Here is our review of the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs after our most recent stay there.
The Crescent Hotel in the Ozark Mountain town of Eureka Springs is said to be the most haunted hotel in America!
The hotel certainly has an eerie and unsettling history and many guests and staff have claimed to have seen ghosts and evidence of supernatural activity. Recent finds have only added to the creepy allure of this haunted place.
However, In addition to the resident ghosts, The Crescent Hotel is also an extraordinary grande dame of Arkansas hotels with plenty of non-supernatural activities and amenities to offer its guests.
It also has a wonderful hilltop location from which you can visit the charming and quirky town of Eureka Springs.
Review of The Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs
We have another post that will tell you all about the ghostly history of the Crescent Hotel, but in this post we are going to focus on what it is like today!
The Crescent Hotel was fully restored in 2002. Since then it has become a perfect place from which to explore the town of Eureka Springs and enjoy the beauty of the Ozark Mountains.
We found the hotel to be a lovely place with a stunning hilltop location. It’s beautiful signature statue of a crescent graces the front entrance, the public spaces are grand, and service is warm.
Do be aware that this is an old hotel and in many ways it feels old. In other words, it hasn’t been restored in a way that takes away all the signs of age.
Rooms at the Crescent Hotel
The rooms come in a variety of sizes and configurations.
We stayed in room 202, a King parlor room, which is supposed to be near much of the supernatural activity. Fortunately (or unfortunately depending on your point of view) we had no ghostly experiences.
The decor has darker woods, old fashioned furnishing, carpets, curtains. It is very pleasant but has a very different feel than most modern hotels.
Some of the rooms also have balconies with very nice views overlooking the grounds and the mountains.
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Dining
There are several dining options in the hotel.
- The Crystal Dining Room serves breakfast and dinner. We did not have dinner there but we really enjoyed the breakfast buffet.
- The SkyBar Gourmet Pizza is really good! It is on the 4th floor of the hotel so it has great views from the balcony. You can choose to sit inside or out.
- We happily enjoyed the Frisco Bar and Burgers at the Frisco Food Truck and Bar. They have a full bar along with burgers, shaved ice, chicken tenders, and desserts.
- Top of the Crest a great place to get a snack or a drink with a view. Try to come here at sunset!
New Moon Spa
The New Moon Spa and Salon is said to be one of the finest spas in Northwest Arkansas. You can choose from a variety of services.
Some of the products from the spa are also in your room. I loved the lotion!
Frisco Sporting Club
The Frisco Sporting club might have been our favorite area of the hotel!
You can just relax in the pretty surroundings here or you can participate in games, do a little hatchet throwing, listen to live music, have a drink or a snow cone and so much more. We loved it!
Activities at the Crescent Hotel
The hotel offers a wide variety of activities for their guests. You will always want to check the schedule to see what is going on.
Many of the activities are free to hotel guests while others, like the ghost tour, have a cost.
Some of the activities are:
- Guided History tour
- Self-Guided Scavenger hunt
- Swimming Pool
- Family games on the back porch
- and MANY more!
The Ghost Tour at the Crescent Hotel
We took the ghost tour and it was so much fun!
You get to hear the stories of many of the hotel’s spirits, learn about the various guest sightings, and see the infamous morgue of Dr. Baker.
I had no ghostly experiences while on the tour but honestly, there were moments that I felt a little chill down my spine!
I highly recommend taking the tour during your stay at the hotel.
More Hotel Amenities and Activities
- Swimming pool
- New Moon Spa & Salon
- Hot tub
- Crystal Dining Room
- SkyBar Gourmet Pizza
- Concierge and bellman service
- Gorgeous manicured gardens
- Easy access to town
- Ghost tours
- Biker Friendly
- Daily Activity Programming
- A Shuttle into town
- Fitness room
- and so much more!
I hope that you enjoyed this review of the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs. We really enjoyed our stay there and our time in this incredible mountain town!
Let us know what you think and thanks for stopping by!
