The Empress of Little Rock

The Empress of Little Rock is a Two MICHELIN Key boutique hotel set within the historic Hornibrook Mansion, an extraordinary 1888 Gothic Queen Anne landmark in Little Rock’s Quapaw Quarter.

Individually designed guest rooms and suites combine elaborate Victorian architecture, stained glass, carved woodwork, period-inspired interiors, and modern comforts. Select accommodations feature private balconies, jetted baths, spa amenities, and distinctive architectural details found nowhere else in the city.

Located near the Governor’s Mansion, SoMa, and downtown Little Rock, The Empress offers a peaceful and immersive alternative to a traditional hotel stay. Guests are invited to experience the mansion’s grand staircase, soaring tower, elegant parlors, gardens, and richly layered history.

Beyond overnight stays, The Empress hosts weddings, elopements, private celebrations, high tea, historic mansion tours, photography sessions, and special events. The mansion and surrounding Secret Garden create one of Little Rock’s most memorable settings for romantic getaways, milestone occasions, and destination events.

Originally built for prominent Little Rock businessman James Hornibrook, the mansion remains one of Arkansas’s most remarkable examples of late Victorian architecture and one of the city’s most distinctive places to stay.