In-Room Dining
  • 3,000+ Sq. Ft. of Meeting & Event Space
  • Complimentary Parking
  • Complimentary High-Speed Wi-Fi
  • Walking Distance to Dickson Street & Razorback Stadium
  • Direct Access to Razorback Regional Greenway
  • Access to the University’s Fitness Center
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HOTEL HISTORY

1905

Carnall Hall opens as an all-girls dormitory, the first in the state of Arkansas. It is named after Miss Ella Howison Carnall, a beloved English professor.

HOTEL HISTORY

1967

The dormitory turns into a fraternity home for Phi Gamma Delta for 10 years, from 1967 until 1977.

HOTEL HISTORY

1982

Now housing university offices and classrooms, Carnall Hall is listed on the National Register for Historic Places.

HOTEL HISTORY

2001

Thanks to the passionate efforts of the community and dedicated preservationists, Carnall Hall is saved from demolition through public/private partnerships.

HOTEL HISTORY

2003

The new Inn at Carnal Hall receives a $6.3 million renovation that includes restoration of the front porch and first-floor staircases. A year later, it joins the Historic Hotels of America.

HOTEL HISTORY

Today

Recent renovations like a redesigned lobby and social spaces add modern elements that blend with the Inn’s historic past. Updates to Ella’s Table and Lambeth Lounge present guests with an elevated dining and bar experience.

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Sit and Stay Awhile

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a large brick building with a lawn
a living room with a fireplace and couches
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a room with a bar and chairs
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a clock tower with trees and a sunset
a brick building with white windows and green plants
a large brick building with a lawn
a living room with a fireplace and couches
a rocking chair on a porch
a room with a bar and chairs
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