Experience historic luxury at The Billie Holiday Suite at Maison 226, an exclusive 948 sq ft, 2-bedroom suite in a restored boutique hotel 1 block from Bathhouse Row. Sleeps 6 with a primary King bed, custom 1890s reclaimed wood bunk room, sleeper sofa, full chef’s kitchen, workspace, fast WiFi, and private New Orleans balcony under magnolia trees. Walk to Quapaw, Buckstaff, and downtown dining! (2nd floor/stairs only)
The space
Welcome to the Billie Holiday Suite — a 2-bedroom jazz-inspired apartment at Maison 226, perfect for families and small groups who want space, character, and the best location in Hot Springs.
🎵 The Jazz Experience Named for the incomparable Billie Holiday, this suite carries her spirit in every detail. Hand-painted artwork by local artist Patrick Cunningham, original pieces from Jackson Square in New Orleans, and a design sensibility that feels more like a curated gallery than a vacation rental.
🛏️ Sleeping — 2 Bedrooms. This suite sleeps 4 adults comfortably and can sleep 6 if you have a couple adventurous kids. The master bedroom features a plush king bed with Capital Hotel-quality mattress. The second bedroom is a charming bunk room — and here’s the story: the bunk bed and door were built from reclaimed boards salvaged from the historic Knickerbocker Hotel next door, originally built in 1890. Your kids will enjoy sleeping on a piece of Hot Springs history. The living room sofa also converts, sleeping up to 6 guests total.
🍳 Full Kitchen Full-size oven, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, well-stocked coffee station, and everything you need to cook real meals. Coffee and condiments provided. Families especially appreciate saving on dining — make breakfast in your own kitchen and spend the savings on experiences.
🌿 Your Private Balcony New Orleans-style balcony overlooking Prospect Avenue with views of towering magnolia trees. Morning coffee, evening wine, or just watching the world go by.
*Great for Families Two separate bedrooms means parents get privacy and kids get their own space. The full kitchen makes family meals easy. Walking distance to the National Park, the Gangster Museum, and downtown ice cream shops.
📐 Space At ~948 sq ft with 2 bedrooms, this is more living space than most downtown apartments — and more than 4x a typical hotel room.
🏛️ Maison 226 is a completely restored 120-year-old historic building with New Orleans-inspired design. Five jazz-themed suites honor legends who performed in Hot Springs during its golden musical era.
♨️ Central HVAC |
🔐 Keyless entry with personalized code
With exposed brick, beautiful art, high end furniture and love for the special details — The Billie Holiday suite is a special place to stay right in the heart of Hot Springs National Park.
Walk to Bathhouse Row to experience the thermal waters, get a massage, have a nice meal or tour on of the many historic museums.
Short drive to Oaklawn Casino, Garvan Gardens, Lake Hamilton and much more.
Guest access
Free Parking in front of the hotel is first come, first serve. There is also free parking in the lot across the street.
You have full private access to your suite and your balcony. As this is a ground floor apartment - there are only 5 steps to get into your suite.
The entryway with the murals is a common area for the 5 suites.
There is also a shared grill and outdoor dining space behind the building and some shared laundry machines in the basement. You are welcome to use these as you wish.
During your stay
We host with a light and unobtrusive hand. Your check-in instructions, WiFi, door code, and arrival notes arrive automatically two days before you check in — no phone tag, no front-desk line.
A short guide to the neighborhood arrives with your welcome message, so the first walk out the door is already familiar. We also provide a local guide in your suite.
If anything comes up during your stay — a maintenance question, a dinner recommendation, a piece of local advice, a text or an airbnb message is the fastest way to reach us.
Other things to note
Balconies are original New Orleans-style construction. Please be careful and treat the railings kindly.
Exterior security cameras cover the entry points of the building only — never inside suites, never on balconies.
Coffee, condiments, basic toiletries, dishwasher tabs, and paper goods are stocked. High chair and pack-n-play are available on request with advance notice.
Sound travels in a historic brick building. We provide ear plugs in your suite for light sleepers. Please be considerate of your fellow guests. Quiet hours are 10 PM to 8 AM.
Smoking: no indoor smoking of any kind. Smoking is permitted on your private balcony and at the outdoor dining and grilling area at the back of the building.
Hot Springs is a walking town. You do not necessarily need a car once you arrive. Free street parking is available out front on Prospect and it is also free to park in the lot across the street.
