We stayed at the Butler Manor for one night over the holidays because it was one of the only B&B's that did not require a two night minimum stay for the Christmas season. I admit that pulling up to the property, we thought "oh my what have we gotten into?" But once inside, the friendly staff and the festive atmosphere put us at ease. We stayed in The Safari Room, which was adorably decorated in a jungle theme. The bathroom is detached from the room, which was a little weird. The bathroom was really small and poorly lit.

You get a complimentary mini bottle of champagne upon your arrival, and the homemade breakfast the next morning was great. If the weather had been nicer, we would have enjoyed breakfast on the lakefront patio watching the sunrise. But, this was a December trip.

The location is not near downtown Hot Springs (Bath House Row). With Lake Hamilton and plenty of restaurants nearby, we couldn't complain. But if you're looking for... more