re: Y'all fill me in on Little Rock

Stay in the Rivermarket - easy access to bars and restaurants (although aside from Ashley's, CBG and Sonny William's, the restaurants in the RM aren't the best in town). And the Peabody is now a Marriott. There's probably 6-7 hotels in downtown now.

The Root Cafe on South Main street (easy drive from the RM) has the best breakfasts in town.

There is one hotel directly across the street from the stadium - Markham House Inn, I think. It was nice when my bridesmaids stayed there, but that was almost 9 years ago. They cater a lot to the patients and families of the nearby hospitals, so I think they've maintained it. You're a short drive to Hillcrest/Heights, as well as the aforementioned Big Orange Midtown. Less touristy option, but you'd probably have to book it far in advance.