After over a year, the iconic Capital Hotel finally set to reopen May 17 After a long 15-months, the Capital Hotel in downtown Little Rock is set to reopen on May 17th. Author: Jordan Howington Updated: 5:24 PM CDT May 7, 2021 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — After a long 15-months, the Capital Hotel in downtown Little Rock is set to reopen on May 17th. "It's so important to this city. It's a staple of history. It's iconic. It's legendary,” said Terry Bechtold, the hotel general manager. We took the first step inside the Capital Hotel for the first time in over a year. Some of the logistics have changed, but a lot remains the same.