Meeting Facilities
A collection of superior venues
Little Rock provides planners with a wide variety of venues for producing successful conventions, meetings, exhibits and shows. Our central location, lovely neighborhoods, parks, attractions, and terrific nightlife make Little Rock an affordable, attractive meeting destination. Our extensive list of meeting facilities ranges from large arenas to small performance halls. Please review our venue listings, then contact us. We will help you select the perfect location in the Capital City for your next success.
Meeting Facilities
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Alltel Arena
1 Alltel Arena Way
North Little Rock, AR 72114
Phone: 501-340-5660
Website: www.alltelarena.com
Directions & Map
An 11-story, 18,000-seat state-of-the-art sports and entertainment facility, Alltel Arena serves as home to the Arkansas Twisters arena football team, Arkansas Rimrockers basketball team and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock's Trojan basketball team, plus major sporting and entertainment events year-around. -

Arkansas State Fairgrounds
2400 W. Roosevelt Rd.
Little Rock, AR 72206
Phone: 501-372-8341
Website: www.arkfairgrounds.com
Directions & Map
Home to rock and country and western shows, as well as other entertainment. The biggest draw at the fairgrounds is the Arkansas State Fair and Livestock Show, a 10-day event in October that includes a rodeo and big-name musical acts. - Upcoming events at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds:
Buchanan's Vintage Flea Market & Trade Days - July 18 - 19, 2009
Buchanan's Vintage Flea Market & Trade Days - August 15 - 16, 2009
O'Reilly Auto Parts Fall Street Machine Nationals - September 11 - 13, 2009
Buchanan's Vintage Flea Market & Trade Days - September 26 - 27, 2009
Arkansas State Fair - October 9 - 18, 2009
R.K. Gun & Knife Show - November 7 - 8, 2009
Buchanan's Vintage Flea Market & Trade Days - December 5 - 6, 2009
R.K. Gun & Knife Show - December 19 - 20, 2009
23nd Annual Arkansas Glasshopper Inc. Depression Era Glass & Pottery Show - February 27 - 28, 2010 -
Barton Coliseum
2400 W. Roosevelt
Little Rock, AR 72206
Phone: 501-372-8341
Directions & Map
There's always something happening at Barton Coliseum and the surrounding state fairgrounds. Circuses and musical events are regularly scheduled at Barton. The fairgrounds routinely host drag racing, antique sales and knife and gun shows. Call the fairgrounds office for prerecorded information about upcoming events. -

River Market Amphitheatre, Pavilions and Meeting Room
400 President Clinton Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 501-375-2552
Fax: 501-375-5559
Website: www.rivermarket.info
Directions & Map
Located in the heart of Little Rock's River Market District the Amphitheatre is Arkansas' premiere outdoor concert venue. The spacious pavilions provide a combined seating for 1,000 guests with a beautiful view of the Arkansas River and Amphitheatre. The third floor of the River Market contains a multi-purpose facility ideal for parties, receptions, dinners, meetings and much more. -

Robinson Center
426 W. Markham
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 501-376-4781
Toll Free: 800-844-4781
Fax: 501-374-2255
Website: www.littlerock.com
Directions & Map
One of the highlights of Little Rock's spectacular Statehouse Plaza is already a familiar Arkansas landmark; Robinson Center. For over 40 years, this multi-purpose facility has hosted many successful conventions, meetings, craft fairs and sporting events, as well as, a host of Broadway productions. Robinson Center is situated only 10 minutes from the airport and just a few blocks from major interstates. The DoubleTree hotel is physically connected to the center. In addition, there are several area hotels located in and near the center. Robinson Center includes a 550-space underground municipal parking garage, which provides guests with well-lighted, weather-protected parking and is directly connected to the center. Also, there are several hundred more parking spaces available within a few blocks. - Upcoming events at the Robinson Center:
Center for the Dansarts: Transitions - July 3, 2009
Dora the Explorer Live! Search for the City of Lost Toys - July 7 - 8, 2009
Jerry Seinfeld - July 10, 2009
Mike Epps & Friends - July 25, 2009
The Wiggles Go Bananas! - August 5, 2009
"1964 - The Tribute" - August 13, 2009
NPC Bodybuilding Championships - August 15, 2009
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra presents "Opening Night & Tchaikovsky" - September 12 - 13, 2009
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra ACXIOM Pops LIVE! presents "Motown Gold with Jeans 'N Classics" - September 18 - 19, 2009
Avett Brothers in Concert - September 25, 2009
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra SuperPOPS! presents "The Beach Boys" - October 4, 2009
"MAMMA MIA!" - October 6 - 8, 2009
Arkansas Hospital Association's Annual Auxiliary Conference 2009 - October 7 - 9, 2009
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra presents "The Majesty of Beethoven" - October 17 - 18, 2009
Barbershop Harmony Society's Annual Fall Southwest Regional Meeting - October 23 - 25, 2009 -

Statehouse Convention Center
#1 Statehouse Plaza
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 501-376-4781
Toll Free: 800-844-4781
Website: www.littlerock.com
Directions & Map
Located in the heart of the Capital City, The Statehouse Convention Center is one of the largest convention centers in the state. Logistically connected to the Peabody Little Rock, the center hosts a wide variety of meetings, trade-shows, concerts and conventions. The facility also showcases an impressive array of artwork from local, national, and international artists. The items are individually priced and a small percentage of each work sold is placed in the Statehouse Convention Center art fund. The Statehouse Convention Center is within walking distance of the historic River Market District, which has many distinctive shops and restaurants including nighttime dining and entertainment hot spots. With over 500 restaurants and 59 hotels to choose from, Little Rock is a visitor's dream and the centrally located facility is just minutes away from everything! No destination city is complete without a multi-functional "crown-jewel" like the Statehouse Convention Center. It should be marked as a "must see" when in Little Rock. - Upcoming events at the Statehouse Convention Center:
African Methodist Episcopal Church, Inc. Biennial Connectional Lay Conference - July 26 - 30, 2009
Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators' Summer Conference - August 2 - 4, 2009
Pioneer Network’s 9th National Conference - August 12 - 14, 2009
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Fall Bridal Show - August 16, 2009
Federation of Genealogical Society's 2009 Annual Conference - September 2 - 5, 2009
Arkansas Outdoor Hall of Fame - September 11, 2009
Mistletoe Merchants of Little Rock 2009 - September 17 - 19, 2009
Arkansas Chef’s Culinary Classic - September 22, 2009
Arkansas Hospital Association's Annual Meeting 2009 - October 7 - 9, 2009
Arkansas Hospital Association Annual Meeting - October 7 - 9, 2009
Arkansas Association of Middle Level Education's Annual Professional Development Conference - October 18 - 20, 2009
Barbershop Harmony Society's Annual Fall Southwest Regional Meeting - October 23 - 25, 2009
U.S. Travel Association's Marketing Outlook Forum - October 26 - 29, 2009
Silent Sunday - November 1, 2009
19th Annual Junior League of Little Rock's Holiday House - November 11 - 14, 2009
Lodging with Meeting Facilities
Airport
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Holiday Inn Airport East
3201 Bankhead Dr.
Little Rock, AR 72206
Phone: 501-490-1000
Toll Free: 800-465-4329
Fax: 501-490-0494
Website: www.holiday-inn.com/lit-airportcc
Directions & Map
Hotel, Meeting & Convention Space, Full Service
Downtown
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Holiday Inn Presidential Conference Center
600 Interstate 30
Little Rock, AR 72202
Phone: 501-375-2100
Toll Free: 866-900-7625
Fax: 501-975-8179
Email: sales@hipresidential.com
Website: www.hipresidential.com
Directions & Map
Hotel, Meeting & Convention Space
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Courtyard by Marriott Downtown
521 President Clinton Ave.
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 501-975-9800
Toll Free: 800-321-2211
Fax: 501-975-9801
Email: cylittlerock@mckibbonhotels.com
Website: www.marriot.com/LITDT
Directions & Map
Hotel, Meeting & Convention Space, Limited Service
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La Quinta Inn & Suites Downtown Conference Center
617 South Broadway
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: (501) 374-9000
Fax: (501) 374-9009
Email: lq2010dos1@laquinta.com
Website: http://2010.lq.com
Directions & Map
Hotel, Meeting & Convention Space
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Capital Hotel, The
111 West Markham St.
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 501-374-7474
Toll Free: 800-766-7666
Fax: 501-370-7091
Email: info@capitalhotel.com
Website: www.capitalhotel.com
Directions & Map
Hotel, Historic Inn, Meeting & Convention Space, Full Service
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Comfort Inn and Suites
707 Interstate 30
Little Rock, AR 72202
Phone: 501-687-7700
Toll Free: 888-472-6717
Fax: 501-687-1016
Website: www.comfortinnlittlerock.com
Directions & Map
Hotel, Meeting & Convention Space, Limited Service
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DoubleTree Hotel
424 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 501-372-4371
Toll Free: 800-222-8733
Fax: 501-372-0518
Email: vfrench@doubletreelr.com
Website: www.doubletreelr.com
Directions & Map
Hotel, Meeting & Convention Space, Full Service
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Legacy Hotel & Suites
625 West Capitol Ave.
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 501-374-0100
Fax: 501-687-1185
Website: http://www.legacyhotel.com/
Directions & Map
Hotel, Historic Inn, Meeting & Convention Space, Full Service
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Peabody Little Rock, The
3 Statehouse Plaza
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 501-906-4000
Toll Free: 800-PEABODY
Fax: 501-375-4721
Website: www.peabodylittlerock.com
Directions & Map
Hotel, Meeting & Convention Space, Full Service
Midtown
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Hilton Little Rock Metro Center
925 S. University Ave.
Little Rock, AR 72204
Phone: 501-664-5020
Fax: 501-614-3803
Website: www.littlerockmetrocenter.hilton.com
Directions & Map
Hotel, Meeting & Convention Space, Full Service
Southwest
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La Quinta Inn
11701 Interstate 30
Little Rock, AR 72209
Phone: 501-455-2300
Fax: 501-455-5876
Website: www.lq.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile.do?ident=LQ916&propId=916
Directions & Map
Hotel, Meeting & Convention Space, Limited Service
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A Rodeway Inn & Suites
2401 West 65th Street
Little Rock, AR 72209
Phone: 501-801-0188
Fax: 501-570-7915
Email: gm.ar157@choicehotels.com
Website: www.choicehotels.com/hotel/ar157
Directions & Map
Hotel, Meeting & Convention Space, Extended Stay, Limited Service
West
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Crowne Plaza
201 S. Shackleford
Little Rock, AR 72211
Phone: 501-223-3000
Toll Free: 866-276-6648
Fax: 501-223-2833
Email: sales@crowneplazalittlerock.com
Website: www.crowneplazalittlerock.com
Directions & Map
Hotel, Meeting & Convention Space, Full Service
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Best Western Governors Suites
1501 Merrill Dr.
Little Rock, AR 72211
Phone: 501-224-8051
Toll Free: 800-422-8051
Fax: 501-224-8051
Email: bhu@bestlittlerockhotel.com
Website: www.bestlittlerockhotel.com
Directions & Map
Hotel, Meeting & Convention Space, Full Service
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Residence Inn
1401 S. Shackleford Rd.
Little Rock, AR 72211
Phone: 501-312-0200
Fax: 501-219-2524
Website: www.residenceinn.com
Directions & Map
Hotel, Meeting & Convention Space, Limited Service
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SpringHill Suites Little Rock
306 Markham Center Dr.
Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: 501-978-6000
Toll Free: 888-287-9400
Fax: 501-978-6010
Website: www.marriott.com/litsh
Directions & Map
Hotel, Meeting & Convention Space, Limited Service
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Wingate by Wyndham
1212 South Shackleford Rd.
Little Rock, AR 72211
Phone: 501-227-6800
Toll Free: 800-228-1000
Fax: 501-227-6819
Website: www.wingateinns.com
Directions & Map
Hotel, Meeting & Convention Space, Limited Service
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Embassy Suites - Little Rock
11301 Financial Centre Parkway
Little Rock, AR 72211
Phone: 501-312-9000
Toll Free: 800-362-2779
Fax: 501-312-9455
Website: www.embassysuiteslittlerock.com
Directions & Map
Hotel, Meeting & Convention Space, Full Service
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Hampton Inn & Suites
1301 S. Shackleford
Little Rock, AR 72211
Phone: 501-537-3000
Toll Free: 866-457-7666
Fax: 501-537-7070
Email: beth.boyd@lrar.com
Website: http://www.selectlittlerock.com/hmpt_index.php
Directions & Map
Hotel, Meeting & Convention Space, Limited Service
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Courtyard by Marriott Little Rock West
10900 Financial Centre Parkway
Little Rock, AR 72211
Phone: 501-227-6000
Toll Free: 800-264-0382
Fax: 501-227-6912
Website: www.cylittlerock.com
Directions & Map
Hotel, Meeting & Convention Space, Limited Service