Nicole S.
Yelp
You're stepping back in time when you stay at Dame Fortune's Cottage Court. Here, it's a blast to the freaking 1950s-60s past. I was surrounded by all kinds of vintage tchotchkes and memorabilia, such as pink flamingos, Airstream campers, cowboy wallpaper, paint-by-number artwork and antique furniture. Yet, for all of the oldness, this motel is definitely new and modern. It has free wifi, lots of USB outlets, a mini fridge in each room, a flat-screen TV with Roku, and lovely-smelling complimentary toiletries.
This looks like an old-fashioned drive-in motel, so there are little porches outside of each room, and the rooms face the parking lot. Motel attendants seem to be at the office around check out and check in time, but otherwise, the office is closed. But if you need something, there's a phone number that you can text or call. I had to ask for some towels, and I texted, and they were quick to answer.
Dame Fortune's is located just slightly on the outskirts of Bathhouse Row in Hot Springs. It's kind of nice that it's not in the thick of things, so if you want to stay in a place that's a little off the beaten path, this is the place.
You get a different perspective of the area in this part of the city here. Across the street from Dame Fortune is an old hamburger stand that sells ice cream. There are some empty buildings with tasteful graffiti. This area is on the cusp of being transformed, so I'm sure by the time you visit, it will look completely different. In any case, this is a really cool part of Hot Springs, and it makes sense that a really cool motel is situated here.