Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa

Nestled in the heart of historic Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas, the Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa is an American treasure. Since 1875 the Arlington has hosted, presidents, dignitaries, gangsters, sports heroes, legends, and hundreds of thousands of others looking for a relaxing and luxurious escape from everyday life in the soothing spring fed hot and cold mineral waters, piped directly into the Arlington's bath house. The Arlington has all the ambiance and hospitality of a traditional, grand Southern hotel, as well as a national park outside any door. And with its prime location in the heart of historic downtown Hot Springs, art galleries, unique restaurants, charming antique shops, and great entertainment are just steps away. On site amenities include three restaurants, a thermal bath house and spa, twin outside cascading pools, a beauty and facial salon, an exercise room, 45,000 square feet of meeting space, boutique and gift shops, and Starbucks coffee. So, what are you waiting for? This interesting and informative book by Scott Faragher and Katherine Harrington traces the history of the world famous Arlington Hotel from its inception in 1875, to the magnificent 2nd, 1893 Arlington, the tragic fire of 1923, and into the present with the current, towering 1924 Arlington. Lavishly illustrated with vintage and historic, as well as modern photos and images, this book offers the historian, or visitor to Hot Springs an in depth look at this architectural masterpiece and its interesting history.