Fort Smith City Center

Hodges Ward Elliott (“HWE”) is pleased to present the opportunity to acquire the Wyndham Fort Smith City Center (“Property” or “Hotel”), a full‑service asset anchoring historic downtown Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Connected to the 116,800-square-foot Fort Smith Convention Center and ArcBest Performing Arts Center, the 242‑room Hotel sits amid the city’s primary demand drivers: Ebbing Air National Guard Base, the 66,000‑acre Fort Chaffee Maneuver Training Center, Mercy Hospital’s regional campus, the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith, and a cluster of Fortune‑class manufacturers including Rheem, Trane, Georgia‑Pacific, Planters, and ArcBest. Walkable cultural attractions—led by the Fort Smith National Historic Site (≈125,000 annual visitors)—further bolster year‑round leisure traffic.

The Property is offered fee simple and unencumbered of management, presenting investors a rare chance to control Fort Smith’s premier convention and business‑class hotel.

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      Address:
      700 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901
    
      Year Opened:
      1986
    
      Renovation:
      +/- $10M / $41k per key (2017)
    
      Keys:
      242
    
      Stories:
      9
    
      Site Area:
      ± 2.18 Acres
    
      Meeting Space:
      15,880 SF (14 Event Spaces)
    
      F&B Outlets:
      1817 Grille, Tap Room
    
      AMENITIES:
      
        Fitness Center
Heated Indoor Pool
Sundry Shop

      Interest Conveyed:
      Fee Simple
    
      Management:
      Unencumbered
    
      Labor:
      Non-Union

Fort Smith City Center

Investment Highlights

Forged in Fort Smith: Strong, Diversified Demand Streams

Ideally located in downtown Fort Smith, the Wyndham Fort Smith City Center taps into a rich blend of corporate, government, and leisure demand. The Hotel is directly connected to the 116,800‑square‑foot Fort Smith Convention Center and the ArcBest Corporation Performing Arts Center funneling a constant stream of conference and event guests, while the Fort Smith National Historic Site—just steps away—pulls in  nearly 125,000 leisure visitors each year.

A robust institutional base sustains year‑round occupancy. Ebbing Air National Guard Base and the 66,000‑acre Fort Chaffee Maneuver Training Center send a steady flow of military travelers, and the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith adds academic traffic. Corporate demand is anchored by Fortune‑class manufacturers and logistics firms—Rheem, Trane, Georgia‑Pacific, Planters, Gerber, OK Foods, Dillon, McCourt, ABB, and ArcBest—along with Mercy Hospital’s regional medical complex.

Robust Military Presence

Fort Smith hosts a robust military presence anchored by Ebbing Air National Guard Base, home to the Arkansas ANG’s 188th Wing—an advanced hub for remotely piloted aircraft and intelligence missions—and the 66,000‑acre Fort Chaffee Maneuver Training Center, a former Army post now serving as the Arkansas National Guard’s primary training ground. This dual‑base cluster injects a constant flow of service‑related travel, federal contracts, and visiting personnel into the local economy.

Anchor Asset in Fort Smith: Largest Room Count, Largest Meeting Space

With 242 guestrooms—more than triple the market’s average of 70 keys—and an unrivaled 15,880 square feet of meeting and event space, the Wyndham (formerly a DoubleTree) stands as Fort Smith’s largest, best‑equipped hotel, uniquely positioned to dominate local demand and outpace its competitors.

OPTIMAL OFFERING - FEE SIMPLE, NON-UNION, UNENCUMBERED BY MANAGEMENT

The Property is offered fee simple and free and clear of existing management and financing, affording new ownership maximum optionality in the future operation and capitalization of the Hotel.

Seamless Convention & Cultural Connectivity

Directly linked to the 116,800-square-foot Fort Smith Convention Center and its adjacent ArcBest Corporation Performing Arts Center, the Wyndham delivers unmatched access to large‑scale meetings, trade shows, and marquee cultural events. This built‑in pipeline of conference delegates and entertainment patrons elevates average occupancy, drives premium group rates, and secures the Hotel’s position as downtown Fort Smith’s premier venue for any meeting or celebration.

Steps Away From Fort Smith National Historic Site

The Wyndham sits just steps from the Fort Smith National Historic Site, which attracts about 125,000 visitors annually—an enduring heritage draw that funnels a steady stream of leisure guests to the Hotel.