The Compton Bentonville

The Compton Bentonville is named after Dr. Neil Compton, a Bentonville local and beloved conservationist whose work helped protect Arkansas’ Buffalo River. Nature enthusiasts will be right at home here, with the hotel’s cycling concierge, post-ride amenities, route recommendations and proximity to myriad biking paths that crisscross the Ozarks, like Coler Mountain Bike Preserve. The cycling concierge can do everything from recommend routes to assist with bicycle rentals to set you up with guided group rides (like the Greenway Cultural Bike Tour, whose stops include the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art). On Saturdays, the hotel offers shuttle service for riders and their bikes to and from major trails.

The dramatic skylit lobby brings the outside in, and natural hickory furniture and blue and green decor (inspired by the Buffalo River) outfit the boutique hotel’s cozy 142 guest rooms and suites. Dining options include a casual all-day café, a Tuscan steakhouse and the Eddy, a cocktail bar that overlooks downtown Bentonville Square.