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Crescent Hotel Guestbook

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· Tammy Cook ·

My husband, Matt, and I have visited the Crescent 6 times in the past year. It all began with an impromptu visit last December (2006). We decided shortly thereafter to get married there on Feb. 3, 2007. We went up with four other couples (all close friends) and stayed in the Governor's Suite and rented all of the other rooms on the first floor. Many spooky things happened for us that weekend! A toilet flushed for one of our friends in the men's restroom adjacent to Doc Baker's lounge on the fourth floor. The entrance in the hallway of the Governor's Suite to the "pink" bedroom opened in the middle of the night after being dead-bolted. All of the guest rooms down the hallway across from the Governor's Suite had the doors open approx. 12 inches after everyone in the wedding party had gone to dinner. What a surprise to round the corner and see ALL of the doors open! There have been many other "minor" experiences, but these gave us the best jolt. We will be returning in a couple of weeks and staying in the South Penthouse Suite. We can't wait to check it out. We would recommend the Crescent to anyone and everyone. The staff is exceptionally friendly and professional. We love Chuck at the front desk, and one cannot say enough about Boyd! This wonderfully, historic "castle" gives you an instant sense of belonging and we, too, have deemed it "our place".

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Date posted: Thur, 10 Jan 2008

· Lorryta Harms ·

My husband and I just had the pleasure of staying at the Crescent for the first time (on 1/4/08) and enjoyed every minute of it! We stayed in room 230 where I got a good picture of an orb in motion. I also took the ghost tour (for the second time) and got another shot of an orb in motion, this time a red one! Right outside Michael's room (#218) I got what appears to be an orb within an orb, or maybe just one in front of the other. And, in a mirror on the first landing of the staircase is what appears to be a face in shadow. Very interesting. We thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality your staff provided, the "homey" feel of the Crescent, and we'll definately be back! Thank you for a wonderful stay!

From: Vilonia, Arkansas
Date posted: Sun, 6 Jan 2008

· Rose DeVore ·

My family and I vacationed at the hotel October 20 through the 26Th 2007. The hotel is BEAUTIFUL and the service impeccable! From the moment we arrived till the time we left everyone was GREAT. My son had an incident when we were on the ghost tour while the tour guide was talking with him about staying in Michael's room (218) and he fainted straight away. We ended up in the ER and did you know both the tour guide (Karen) and the hotel desk personnel (Ric) both stopped by the ER to check up on him. We couldn't believe how nice everyone was... John the night auditor was ready for us when we returned and made sure that my son had water and some food. I will recommend this hotel to everyone and the experience was great... yes, I think someone was playing with my feet the last night we were there but my husband doesn't believer me... Thanks again for the experience. I'm hoping when Ethan grows up he will share the experience with his children.

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Date posted: Mon, 29 Oct 2007

· Joy ·

We have wanted to stay at this hotel for years, and finally did. What a truly gorgeous place ! Take a step back in time, and enjoy surroundings. Yes, I am not a ghost expert, bur I can see why people think it is hauted....We loved it and will be back ! !

From: Texas
Date posted: Fri, 20 Jul 2007

· Bill and Donna Ashley ·

Our stay was great! Even though we only had two days to spend at the Crescent, we were very taken by the unique ambiance of the hotel and its sense of history. We were also very taken with Eureka Springs. Our goal is to visit as many of the 100 historical US hotels as we can. We’re glad to have had the opportunity to add the Crescent to our resume of impressive lodgings. Thanks for rescuing the Crescent!

From: Texas
Date posted: Thur, 19 Jul 2007

· Seritha, Casey, and Reyleigh ·

My husband and I made a spur of the moment decision to stay at the Crescent before our weekend vacation to Branson. When we arrived, I asked if there were any rooms available, and the lady gave me 419. Little did I know the adventure had begun early! The room was amazing, and so comfortable. We decided to do the ghost tour that night, but unfortunately my little 1 year old girl was acting extremely hyper so I had to retreat with her and go back to the room while my husband continued on. Everything went well, until sometime after 10, when the water in the tub turned on by itself. I ran out the door into some people coming back from the ghost tour, and told these complete strangers what happened. Tons of people came in and started taking pictures...showing me ORBS all over the room. I don't think I have ever had so many goose bumps in my life. Now I know what it feels like to be on the other side of telling a ghost story to a skeptic...nobody believes me!!! Either way, it was a beautiful place, the food was incredible, and the employees were very nice. Now I know what to get my relatives for Christmas...(weekend packages at your hotel!) Thank you!

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Date posted: Mon, 9 Jul 2007

· Amy & Chris ·

My husband & I stayed at your beautiful hotel on the weekend of June 29, 2007. This place is amazing, picturesque & peaceful. We felt as though we had stepped back in time. I really loved the gardens & the church. We did capture several orbs & 2 very unusual photos. I will send them in to the ghost tour people. They sure know the history of the grand hotel. The only experience we had was this. My husband & I were out on the bar terrace. He asked, I wonder how many people have jumped or been thrown off of this balcony? Just after he said that, one of the stacked chairs fell off of the table. We were the only ones out there! I was not at all scared of the hotel. We had a very enjoyable time & will return again.

From: KC Mo.
Date posted: Thur, 28 Jun 2007

· Brantly D. ·

My Friends and I stayed at the Crescent for my 15th birthday party! We had a blast! We took the ghost tour and got very scared. We didn’t see a ghost but had many orbs in our pictures. Although in one of the pictures in our mirrors their was a face in the mirror! It was so fun I cant wait to go next year!

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Date posted: Thur, 28 Jun 2007

· Greg and Martha, ·

Your beautiful hotel is fascinating! I am struck by the eerie similarity between the Crescent and the Stanley( true home of the "Shining"!! in Estes Park, Colorado and an old hotel we stay at in the old mining town of Georgetown, Colorado. The staff was very helpful and it had that haunted, strange, unexpected feeling so noticeable in the Colorado mountain towns we are so familiar with. We will definately return. Eureka Springs is like a midwestern Colorado mountain town to a remarkable degree!

From: Denver, Colorado
Date posted: Thur, 14 June 2007

· The Reeves Family ·

My wife, son and I ended up at The Crescent after an aborted camping trip last week due to foul weather. From the moment we arrived we were treated as special guests. From Josh at the front door, to the desk staff, and food servers were excellent and attentive. The view from our window was memorable, the food top shelf (especially the breakfast), the grounds beautiful and our stay a very welcome respite from the rainy, windy weather we had been in while camping. Thanks to all the staff for the exceptional service.

From: Joplin, MO
Date posted: Sat, 2 June 2007

· Debbie Edwards ·

I visited the Crescent Hotel aproximately 9 yrs ago with my parents and 3 yr. old niece. I am a believer in the paranormal, but I had no idea at the time that the hotel was haunted. We originally came to Eureka Springs to see the Passion Play, but we also toured the town via the trolley. One of the stops was your hotel. The hotel is more fantastic than I imagined. We took the elevator to, I believe, the 3 rd floor and went out onto the balcony to see the countryside and the statue of Christ of the Ozarks. After spending several minutes there we decided we had better try to catch the next trolley to continue our tour. This time we decided to take the stairs. I descended the staircase first, and as I came to second floor landing I decided to take a look around. As I rounded the end of the stairs I noticed a very long hallway to my left and a very short hallway to my right. The hallway to my right had about 3 or 4 rooms as well as I can remember. But there was a room directly in front of me which seemed to have a "threating" presence standing in front of or standing in the doorway to this room. I felt the proverbial "hair on the back of my neck" stand on end. I could not see anything with my physical eyes, but I know for a fact I was "sensing" something there and I quickly backed away. I don't remember the room number of that room, but the next time I come back to Eureka I plan to find out.

From: Pine Bluff, Ark.
Date posted: Thur, 19 April 2007

· Lisa Boyd ·

My fiancée, Chris, and I stayed at the Crescent in October of 2006 in room 419. Although we were hoping to experience 'something' we weren't really sure if we would or not. When we first arrived in our room, I went to open the curtains to look out and they closed immediately. I tried at least 5 more times, each time the curtains closed back. I assumed it was just the tract they were on and gave up and opened the other window curtains. Chris tried as well after the other window opened just fine with the same results. We thought nothing more of it and left to go have lunch. When we returned to our room, of course, the curtains we wide open. We laughed it off until we took the ghost tour and discovered that Theodora 'lived' in room 419 and we spoke to the sensitive that was our guide that night. He suggested that Theodora was merely making her presence known..basically saying hi. After watching the TAPS episode, I feel quite privileged that she allowed us to stay and did not pack our belongings and set them by the door for us!! We took several pictures while there and the orb activity was so incredible throughout the hotel. My favorite picture is one of me sitting in the beautiful chair by the door to our room and there is an orb about 12 inches from my face. I feel like I came face to face with a ghost and didn't even have a clue!!! We will be returning in February to stay again and I can't wait!!! We've deemed The Crescent Hotel "our place" and look forward to many more visits (and many more visitors!!!) Thank you to the staff at The Crescent for a wonderful weekend and thank you Theodora for an incredible stay!!! Thank you,

From: TSMT Log Department
Date posted: Mon, 27 Nov 2006

· Aaron and Kathryn Thacker ·

Me and my husband stayed at the Crescent Hotel the week of October 8, 2006 in room 202 for our honeymoon. It was a wonderful experience and we both learned a lot about the hotel. We both had massages and loved it. We both knew the history behind the hotel with it’s hauntings and wanted to find out what it was about. We took the ghost tour the first night we were there and found it very fascinating. I didn’t know if our room was known for prodominate hauntings or not, but it was mentioned on the ghost tour as being an escape route for Dr. Baker. We didn’t receive anything out of the ordinary on any of the pictures taken on the tour or of the hotel at all, however, I personally experienced something of my own on our last night at the hotel. I first felt in the middle of the night my ankle being grabbed while I was half asleep, but just didn’t think anything of it. I just thought it was part of my dream. Then it happened again, only a longer period of time, but I just seemed to be frozen and couldn’t move my leg. About an hour or so later I woke up to what felt like a hand on the back of my shoulder. The covers were off enough for my shoulders to be exposed and I felt pressure and warmth on my shoulder. After only a second I gasped and I could feel the pressure lift off slowly. I wasn’t quite for sure if it was a “hand” or something else, but the size felt like a hand. I didn’t physically see anything, but definatly felt something. My husband kept telling me that “this is a friendly place” and that everything was ok to make me feel better. Shortly after, we checked out early that morning.

From: Oklahoma City, OK
Date posted: Tue, 02 Nov 2006

· Patrice Myers ·

My sister and I stayed at the Crescent spring of 2006. We’ve stayed there several times but never took pictures in the hotel. This trip we took a number of pictures in the hotel. Guess what? Every picture turned out fine, except for the picture I took of my sister standing in front of room 218. The flash didn’t go off. All the other pictures the flash worked and the pictures turned out fine (and I have a new digital camera.) I thought it was strange when I looked at the picture on my camera. Only the picture of my sister standing in front of room 218 was dark. You could see the room number and barely make out my sister on the picture.

From: Westwood, Kansas
Date posted: Mon, 09 Oct 2006

· Mark and Christene ·

We recently visited Eureka Springs since we can get there so fast living in Hollister,Mo. We stayed in room 218. I had stayed there many times before but this was the first time Christene had gotten a chance to stay the night. We bought a package deal which is the best way to go so you can customize your stay. It was also very affordable. All in all our stay was perfect. I have a laptop that I happened to bring with me so I hooked up the webcam to monitor anything unusual while we were there and away for the day. When I looked at the tape when I got home nothing but black showed up. I did hear something that distorted the sound. It's hard to explain. The most incredible and credible evidence we left with was our camera. We got it developed and all the pictures were great. One picture seemed to stand out though amongst the others. Well, the orbs in the picture seem to engulf the crescent sculpture at the entranceway. There has to be 30-40 of them. No other pictures came out like that. The orb picture was taken at night in front of the building right after the ghost tour we had attended. That definitely made our day when we saw that. If your are going to Eureka Springs then you have to visit the Crescent Hotel and be sure to bring your camera.

From: Hollister,Mo.
Date posted: Sun, 06 Aug 2006

· Ken & Becky Muska ·

We just happened to be staying at Pond Mountain the weekend of the Food & Wine Festival and quickly made reservations for the wine dinner at the Crescent Hotel on Friday, November 11, 2005. We had no clue what was on the menu. It was fabulous! The pairings were excellent. The price - well worth it! This was the best wine dinner we have ever attended. Congrats to the chef, maitre d, wine steward, and waiters. Job well done! We hope this event will be scheduled for the same weekend in November 2006 because we will be back!

From: Shelby Forest, TN (west of Millington)
Date posted: Fri, 18 Nov 2005

· Rick & Diane Kettler ·

We had our wedding at the hotel in April, 2005. We could not have been happier with your hotel. Everyone was so accomodating and friendly. We have never received that kind of welcoming feeling at any other hotel that we have ever stayed at. The staff went above and beyond any expectations. Our wedding was everything that we had hoped that it would be at the hotel. The gardens are just beautiful. Everyone at the hotel made our stay the most enjoyable time of our trip. We will definately return and our family and friends are now talking of making the trip to the hotel and the beautiful town of Eureka Springs. We want to thank everyone at the hotel for making our wedding something we will never forget.

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Date posted: Sun, 17 Jul 2005

· Anonymous ·

We had a wonderful stay at the Crescent, where our daughter's wedding reception was held on Saturday evening. Misty did a super job, as did the catering and dining room staff. The spa/bridal salon people were also great and ensured that we had everything we needed. The balcony room was great and gave us more space to enjoy friends. We look forward to having a family get together at the Crescent as soon as possible.

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Date posted: Thu, 14 Jul 2005

· Phyllis D. ·

We enjoyed our stay with ya'll. Everyone was very nice and accommodating. We brought our 10 year old grandson, Caleb. He loved meeting Shadow, who was at our door on Tuesday morning. When we opened the door, we welcomed her in for a drink of water in the tub. I was missing my Kitty, Jenny Mae, and enjoyed Shadow's visit. Caleb wanted to look for Frisco and we met her, too. The grounds are beautiful and I have told everyone about the Crescent Hotel. Thank you again.

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Date posted: Thu, 14 Jul 2005

· Susan J. ·

We had a wonderful time at your hotel. Nothing can compare to that much history. We went on the ghost tour, which was great also. I think a very nice touch is the cats. Shadow came for a visit in our room. That was our first trip where when we checked into our room, we didn't leave again until the next day. There was plenty to do right there, which was very nice. Also the staff was very friendly and helpful. Thanks for a great trip.

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Date posted: Thu, 14 Jul 2005

· Ed C. ·

We just returned home today and we all enjoyed our stay in your hotel in Eureka Springs! We also enjoyed your wonderful dining room and the meals we had there. The whole Eureka Springs experience was enhanced by our stay with you.

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Date posted: Thu, 14 Jul 2005

· Don & Patti Wade ·

We visited Eureka Springs just this week. We arrived on Sunday and left on Tuesday. We didn't get to stay nearly long enough as I would have loved to. We hope to come back someday soon. We went on the ghost tour of The Crescent Hotel. We didn't personally experience anything but have alot of Orbs in my husbands photos. None in mine and I only hope to think it might be, because i am a big believer in ghosts and the afterlife...whereas before my husband didn't really seem to be. So I guess they showed up for him and not me. I don't know...others had the orbs in their pictures as well. Thanks to the host of the Ghost Tour. I think he was very informative and pleasant.

June 30, 2005

From: Ashdown, AR
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· T. Vann ·

I have stayed at the magnificent Crescent Hotel many times, and when visiting the Ozarks I will stay no place else. I adore the ambiance and history that surrounds the grand hotel. When I was 14 years old I met a girl whose father drove a tour bus. She came to see me at the hotel the next day and gave me the grand tour - ghost stories and all. This was of course way before the hotel had the ghost tours. I was and still am fascinated. As badly as I wanted to I did not see anything out of the ordinary. However, my mother heard a knocking at the door at about 2:30 in the morning that woke her up. When she went to check it out there was no body there but once the door shut it immediatly started again. Neither my father or I heard anything at all. My last trip to the Crescent was at least 12 years ago and next summer I plan to take my husband and two girls to experience the wonderful hotel. Now I just have to figure out how to explain to my nine year old daughter that the place is haunted without freaking her out. Can't wait to be back.

June 27, 2005

From: Houston, TX
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· Brandy ·

My husband, our two sons, myself, my mom and dad, two sisters and two nieces stayed at your hotel on June 20th. My sister, her two daughters, and my other sister stayed in room 205. They had taken the lamp shade off the lamp so they could see better while they were eating and set it on top of the T.V. About 10 minutes later they came running out of the room telling us that the shade had "jumped" up and spun around and then fell on the floor. Then that night they said that the phone started ringing about every 30 minutes and nobody was on the line when they answered. My husband, our two boys and I stayed in room 210. Our toilet would not stop running so my husband took the back off the toilet and saw that the chain was off. He put the chain back on and the toilet was fine for about an hour and then it started running again. He took the back off again to find that the chain was off again so this time he twisted the end on so that it wouldn't slip off anymore. We then went to bed and the next morning when we woke up the toilet was running, he looked in the back of the toilet to find that the chain had been twisted back the other way and it was off. We decided that we'd just leave it alone since someone wanted that chain off so bad. My Mom and Dad stayed in 209. Everyone except for my Mom and Dad went down to walk in the garden, they stayed in their room. When we got outside we looked up at my Mom and Dad's window and saw them looking down at us so we started waving at them. We then walked all around the motel which was beautiful. We all then went back up to my Mom and Dad's room to tell them good night and to ask them if they had seen us waving. They told us that they were never looking out the window and we thought they were just trying to play a trick on us until we looked at their window and saw that it was way too tall for them to have been looking out.

June 22, 2005

From: White Hall, Arkansas
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· Meshelle Brown ·

My husband & I were married in Eureka, so one year for our anniversary we returned & stayed in the North Penthouse of the Crescent. It was an awesum room! The veiw from the bedroom is remarkable! One day, while my husband was playing golf, I treated myself to a message at the spa, & a dip in the pool. When I returned to my room, I began trying to get ready for dinner plans we had made, but my appliances (hair dryer/curling iron) kept shutting off. I called down to the concierge, & no other rooms in the hotel were experiencing any kind of loss of power. When maintenance came to check it out, evreything was working properly. I do not know what happened, & I do not think I want to know. I have returned many times since, but refuse to be left alone at any time.

June 22, 2005

From: Oklahoma
Date posted:

· J Cox ·

I just wanted to send you a quick note thanking your ghost tours for being one of the highlights of our trip. My 14 year old daughter and I attended your tours the last week in May of this year. We are from Iowa and stayed in your beautiful state for a week. The rest of our family declined to attend the ghost tours because they do not believe in "such things." After spending some time in Eureka's beautiful hotel, I will tell you that I am a believer. Because it happened to me.

We have always been fascinated by the paranormal and we came to the tours with an open mind, not expecting anything out of the ordinary, yet welcoming anything that might cross our paths. Secretly hoping we would have something exciting to bring back home with us, as in a story, but just as content by soaking up the beautiful scenery of the hotel and the wonderful people of Arkansas.

We just returned home late last Sunday, and therefore haven't had a chance to get our photographs developed yet... however, on our digital cameras you can see several splashes of light that were not visible to the eye when the pictures were taken. These splashes occur on the 2nd and 3rd floors only. I'm no photography expert, therefore there could very well be a valid explanation due to the flash of the digital camera or something else that scientifically contributed to the lights we see.

My daughter and I also wanted to share with you this. At the very beginning of the tour, when we were all gathered around the ghost tour office door, you were sharing much education with us regarding our upcoming evening. If one were looking at your office door face on, we were standing at the furthest left one could stand and still hear your presentation. Behind us was the small set of steps that is in front of the former asylum. The evening weather was very warm and beautiful... no storms, and we remember dressing in sleeveless blouses to accomodate the warm weather.

Long story short, as we were standing there, my daughter and I kept feeling a freezing sensation on our arms. We were standing shoulder to shoulder and she constantly felt the ice on her right arm ONLY and at the same time I felt it on my left ONLY. It did not hurt, however it was very much an attention getter. I would compare it to leaving the warmth of your home and running outside in below freezing weather in only a sleeveless shirt. The cold would come and my daughter and I would look at each other in puzzlement and then the cold would leave as quickly as it came. Then the cold would come moments later, stay a bit and pass. This happened about 4 times. There was no breeze and as I looked around, everyone else seemed comfortable and no one else was noticing the freeze. I didn't want people to think we'd lost it or were making up stories, so that early on we kept it to ourselves. It was only after these cold sensations were felt that you educated us about someone taking the photograph of a being, sitting on the steps, in the same direction of where our cold came from. Then you explained to us that we might feel something, or smell, or hear, or see something and that it was alright and not to be scared.

I don't know what it was... but I guarantee you, something was there. It was as if something were toying with us... and getting a kick out of my daughter and myself whispering back and forth to each other... "did you feel that? what is that?" It was very close to "Michael's" room and I'm leaving it all to his playful spirit that he was flirting with two ladies in sleeveless blouses who kept quietly asking him "what is that?" He was a tease and if it's our attention he wanted, he sure got it.

Michael, may you someday rest in peace. And if closing, thank you again for your fantastic ghost tours and the education you gave us on the hotel and life itself. It will not be forgotten. We look forward to watching your upcoming event on the sci-fi channel and wish you the best of luck in dealing with whatever is in your home as well. Stay safe.

JC from Iowa

June 8, 2005

From: Iowa
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· Scott and Heather Pettigrew ·

We would like to certainly assure you of the enjoyment of our stay. We spent our honeymoon in Eureka Springs and while we were there we visited your Grand Hotel and thought we would like to stay there. We know now that every year for our anniversary we are going to come stay at your beautiful hotel. Everything about your hotel was marvelous. My personal compliments to the spa. The employees were very helpful and very warm. The dining room was exquisite. My wife and I also enjoyed the haunted ghost tour and a carriage ride...two things we will enjoy again. We hope to enjoy many more anniversaries with you and your staff at the hotel. Very gratefully yours, Scott and Heather Pettigrew.

June 1, 2005

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· Anonymous ·

We had a marvelous stay. We ate breakfast 3 times and dinner twice and the food in the restaurant was great. We had an opportunity to speak briefly with your Chef, Jeff, to compliment him on the menu & his creativity. The grounds were lovely and the accomodations were comfortable while in keeping with the historic nature of the hotel. And the personnel form the spa staff, the wait staff, the front desk staff, and even the gift shop staff were all friendly and very helpful. We are already planning a return trip this fall.

June 1, 2005

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· Tracy B. ·

My husband and I will be staying at the Crescent Hotel in August for our 19th wedding anniversary. We have reserved room 218. I have read all of the postings in the guest book and would love to hear from anyone else who has had experiences or strange pictures in room 218, or anywhere in the hotel. My e-mail is redheadedlady31@yahoo.com

From: Fort Smith, Ar.
Date posted: Fri, 6 May 2005

· Holly Jackson ·

Hello!
I am a local of eureka ever since i was born and ill give you a hint if you want to see a ghost dont try. I know from experiance if you dont wont to see them it will come! and its creepy!

From: Eureka Springs
Date posted: Thu, 28 Apr 2005

· AMANDA CROSSNO ·

I HAVE STAYED AT THE CRESENT NOVEMBER 2003 AND 2004. WE STAYED IN THEADORA'S ROOM.I WENT TO TURN THE HANDLE OF THE CLOSET DOOR AND IT WAS AS BOLT LOCKED. STARTLED, I JUMPED BACK AND LAUGHED IN A NERVOUS WAY. THAT MOMENT WE HEARD THE DOOR CLICK, I TRIED THE DOOR AGAIN AND IT OPENED WITH EASE. I INSPECTED THE DOOR. AT ONE TIME IT DID HAVE A LOCK, BUT IT HAD BEEN SEALED WITH PAINT, IMPOSSIABLE TO LOCK. ON THAT DAY IT DID. INSPIRED BY OUR 2003 TRIP WE BOOKED FOR THE NEXT YEAR, AND ROOM 218. THIS ROOM IS KNOWN FOR UNEXPLAINED ACTIVITY, SO WE HAD TO HAVE IT. WE WERE DYING FOR SOMTHING TO HAPPEN AND NOTHING DID, SO WE THOUGHT. WHEN WE GOT OUR PHOTOS BACK WE HAD SEVERAL ORB PICS BUT IN 218 WE TOOK A PIC WITH A FULL FIGURE STANDING IN THE MIRROR. THE MAN IS TOTALLY SEE-THROUGH. MUCH DETAIL. ARMS, HANDS, ETC. ALSO WHAT APPEARS TO BE A LONG SLEEVE SHIRT THAT HAS BEEN ROLLED UP AT THE ELBOW. AND PERHAPS OVERALLS. THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST INTERESTING "GHOST" PICTURES I HAVE EVER SEEN. SO WE SENT THEM THE THE PEOPLE WHOM RUN THE GHOST TOURS AND HOPEFULLY YOU WILL SOON SEE THEM ON THEIR SITE. IF NOT IF YOU WILL E-MAIL ME WITH A REQUEST FOR THE PICTURE I WILL GLADLY E-MAIL IT TO YOU. BY THE WAY THE HOTEL IS GREAT THE STAFF IS GREAT. WHAT A WONDERFUL PIECE OF HISTORY, AND I KNOW SOME OF THAT HISTORY HAS REMAINED BEHIND. THE GHOST TOURS ARE WONDERFUL AND THE PEOPLE CONECTED TO THEM ARE VERY NICE. THE TOUR IS WORTH EVERY PENNY. I HAVE TAKEN IT 3 TIMES AND WILL TAKE IT AGAIN WHEN WE RETURN FOR OUR NOVEMBER 2005 TRIP.

From: VAN BUREN ARKANSAS
Date posted: Sun, 17 Apr 2005

· Anonymous ·

My daughter, age 14, and her friend had the best time treking the halls all evening with fellow ghost hunters. Your leniency was amazing. I loved all the ambiance and my husband enjoyed the T.V. Thank you. Arkansas is the home of friendliness.

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Date posted: Tue, 5 Apr 2005

· Caitlyn Clark ·

Hi we just stayed at the Crescent Hotel a few weeks ago and it was fantastic! You have a really nice and welcoming staff! Thanks a bunch!

From: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Date posted: Mon, 28 Mar 2005

· ryan ·

just wanted to say i had a great time and loved this hotel. i wasn't sold on the ghost stories until my stay. my experience is way too long to post here, but my web page link will take you to some pictures from my stay (scroll down to the bottom of the page), 2 of which are interesting to say the least.

From: muskogee, ok.
Date posted: Tue, 22 Mar 2005

· Anoymous ·

I wanted to take a moment to share our delight with our stay at the Crescent. Your staff was tremendous, each one making us feel like the most important guests in your hotel. The atmosphere was like something I would expect from a 5-star, full-service hotel. If the mood strikes us to stay in Eureka Springs again, we would be VERY likely to stay at the Crescent or the Basin Park. We love the authenticity of both of the hotels and the attention to the little details, such as the concierge service and bellhop, make the stay that much more delightful. Thanks for the awesome stay!

From: Okmulgee, OK
Date posted: Mon, 21 Mar 2005

· nikki and alicia ·

we loved the web site and we really want to know if the ghost sightings are really true. we wont't tell anyone. u can put more stories on the web site if u would like. they are interesting but also funny

From: arkansas
Date posted: Sun, 20 Mar 2005

· Anoymous ·

I liked this place a lot. The entire day shift and night shift front desk staff made an impression during our stay.

From:
Date posted: Fri, 18 Mar 2005

· serena ·

I like the way the website was so organized and it had all the info I needed for a school project.

From: US
Date posted: Thu, 17 Mar 2005

· Anonymous ·

We are part of a ghost hunters team and will return for adventure. The hotel has an awesome staff of friendly people. The accomodations wre nice. Boyd is a hard working, dedicated worker--the first couple of days I wondered if he ever slept.

From: Del City, OK
Date posted: Thu, 17 Mar 2005

· Barbara ·

Dear Chuck,
We enjoyed our all too brief stay with you very much. Your 'front of house' staff were all gracious, efficient and most helpful.

From:
Date posted: Thu, 17 Mar 2005

· Anonymous ·

This has jumped onto our list of favorite places! Most folks we know would enjoy a stay.

From: Breda, IA
Date posted: Wed, 9 Mar 2005

· Katie ·

My family is planning on going to this hotel for Spring Break 05. My older sister and I are really hoping to see some ghosts!! LOL. I read the stories and they're making me nervous! HaHa. Anyway, I am looking forward to going and I'm sure it will be a fun and memorable trip to the Crescent Hotel!!

From: Des Moines, Iowa
Date posted: Thu, 3 Mar 2005

· Jaymee ·

HEY EVERYONE. I'M ONE OF THE GIRLS WHO WENT WITH CAITLIN ON HER B-DAY. I JusT WANTED TO SAY, WE MISS YA WALLACE AND HOPE THINGS ARE GOING WELL. OH, AND SORRY FOR BUGGING YOU ALL NIGHT, BUT IT WAS FUN! SEE YA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

From:
Date posted: Wed, 23 Feb 2005

· Caitlin ·

WE stayed in room 313 for ym birthday on Feb. 18,2005. We had so much fun scaring ourselves all night and making friends with the night front desk guy against his will "we luv you Wally!!!" and we got alot os scary pics on the stairwell leading down to the spa. It was my best birthday yet and I cant wait until nexy year!!! Wallace you better still ahve my bracelet next year too!

From: Colcord,OK
Date posted: Mon, 21 Feb 2005

· Kelsey ·

Our trip started on 12/18/04 .It was the day after my birthday and i wanted to go because i had heard it was haunted. Man was i right. We had a long drive and got there with the greeting of a wonderful city!! We checked in and my friends and i were ready to EXPLORE!! We first explored the room 218 (which was suppose to be haunted). Then we went outside and went outside to the chaple to explore. We went to the chapel and saw the amazing decoration and landmarks of the beautiful chapel. After we wnet out and cruised around the town we came back for a ghost tour. That hotel has many different stories behind it. Then we got back and went to room 218 and we heard a banging on the door and we thought it was micheal(a goust that was suppose to haunt the room) but we found out it was the people that were staying in the room. We got so scared we ran down the stairs sreaming our lungs out!! The staff at the hotel made us feel better but we ended up staying downstairs for about 3 hours (litteraly). Our mom had to get out of bed and come downstairs and get us !! I am so amazed by the beauty and I wish to come back and have some more fun!!!

From: Bryant,Arkansas
Date posted: Mon, 14 Feb 2005

· Kathryn ·

My Husband and I are due to have our 4 year anniversary at the Cresent. We spent our Honey Moon night at the there in a Pent House Suite. We had such a good time then that we are coming back for more. This time we are due to stay in the room that is supossed to be haunted and I'm very excited about it cause I believe in the supernatural. I will put up a message after our stay to let every one know how the night went. He He He!!! Wish us luck!

From:
Date posted: Mon, 31 Jan 2005

· Allison ·

Hey!! This hotel is so amazing..I really loved staying there.. Well it was for my step sister's birthday party..It was soo scary.. Espcially when we were all only 11 years old!! Well, i didn't want to go on the ghost tour and so i stayed with my step mom at the hotel room and the rest of my family went. But, when they came back they said that the tour guide was standing by a door and it wouldn't stop opening and closing.. So, my step sister, me, cayley and natalie all said we were going to go down to the lobby.. But, we ended up staying down there for 3 hours!! We were so scared. I swear i felt someone tug on my shirt and they said it was the dead little boy.. Then, we were walking around on the third floor by room 218 and then al of a sudden a loud boom comes from the door and the knob starts shaking.. We all ran up to our room (303) but, we noticed that natalie ran downstairs into the lobby!! The next day we went home.. We are planning on coming back!! Oh yeah we went there on 12/18/04... We would really love to go back!! It is so amazing!! Thanks!!

From: Bryant, Arkansas
Date posted: Sun, 30 Jan 2005

· Jen ·

I originally wrote in April to compliment your hotel lavishly. Our trip was over St.Patricks week 2004. Just an additional note on the romance of you hotel... Erin was born on December 23rd!

From: Kansas City
Date posted: Thu, 20 Jan 2005

· Noella Thomas ·

We stayed at the Crescent for two nights last March 2004 for our honeymoon. The first night I awoke to hear a child crying (there were no children on our floor). We later found out that many years ago a child had fallen on the stairs just outside our door and died a few days later. The morning after the second night, while in the dining room, my husband began making fun of the ghosts. As we paid for breakfast and walked out the French Doors that were locked open, one of them slammed shut, hitting him in the back. The dining room was empty that morning so we were allowed to video tape inside. When we got home and watched the video we noticed that I zoomed into the mirrors (I was unaware at the time that I spent so much time on the mirrors) and as we watched, there are ghostly aparitions -- one of a lady with a beautiful hat and another of a man with a slightly crooked smile who looks like he might be German. There is also a hooded figure who moves in and out of the mirror as I was filming. We took about 15-16 rolls of film during our stay. The pictures were all very clear and very nice. We were disappointed that there was no ghostly activity with our camera. Until we got to the last roll of film -- in the middle of that last roll were four consecutive very very blurred pictures. We loved our visit are looking forward to returning.

From: Bolivar, Missouri
Date posted: Sat, 8 Jan 2005

· Janet ·

I took the ghost tour on 12/18/04. I took many pictures and when I got them developed I have 1 picture of the back of a nurse who appears to be pushing something down a hallway.

From: Fort Worth, Texas
Date posted: Fri, 31 Dec 2004

· amanda graves ·

me and my friends stayed there on dec 27 04...we didnt really feel anything bad..my camra was the only one that was working..got lots of orbs and something else..cant wait to go back

From: arkansas---north little rock
Date posted: Wed, 29 Dec 2004

· Leslie Stavrowsky ·

I just spent Christmas vacation at the Crescent hotel with my extended family. My family and I all found the hotel very interesting and charming. I was particularly impressed with the friendliness of the hotel bellmen and doormen. They were warm, courteous, very helpful and provided fast service. We thought the Chrismas buffet dinner was delicious, abundant, and very reasonably priced. I do not hesitate to give the Crescent Hotel my highest rating. Thank you for your hospitality !

From: Austin, Texas
Date posted: Tue, 28 Dec 2004

· Jaron ·

I stayed November 28th 2004, didn't find anything scary except my family snoring :P. I have not developed my pictures yet, I hope something interesting will be in them. I will sign again and hopefully have a link to show you all if I do. :)

From: Cabot, Arkansas
Date posted: Tue, 30 Nov 2004

· Traci ·

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I have enjoyed your hotel so much. The room you gave me was simply beautiful and--you'll appreciate this--I love the stairs! They creak louder than my knees!
I was frankly in a foul mood when I came over, but this place healed me--and it had nothing to do with the springs! I had a fabulous dinner in the Crystal Dining Room and a glorious soak in that big tub in my room. I listened to the church chimes the next morning while drinking my coffee and saw the white squirrel (never saw one of those before). After lunch I walked downtown and saw two deer in the woods behind the hotel. They must know what I discovered--this is the very best time of the year to be here.
I couldn't leave without saying thanks. Every single staff member I met in the hotel treated me like I was the only guest here. It's a wonderful place to be.

From:
Date posted: Tue, 30 Nov 2004

· Kylee ·

The Crescent is great! It's been our Thanksgiving tradition for 4 or 5 years now. Infact in a few hours we're leaving to come stay this holdiday! It's always worth the trip...the hotel is beautiful and the staff are all very nice. The Crescent is definitely haunted...it's great!

From: Oklahoma
Date posted: Thu, 25 Nov 2004

· Dawn Edwards ·

My Husband and I just returned from a two day stay at the Crescent Hotel, we just love it there!The staff was terrific,our room was so beautiful and comfortable.This is our second stay at the hotel and we will be back. We hated to leave : (

From: Kansas
Date posted: Wed, 24 Nov 2004

· Diana Murders ·

My family stayed at the hotel over 11/20/04 checked out on 11/21/04. The hotel is a beautiful old, historic building but we were sorely disappointed in our whole experience especially after getting the final bill. We purchased the package that included the Ghost Tour. I didnt expect or think we would see ghost but we expected alot more for $17.00. What my girls learned/experienced from the tour they could have gotten from a flyer or history book. Even a little theatrics or pretend "happening" would have been better than someone giving a history lesson. In the future, the house service people need to check linens closer. in Govenor's suite, linens were clean but stained in places. Breakfast buffet ok but overpriced as well

From: Fayetteville, Arkansas
Date posted: Tue, 23 Nov 2004

· marice ·

If anyone sees this and was staying at the Crescent on Halloween night this year I would please like for you to email me... I would like to talk to a couple that was there with their son taking videos that night.. thank you

From: oklahoma
Date posted: Tue, 16 Nov 2004

· Mary ·

My sister and daughter and myself and a friend stayed at the Crescent June of 2004. We were very excited about staying there. The first night was uneventful.......but the second night was quite different. I kept hearing noises, someone walking around the room, and the curtains kept swaying back and forth. I made the comment OMG if there is anyone in here will ya just do something. Well, the covers at the end of my bed were suddenly just jerked off my feet. I was so startled I jumped up out of bed got dressed and went downstairs and stayed there till almost daylight. I do agree this hotel has many haunts.........MANY!! I had taken the ghost tour a year before....and got many orbs in the pictures. I don't know if I will stay there again......but its a distinct possibility. This hotel has got a great history.......alot of it still lives there.

From: I am from Texas
Date posted: Sat, 13 Nov 2004

· Marice ·

I forgot to leave my e-mail so if anyone is intrested in seeing my pictures, please e-mail me..

From: oklahoma
Date posted: Thu, 11 Nov 2004

· Marice ·

OH Halloween night this year, my husband, sister, brother in law and my self were at the local pizza hut there in Eureka Springs around 10p.m. The locals were talking about ghost and I asked where they what they were talking about. They told us about the Crescent. After we finished our supper with directions we headed there to check it out. My sister and I went in and left the husbands in the car.. We asked about the tours but they were finished for the night. We asked if we could look around so we did. And after we looked around the lobby we went up on the elevator to the 4th floor... It was not spooky at all to us.. So we went back down and got the husbands to come in too..My brother in law went down stairs to the basement to use the men's room and us others went again up the elevator to the 4th floor..We looked in the lounge and took the stairs down to the 3rd floor. In a dark hallway I was checking out was a very ususual smell... I was telling them to come smell. The smell was that of an old hospial.. something I had smelled before years ago. As my Husband walked closer he was about 2 feet from me and all of the sudden something touched my face. I was not scared at all. It was almost a calm feeling. My husband and my sister told me he said for me to quit that stuff. I did not hear him say it but they later told me I was white as a sheet and my husband flew down the stairs.. He said every hair on his neck stood up on end.. My sister and I had our digital cameras with us and we started snapping pictures. My camera does not have a flash but takes very good shots in the night. My sister used hers with flash and she did not get any orbs or anything with her pictures when we got home to download them. I did get many many orbs. I do want to go back and spend a few nights and see what I can see.

From: Oklahoma
Date posted: Thu, 11 Nov 2004

· mathew ·

This is an interesting site!

From: usa
Date posted: Mon, 27 Sep 2004

· Mendy ·

If you have stayed in room 218 please email me! I'd like to hear about any experiences you had plus I'd like to know the room isn't a motel 6 type room! Thank You!! poorgirlproducts@earthlink.net

From: USA
Date posted: Tue, 21 Sep 2004

· Stacie ·

This summer my husband & I went on the ghost tour, my husband was very sceptical until we went on the histric tou a few days before and we stopped at the hotel and got out to look around, my husband went down stairs where the spa is and went into the restroom where he said he saw a man standing by the sink. Then the night of the tour we all went down into what used to be the morgue and then he felt what our guide called "Raymond" touch his hair and as he was walking around snapping pictures he said something touched his leg.I feel there is something there without a doubt.

From: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Date posted: Tue, 21 Sep 2004

· Janet W B ·

I could not imagine going to Eureka Springs and not finding the Crescent Hotel there. In my 42 yrs, I have such fond memories of the Hotel. Beauty, Charm, Peace and Artistic genius, are words that come to mind. May God bless you each one. Enjoy the moment!

From: Arkansas
Date posted: Fri, 10 Sep 2004

· Paul & Pat Dalke ·

We spent our honeymoon in the bridlesuite 30 years ago. Our sons & daughters are sending us this weekend. I remember walking out on the roof directly from our room. Looking forward to spending this weekend again. Wish we lived closer. We will enjoy the walks and scenery. The spa will be a added treat from 30 years ago. Hope to write more afterwards.

From: Southeast Kansas
Date posted: Wed, 1 Sep 2004

· Elizabeth Brooks ·

I forgot to say that everyone who had a digital camera or video recorder there, had to charge the batteries over and over again. It was as if something was draining all the energy right out of them. We're definately coming back, just because everyone there is so nice. Request room 402 if you can. It's very comfortable.

From: St. Louis, Missouri
Date posted: Wed, 4 Aug 2004

· Elizabeth Brooks ·

On July 17th, your hotel provided the most beautiful setting for my passage into being a married woman. We took the ghost tour 2 nights before and I made the mistake of saying, " Wouldn't it be funny if the spirits were watching us on our big day?"
Not only were they watching us, I think some of them wanted to participate. I got my hair done in the New Moon Spa, and on every picture that was taken of me, there are orbs galore. In one particular picture, there were 3 good sized ones right behind where I was sitting. My bridesmaids and I stood on the main staircase right before the ceremony to take a picture and out of 3 cameras that were aimed at us, all 3 pictures show a misty area right above and behind me. I feel that they were happy for us, at least I hope they were. Everyone kept commenting, how when they were alone, wherever in the hotel they were, they felt as if someone was watching them, but there was never anyone there that they could see. Thanks Misty , Roanna, Page, and everyone else who helped make that day wonderful for my husband and I.

From: St. Louis, Missouri
Date posted: Wed, 4 Aug 2004

· Tracey ·

Thank you for the wonderful service. My dear friend and I took a little vacation and stayed the night of July 11th in room 213. We thought it would be fun to take the ghost tour after a day of shopping. When we checked into our room we were joking about welcoming ghosts everywhere but the bathroom. Within 30 minutes of being in the room, I went to the bathroom to freshen up my make-up before going to the Crystal Dining Room for a fabulous dinner. I heard someone (I thought my friend) tap her finger nails on the door. I turned around and found my make-up bag moving side to side on the hook on the back of the door. I just thought the tapping on the door caused the movement. I answered "yes" and Jane didn't reply. I then opened the door and saw her over by her bed and then I asked her if she heard that or had knocked on the door. She of course replied "no". I guess by the look on my face, she could see my shock. I eventually told her what had happened as I fought back the tears. We eventually laughed it off and then it was her turn to freshen up. Again, she retreated from the bathroom a bit white. She said, "Tracey, your make-up bag hasn't quit moving the entire time I've been in there." We left the room, not discussing it and even kept quiet about the situation until mid-way through the ghost tour. Other than a lot of orbes in the digital camera, and Jane smelling cigar smoke in the basement, it was pretty uneventful. Oh, my make-up bag never moved again, not that night or the next day. I guess, be careful what you say and what you truely don't want to see. We're planning on returning for a "girls weekend" next year. Our husbands have no interest in joining us or the guests in the rooms. ha

From: Joplin, Missouri
Date posted: Tue, 20 Jul 2004

· Angela ·

Excellent place to stay.

From:
Date posted: Tue, 13 Jul 2004

· Keeley Dene ·

HEY i stayed at your hotel this weekend and we stayed in room 426....nothin happened except me my mom and my cuzin heard somethin the first night we stayed it was like a scratching sound...and something or someone kept me up the whole night i couldnt sleep the whole night the first night. We went on the ghost tour and knowing me a 14 year old its really really fun to get yourselve scared half to death!!! Well my mom and my dad took the digital camra and when we went down to the mourge my mom had taken a pic and when we looked at it it was all blurry but the other pics wernt it was the strangest thing....and then on the 2nd floor me and my cuz went exploring and well she swears up and down she saw something wearing a black coat just walk in to a wall or into a door...i suspected it was one of the doctors there...but i just found that out after the tour...but it was one of the funest things i have ever done!!! its amazing there even though its kinda freaky but its awsome!!! the food is great and so is the service!!!!

From: oklahoma city!!!
Date posted: Mon, 12 Jul 2004

· Michelle Brewer ·

Just wanted to say that this was one of the best hotel's my husband and I been to. Great People and the Ghost tour was WONDERFUL! Again this is the place to go to. Thank you for the lovely stay. We're thinking of comming back.

From: Jacksonville
Date posted: Thu, 1 Jul 2004

· Lorrene ·

Hi, Coming out to Eureka Springs (first time down there), we are in Central WI and we are going "down" to get married, a couple who has helped me, thru "friendship" online, from MO, told me about the weddings there and we will meet them for the first time and they want to take us to your place, for our celebration lunch and see the historic part of the area, could you send us snail mail, of your place, thank you!

From: WI
Date posted: Thu, 24 Jun 2004

· Robert ·

Planning a trip on June 13th for 2 nights. When looking at your online reservation info, what is DDB, PK, KP.
I'm assuming double beds, premium king but would like to know for sure before making my reservations. We will have 2 children w/us and want room to accommodate all of us comfortably. Can you please email me some room rates, suite info as well.
Thank you.

From: Oklahoma
Date posted: Tue, 8 Jun 2004

· Keri Baker ·

A friend and I have tentative plans to stay at the Crescent on Saturday night, June 12th. This trip to Eureka Springs will be in celebration of my 18th birthday, which is June 11th. Please e-mail room availability, information, and rates for night of June 12th. Thanks.

From: Russellville, AR
Date posted: Mon, 7 Jun 2004

· Georgia L. Slawson ·

I stayed at the Crescent Hotel on May 12th in Room 307. I had heard so much about the hotel and had checked out the web site; I wanted to see it for myself. I did not have any experiences in my room that night. The only strange thing that happened that evening was when I tried to take a picture of the door of Room 218, my digital LED was so dark I could barely tell if I even had the door in the frame. But the next day, when I checked back thru the photos in memory, the two pictures were clear enough to plainly see. HOWEVER, when I got home and downloaded all of the photos, I really got a surprise. I have a photo of the right side of the lobby (front desk & hall to the dining room) in broad daylight and there is a glowing white orb floating across the front of the wood column next to the hallway entrance. I also took a photo of the back of the hotel and, when you zoom in on the upstairs dormer windows, there is the image in one of what looks like a man wearing a clerical collar and white vestments. There was nothing visible in the window during the daytime when I took the photo. Now I have several friends who want to come back to the Crescent Hotel with me! It's definitely a wonderful place to stay, with very friendly staff, great food and an air of elegance about the place.

From: Rolla, MO
Date posted: Wed, 19 May 2004

· Nancy Davison ·

Would like to make plans for a retreat wkend. My sister would be coming from Dallas TX & I from KC MO.

From:
Date posted: Fri, 14 May 2004

· shelly ·

I would like info on staying 2 nights midweek 3 adults we would like spa treatments and Ghost stories

From: Exeter, NH
Date posted: Thu, 6 May 2004

· Jen ·

My new hubby & I visited the Crescent during St. Patricks week for the first time. It was a vacation I had dreamt about for so long. Now I dream about returning. The Crescent does leave you with a strange "home" feeling, I was actually in tears when we left. The comfort, the distinctive smell of the hotel, the wonderful staff. Every day I think of it, and when we might return. I can't wait to sit in front of the fireplace, warm weather or not, and just be. I have every stone memorized. "...then you will be my ardent lover."

From: Kansas City, Missouri
Date posted: Fri, 23 Apr 2004

· Amy Iverson ·

I just wanted to say how much I love this place!!! My mother and I come pretty often. I knew about "Hauntings" before I had ever stayed here and that was interesting. But now I come back for it's serene beauty. The town itself is magnificent and has so much history! I believe it is the most lovely and wonderful place in the world. "The Town That Time Forgot" I always look forward to returning. This may sound weird, but it's almost like I am home when I stay at the Cresent. We will be visiting very soon and I cannot wait!!!

From: Bentonville AR
Date posted: Wed, 14 Apr 2004

· Launa McCray ·

Hello! I stayed at the Crescent for the first time last summer, and will be back in April. I was skeptical of the ghost stories, but let me tell you... My friend, her brother, and I walked the grounds late at night to explore and take pics. About midnight we were walking down a hallway that I shall leave undisclosed, and noticed a light over the door and heard the distinct sound of tools being dropped on a plywood surface, along with a grumbling male voice. As we reached the door it stopped. Her brother peaked over the door, but saw nothing. We checked the knob and it was not locked. As the door was being opened, I snapped a pic. There is a large face with a bowler-type hat floating over the person opening the door. It is out of proportion to any person present at the time. I also have a pic of my friend in front of room 218 with a fairly large football-shaped orb present. We stayed in room 216, and I awoke to the sound of a person in a dress walking through the room very quickly, and the sound of the main door squeaking open and closed. I didn't realize what the noise was until we opened the door to leave for breakfast, and it was exactly the same. Also, the most amazing, was when I attempted to take a pic of room 218 with my lens under the door (large enough gap). The camera lens retracted and then shut off by itself not once, not twice, but TWELVE times! It was 1am, and I thought I was doing something wrong or pushing the wrong button, but not twelve times! The history, beauty, charm, and the uncanny events all roll into a very enchanting visit.

From: Mountain Home, AR
Date posted: 1080188493

· Eddie Bagwell ·

We just got back from spending the weekend, our 3rd year for using the Chris Duarte Group Weekend package. Everyone in the fan club had such a great time.
I have been traveling to Eureka Springs for over 25 years now and have honeymooned there twice. I just wanted to thank you and let you know how much we appreciate the 5 star accomodations we have been treated to.

I wouldn't stay at any other hotel in Eureka now.


From: Tulsa Oklahoma
Date posted: 1079489855

· Donna ·

Hi! Me and my family plan on coming down there for a visit during our Spring break and we are interested in the Ghost Tour. I wanted to know how much the tickets were?

From: Indiana
Date posted: Wed, 17 Mar 2004

· Allison Agee ·

just saying hey to uncle marty if he checks the site? i was just exploring whether or not you kept a website for the cresecent and basin park! can't wait 'til i can head back down there.

From: virginia
Date posted: Mon, 15 Mar 2004

· colleen ·

I went to the Crescent hotel on the 14th of February. I wasn't a guest because I had never been to Eureka Springs before, and didn't know of it's history. I, however, did spend most of my time at the Crescent. I was very facinated by it, and do plan on going back to stay. Even if I have to go by myself! I really enjoy the experience of feeling people from the other side. I did take the ghost tour to spend more time there, and to hear more of the history. I just took random shots of pictures up and down the halls, and in one picture I have over 37 orbs, in others I have big bright orbs. While going to the morgue, we were in that last leg of it, and I felt a tap on my head. (I was one of the last two in line, my boyfriend being the last). We were standing there listening to the story, and he has a bad ear, but out of that ear, he heard "excuse me" and there was no one else behind him, and I didn't hear it. I never realized what those orbs were, but, now that I've seen them, and know, I came home and looked thru my pictures here, and see so many more orbs in pictures all around here...

From: Springfield, MO
Date posted: Thu, 11 Mar 2004

· angela ·

I, along with my fiancee and family, will be coming to the Crescent for my WEDDING (yippee!) in July. We are very interested in the Ghost tour and all spooky aspects of your beautiful hotel. Maybe we will even have some unexpected "guests" to wish us well at our wedding! I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

From: Little Rock, AR
Date posted: Tue, 2 Mar 2004

· Carla ·

We stayed at your Hotel the weekend of February 20th, Myself, my husband and our two small boys. We had a great time, we saw nor heard anything strange while we were there but we do have a few strange pictures. One we took outside of the back side, looks like a face in the upper window. Our video shows a man in the hall standing to the side, but no one was there when we were filming! We were in a parlour suite, room 302, We loved it and so did the kids. We did not take the ghost tour because the children are small but we plan on it our next visit. Thanks to everyone.

From: Tipton, Missouri
Date posted: Sun, 29 Feb 2004

· Annie Anne ·

I went to the Crescent and stayed there as a guest on the weeked of Feb. 20. My family and I took the ghost tour and LOVED it! I took pictures of inside the mourg and the strange thing is.......those pictures didn't come out! Also, My aunt was staying in the North Penthouse and I took a picture of her and her friend in there. When I got the picture developed, there was an orb right beside my aunt and there was one that you could tell was moving right in front of her friend. It was really cool. I have other pictures with orbs in them too.I will try to enter them on your website if I can. It was a great experience and I hope I can come back again soon.

From: Camden, Arkansas
Date posted: Sat, 28 Feb 2004

· Paula ·

I will be visiting Eureka Springs with 2 friends April 23, 2004. We are staying one night interested in the ghost tour and message. Please send me information on the type of rooms available, possibly with a back entrance (I'm a smoker and could smoke out back).

From: Burleson Texas
Date posted: Tue, 24 Feb 2004

· Annie Anne ·

I will be coming to the Crescent on Feb. 20th for the weekend for my Aunt's wedding there in the hotel. I'm really wanting to see a ghost or have a ghostly experience.... any suggestions on best locations in the hotel to see ghostly activities..... Thanks....

From: south arkansas
Date posted: Wed, 4 Feb 2004

· Cassandra ·

My two best friends and I stasyed at the Hotel the last weekend in February in 2003. We all went on the ghost tour the night we arrived. It was alot of fun and we had a great time. We even sat on the lab table in the old morgue. After the tour we had gone back to our room and played cards, watched t.v., etc. After exploring the hotel alittle with some guys we had met who were also staying in the hotel we settled down and went to bed. This was about 12:30-1:00am. My 2 friends and I slept in one bed while my friends mom and sister, who had also come with us, stayed in the other bed, so the three of us didin't really sleep that night. About 3:30 in the morning I hear my two friends talking. "Did you see that," cmae from one friend and the other responded ,"You saw that,too". Then the next thing I know I'm bbeing hit with them yelling at me to turn the light on. Well they had me freaked out and so I wasn't going to crawl out from that bed to reach the light by the bed so I turned the t.v. on(which is difficult to do while being slapped in the arm). We woke the whole room up and made her sister and mother mad in the process, they both assumed we were being stupid. When we asked them what was going on they both said they saw a light flash in the corner between the dresser and the wall, at the foot of our bed. Then heard a camera wind. It was a freaky experience and the rest of the night we laid there awake listening to strange noises, and what we swore was my battery operated toothbrush turning itself on and off in the bathroom.


From:
Date posted: Tue, 27 Jan 2004

· Jennifer Nickerson ·

My husband and I always stay in your hotel.We once stayed in room 223. That night, we became fascinated with a loud banging noise coming from what we now know to be the annex.We ignored it for a little while and then decided it was time to investigate.We opened our door and walked out into the hallway.We turned the corner and looked down the other side of the hall and realized that the noise was coming from a spooky, dark entrance.As we walked down the couple of steps into the annex, the banging got louder.We paused for a moment and I remember whipsering to Scott (my husband) Who or What would be making all of that noise at this hour in the dark.We walked further down the hall.It was difficult to see so we kind of felt our way around.All we could feel were doors with padlocks on them.Then the banging stopped then we heard footsteps stomping towards us, we ran as fast as we could back up the hall I was literally screaming my head off because the stomping was right behind me.We ran in our room and quickly shut the door.We were attracted to the idea of what had happened. We have strange balls of light flying around us on our video camera footage.We love to have people over and show them.One year we stayed in the governors suite(which as you know has 2 rooms,a parlor and and little hallway entrance).Our friends slept in the blue room and we chose the pink room.We awoke to our door opening and closing.Thinking that our friends were trying to pull a stunt.We quickly got out of bed, tippie toed over to the other door that leads into the parlor so that we could catch them in the entrance messing with our other door. We jumped into the entrance and yelled "got ya!" We instantly turned pale and looked at each other as our door continued to slowly open all by itself.We grabbed our video camera to film and it stopped. We thought great!No one is going to believe us!But, when we turned the video camera on and filmed the entrance we got excited again.The lights in the entrance were flickering and fluttering!You could not see this with your own eyes you could only see the lights flutter through the camera lens!Almost as if it were electrical impulses.

From: Cabot, Arkansas
Date posted: Thu, 8 Jan 2004

· Kay-Leigh Jones ·

I would like to start off by saying that I have stayed at your hotel more times than I can recall. It has been a long-standing tradition of my mothers side of the family to go down there twice a year (once in the spring and another in the fall) and stay the weekend. I, however, due to family complications have been unable to go for the past few years... and I miss it dearly. My grandmother, Betty Schrik has been going down there for many, many, many years longer than I have (she happens to be 86, and still going strong) I have many memories from my childhood there, and around the town. I remember Boyd the doorman (is he still around?)... I remember Morris the beloved cat from when he was alive and much younger. I experienced the ghosts of the hotel long before you guys came up with the ghost tour, which I have been on. I just wanted to reiterate how wonderful your hotel is, and thank you for the many great memories my family and I have shared there. By the way my friends and I are planning on comming down there and staying the 9-11 of April, 04.

From: Independence, MO
Date posted: Sun, 4 Jan 2004

· Cynde Buehne ·

My Daughter and I stayed a couple of nights at the Crescent Hotel, November 6th & 7th 2003. We had heard the rumors of ghosts but we were unaware of any details. We did not have any spooky experiences while staying at the hotel, at least that we knew of. I had brought my camera and took a couple of shots of our room, and a few more around town. Our room # 313, had a door to the balcony and I wanted to have the doorway in the picture so the curtains were open. A couple of days after we got home I printed the pictures off our computer and got a surprise. Peering through the middle pane of glass on the door was a ghostly image. You can very clearly see the eyes and mouth of the specter. We did not stay in the Hotel looking for ghosts, we just wanted to experience a little of the history. I think we got more than we bargained for.

From: St. Louis, MO
Date posted: Tue, 18 Nov 2003

· Crystal ·

I came to the Cresent on a field trip with my class. First time, my friend and I sensed so much going on that we keeped getting vibes the whole time. We kepted hearing laughter and seeing this one child. When we went out on the balcony, we had head rushes like someone falling. When the lady from the Chamber of Commerce said that a man died from falling while the building was being build. We kepted just getting these vibes. We asked the lady about clairovoint {sp?} people that can sense ghosts or can i say spirts, and actually see them. We saw and heard so many that it was amazing. I want to go back and stay there.

From: Rogers, Arkansas
Date posted: Thu, 13 Nov 2003

· Paula ·

My daughter and I just stayed at the hotel last weekend. We took the ghost tour, took pictures, and went back to our room around 10:30pm. My daughter doesn't believe in ghosts but was having a hard time sleeping...she kept telling me there was something in the room that was keeping her awake. I was having a hard time getting to sleep myself. I left the tv on so it would block out some of the noise in the hallway. I set my cell-phone alarm clock to wake us up the next morning at 8am...also the time on the cell phone was set correctly. When I finally did doze off that night the cell-phone alarm went off, and I woke my daughter and told her to get up. She looked at her clock and told me it was only 4:47am and not 8:00am. So I checked my cell phone and the time was 4:47am...then I checked the alarm setting, and it was set for 8:00am...so why did my cell-phone alarm go off at 4:47am. Oh well...neither of could go back to sleep after that. I guess something or someone didn't want us to sleep, but we did have an interesting visit.

From:
Date posted: Tue, 11 Nov 2003

· Denise Howe ·

I took my mother, sister and neice for 2 nights stay in June-03. We had all day pampering in The New Moon Spa. My sister was being torment by some ghost or something that was scaring the life out of her. She would not finish her hydrotherpy bath because of the eerie feeling she was getting in the dark,candle-lit room. We all went to the dinning room to eat breakfast and as we were leaving, the latch in the floor that was holding the door open came up, then the door slammed hard, right in her face. She shared a room with my cousin and woke up having the most horrible nightmares, then she said someone got into bed with her. She thought it was my neice and then soon realized it wasn't! She ran over to my neice's bed and crawled into bed with her.
Then, I was out walking around the grounds just at sun rise, taking pictures. I was down at the bottom of the castle, on the road right in front of the interance to the catholic church. I was taking some great pictures and took one of the back of the castle there. When I got my film developed there was a flash of light in the third floor suite window. The room right across the hall from where my mother and I were staying!

From: Missouri
Date posted: Sat, 8 Nov 2003

· melissa ·

hello! my brother came home with pics of the hotel. he had orbs in some of the pics and some squiggly light... it was soooo crazy. that inspired me to look up the site and read read read. i then decided that when me and my firend go to Tulsa we will drive the remaing 2 hrs to eureka! we are going to stay 1 night and hopefully encounter the wonders of crescent! i can not wait!

From: oklahoma city
Date posted: Sat, 8 Nov 2003

· Elizabeth Wickliffe ·

I took my daughter to the Crescent for her 17th birthday. She had requested this journey for a present and also taking along three other teenagers to make it more interesting. They had fun exploring the hotel and stayed up quit late. The found some adult males trying to scare some guests and decided to turn the tables on them. So they ended up scaring these young men. Which later they got a big laugh. I would suggest that this is a great place to visit and explore. Next time we will join the ghost tour.

From: Conway, Arkansas
Date posted: Wed, 5 Nov 2003

· Austin Mitchell ·

Me and my family satayed at the crescent hotel on Wednesday the 15 October 2003 we stayed in room 202 we had a bunch of encounters the hangers rattling,whistling,someone turning off our lights and shutting our doors at about 2:30 a.m. someone sit down on the end of our bed you could even see the indention! and it happened again at 6:15 a.m. and someone walked by our bed and I could feel there hand graze across my foot but we didnt see anything.

From: Tulsa,Oklahoma
Date posted: Sat, 18 Oct 2003

· Rita Scribner ·

My husband & I just got back from a strange week at the Crescent. Always wanted to stay there, as I'm a bit of a ghost hound, and the place always oozed essence. Have 7 quite interesting photos, saw 1 actual ghost (in the company of 3 other strangers, who all saw her at the same time ~ on the 3rd floor landing going from a bench up to the next landing). Took the Ghost Tour ~ Carroll is Wonderful, and I need to contact him or get a message to him. Would gladly stay there again, although don't know about my poor husband! After a fitful night of strange noises & small events out on the balcony (outside room 214), my husband's back went out completely while taking a shower & we had to call for an ambulance. Livid pain ~ just plain odd...But the bellman, Paul, and desk clerk, Chuck, and concierge, Jackie, were all tremendous. Superb service...

From: The Crescent, Room 214 & Room 301
Date posted: Tue, 23 Sep 2003

· Clara Ahrens ·

My family and I have visited your Motel , but was unable to stay, I signed up to possibly win the two night stay. We really want to come and see if we see Michael(the fun ghost.

From: Siloam Spings, Arkansas
Date posted: Sat, 20 Sep 2003

· brandy ·

My sister just left a message below. We want to stay in the hotel so bad...maybe we'll win the two nights free.lol

From: arkansas
Date posted: Thu, 18 Sep 2003

· kristie rhodes ·

OMG! My sister jsut gave me your web site. I want to go the the Cresent Hotel so bad and so does she! We both entered for the 2 free nights package. wooohooo, we want this bad!

From: white hall arkansas
Date posted: Thu, 18 Sep 2003

· Gina ·

My cousin is getting married Oct 5, 2003 in Eureka Springs. I had planned to visit and bring my best friend. After reading the enteries I plan to stay a night or two with you. I have visited once years ago and have always wanted to come back. Can't wait:)

From: Springfield, MO
Date posted: Sun, 14 Sep 2003

· Marsha Henderson ·

We arrived at the Crescent Sat. afternoon, August 30. The Bellman, Boyd, and the front desk clerk were extremely pleasant and helpful, although poor Boyd seemed to be terribly overworked. It was a rainy day and we decided to take the ghost tour that evening. Myself and some other family members had taken the same tour in July. My adult daughters were along this time and we all decided to go together, and this time after the tour we were actually going to stay in this marvelous old hotel. We were in room 326, small but nice. My oldest daughter didn't really believe in all of the "ghost" talk, but wanted to join in. Overnight, at around 2:15am, she awakened screaming, grabbed my sister, who was sharing the bed with her, and then began to scream. She still does not know what made her scream but didn't feel like it was a dream. She and my sister were terrified and could not go back to sleep until 6:00am. The others in our room tried to sleep with the lights on....difficult. The next morning my sister and my mom decided to find another hotel to stay in, but myself and my two daughters decided to stay on. The only other weird thing that happened during our stay was that Sunday morning when my mother took her bath, sand appeared in her folded open cosmetic bag, and on Monday morning we were awakened by the third floor fire alarm and were told to all go down to the lobby so the fire dept. could check it out. They finally said that a fire alarm had been pulled....kind of strange since all of the ones that I saw in the hotel were encased in glass and the glass would have to broken to pull it?? Oh well, I can't wait for another return to the hotel, it is wonderful and a great hisory lesson.

From: Lewisville, TX
Date posted: Mon, 8 Sep 2003

· Martha Marion ·

After our ghost tour in July, five of us decided to go back and actually spend the night in the Crescent and see if we could locate the doll in my daughter-in-law's video made in July. We spent the labor day weekend in room 326(or part of us stayed the entire weekend). We spent a nice afternoon that Saturday, was assured there was not a doll that moved up and down like we got on video. We took the ghost tour, took more pictures with digital cameras. This time in the window at the very top of the gift shop is a little girl peeking out. We wandered around until about 11:30 snapping pictures. Then we all five went back to room 326 and went to bed. About 2:00 we were awaken by blood curdling screams. It was my granddaughter and daughter who were sharing one of the beds. I jumped out of bed, ran to their bed and tried to calm them down. Both thought they had felt something, but neither knew what. They were terrified and could not sleep the rest of the night. The next morning we all got up and started to take our baths. When I took my bath, I spread out my folding cosmetic carrier on the commode. When I got out of the tub, there was wet sand scattered over it. All of the cosmetics in the case were liquid. It was damp like beach sand. I used the bathroom and as I started to leave the commode lid slammed. I just said Thank You and kept going.

From: Lewisville, Texas
Date posted: Wed, 3 Sep 2003

· Audrey ·

The only three strange things that happened during our Labor Day weekend stay was that when we got off the elevator on the third floor, my husband and son heard a woman's voice say "hello". The fire alarm went off and no one knew the cause. Finally, when the bellman took us to our room, the radio was playing when we walked in.

From:
Date posted: Wed, 3 Sep 2003

· Bren ·

I have stayed there a couple of times and thoroughly enjoyed it. I was wondering why you don't have a WEBCAM placed somewhere INSIDE the Crescent Hotel. Basin Park Hotel has one and I would love to do a little online ghost hunting via a webcam. I know of alot of other people who would like to see this as well. :)

From: Florida
Date posted: Sat, 30 Aug 2003

· Adina ·

We just came back from staying a night in Room 210. It was a nice room and seemed completely uneventful even after my husband and I took the Ghost Tour. As I do every night, I handed my glasses to my husband folded up for him to place on the nightstand. The next morning we awoke to get ready for breakfast in the ballroom. I could not find my glasses anywhere. We searched high and low. I finally found them unfolded on the floor behind the toilet under a towel. Now, that wasn't a figment of my imagination. It had been physically removed from the nightstand and placed in the bathroom with the stems opened up. It was obviously a token of proof for me who came to the Crescent in search of connecting with the other realm. We will be returning in October. What a perfect time of the year to be in Eureka Springs at the Crescent hotel!

From: Springfield, Missouri
Date posted: Tue, 19 Aug 2003

· J.M. Murphy ·

Two years ago (2000) at Spring Break, my husband and three daughters visited Eureka Springs. We stayed at a hotel downtown, took a spa treatment at another. The last afternoon we were there, we visited the Catholic church, St. Elizabeth's, whose back looks up at the back of the Cresent Hotel. It was late afternoon on an overcast day. As we headed back to the car, I looked up at the Cresent and saw what looked like a nun in a white wimple and habit at one of the windows. I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me since it's very rare to see nuns in the old style of dress any more and that it must have been a maid shaking out a white sheet, so I looked harder. A woman wearing a white headress was peering out of a third floor window. On the way home, I found out my husband and oldest daughter saw the same thing. We'd heard the Cresent is haunted and wondered if we'd seen a ghost. It was just an andecdotal tale till a couple of months ago when my husband read that the Cresent was a hospital at one time and one of its reported ghosts is a nurse! Something clicked and I looked up a website with nursing uniforms of the past. Sure enough, the long, white headresses and white uniform worn by turn of the century nurses easily could be mistaken for that of a nun's. A skeptical friend remarked that the Hotel probably pays people to walk around in costumes, capitalizing on its reputation. Maybe, but would that kind of "service" extend to people who weren't guests or even on the property? Another asked how many drinks we'd had and the answer to that is "none".
Last week we made a day trip to Eureka Springs while on vacation and walked through the Cresent. I can't ever stay there-- the vibe is just too strong, but when we go back this fall, we're taking the ghost tour and I'm spending some time in the spa-- it sounds to good to miss!

From: Oklahoma City
Date posted: Sun, 17 Aug 2003

· Okie from close to Muskogee ·

In October of 2002, we spent a little mini vacation w/ our 5 kids in Eureka Springs. Although we didn't get to experience staying at the Cresent, we did visit briefly. From the time we drove up and entered the hotel, I felt as if something was watching us. It was more of a calming experience than a horrorifing one. We went through the gift shop buying a couple of things then my littlest one (4 at that time) needed to use the restroom. We were directed to the restroom and we proceeded inside. Just she and I were I were in the room. It became very very cold. My daughter complained about the cold so told her to hurry up so we could leave the restroom. As we were leaving, we walked facing the door that would lead us to the hallway, I felt something surrounding me. I can't explain the feeling that I felt, but I picked up my daughter and started walking a lot faster. After we left he restroom, all of us walked out to the large porch on the back of the hotel. My husband and I became so aware of something watching us that we decided to leave. It was an eerie feeling, but know that I am divorced, I plan to go back w/ my oldest daughter and actually stay in the hotel soon. I didn't realize that this place was actually haunted until a couple of wks ago when I watched a special on haunted places on the Travel Channel. Can't wait to go back and actually spend time there ghost hunting!!

From: Oklahoma
Date posted: Sun, 10 Aug 2003

· Karen Marion ·

My family and I took the guest tour on July 3rd. Several things happened while on this tour. They give you a colored dot to wear on your clothing, I guess to identify you as being with the tour, the dots were green and when the tour was over my sister-in-laws dot was orange. Also, the gift shop was closed and dark at the time of the tour. Something caught my sister-in-laws attention so she went back up to the gift shop and looked at what she thought was a doll. All she could see of the doll was from the nose up. She realized it wasn't a doll when it moved and she could see the entire face. Then it started frowning and smiling at her. We also got a picture in the basement that has two ghostly figures, a man and a woman.

From: Lewisville TX
Date posted: Tue, 5 Aug 2003

· Janice & Wendell Rackley ·

Tonight we learned about this hotel through the travel channel. We can't wait to get the chance to visit and take the ghost tour. The area sounds very beautiful and spooky!!! Hope to get the chance to visit soon...

From: Keiser, Arkansas
Date posted: Mon, 4 Aug 2003

· James ·

The only thing wrong with any of the rooms is that they are haunted. Which ones? In my opinion--- all of them! You will enjoy that suite.

From: Chicago
Date posted: Sun, 3 Aug 2003

· Stevie ·

One message on the previous messages mentioned not wanting to stay in the governer suite again. Why is that? Whats wrong with it? Its where I have reservations for with my Dad for one day next weekend. By the way, what rooms are haunted?

From: Austin, Texas!
Date posted: Sun, 3 Aug 2003

· John Dorsett ·

I just learned of the Crescent on the show "Haunted Road Trip", which aired tonight on the Travel Channel.
I live in Florida and I am driving up to New Jersey in Mid-October. How far in advance should I book a room to stay in the Crescent?
Thanks

From: South Florida
Date posted: Fri, 1 Aug 2003

· Angie L. ·

We recently stayed in Rooms 210 and 214 at the Crescent. We absolutely loved it! The Hotel is awesome, and very relaxing. Its location is unmatched. We had only one strange instance in Room 210. My husband and I turned in for the night with all the lights off in our room only to be awakened in the middle of the night with all the lights on! That was a little spooky. We will be returning in October for the fall foliage. I'm counting the days!

From: Big Sandy, TX
Date posted: Sun, 27 Jul 2003

· Cara ·

Hi, I just recently visited the Crescent and took the Ghost Tours. I loved it. In a couple of weeks we are going to be staying in the North Penthouse. Has anyone heard of ghosts particularly in THAT room?

From: Quitman, AR
Date posted: Wed, 9 Jul 2003

· Mike P. ·

My wife and I stayed this last weekend in one of the suites above the kitchen. The hotel is lovely, but very, very haunted. There are dozens of light orbs on our pictures that literally scared the heck out of me when I saw them when we got home. I am not sure I believed in ghosts before, but I sure do now!

From: Champaign, IL
Date posted: Fri, 4 Jul 2003

· Timber H. ·

Hello, my stepmom is taking me to the Hotel sometime and I think it will be very interesting, I want to see a ghost for myself.PLease tell your scariest moments. I love haunted houses!!! I'll soon be twelve and can't wait to go, I bringing my camera and will do anything to get my own picture of a ghost. I'm not scared. I want a haunted room, too. Tell me more about going upstairs and about the haunted rooms, please and thank you!

From: Mansfield, Mo
Date posted: Thu, 3 Jul 2003

· Lail Ann Thompson ·

My fiance and I are going to be married on the 4th of July at the Thorncrown Chapel. We go to Eureka Springs as often as we can - several times a year - and have always been completely fascinated with the Crescent Hotel! The Photographer we hired mentioned the Crescent Gardens for additional photos, so I figured it was fate! I hope their is a jacuzzi room available!!! After reading all your postings, I am soooo excited! It will truly make our wedding filled with adventure. I will post more after our stay, if it is destined to be.

From: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Date posted: Thu, 29 May 2003

· RCN ·

My girlfriend and I stayed at the Crescent about a year ago and had an interesting experience. I had been to the Hotel 2 or 3 times before, but it was her first time. I fell in love with the nostalgic and eerie atmosphere of the Hotel the first time I was there, but I had yet to experience anything "ghostly." This night, however, was a little different. I forget the number of the room that we were in, but it was right in the middle of the second floor and it led directly out onto the balcony in the back of the Hotel. Anyway, I kept waking up during the night thinking that I heard people in the hallway and several times I thought it sounded like someone was trying to open our door. In that half-awake/half-asleep state that you are in when you wake up in the middle of the night, it seemed perfectly logical that people would be out in the hallway at that time of the night. I just assumed that it was the housekeeping staff. It wasn't until the next day that I began to think about how strange that really was, and how unlikely it was that anyone from the cleaning staff would be trying to open our door in the middle of the night. I did not say anything to my girlfriend about it until later the next day and, when I finally did, her eyes lit up like a cartoon character's. Apparently, she had heard the same noises, but had just convinced herself that it was a dream. . . It certainly is something to consider and, if it was a prank, the pranksters were quite dedicated and did not get much sleep that night.

From: Ozark, MO
Date posted: Thu, 29 May 2003

· C. Lingle ·

My daughter and I spent a night in the
Crescent. We stayed on the 3rd floor. On the way up the stairs we ran into a cold eeriness. While in our room it seemed there where people running up and down the halls all night, but no one was there. After I went to sleep I was awoke by a paralizing feeling. I couldn't move. I couldn't scream. But I could smell smoke. The awful smell as if something had been burnt and then put out. I wanted to shake it off as a nightmare, however as soon as I started to drift off asleep, it happened again. There was something in that room with me. It was moving things around on the dresser next to where my daughter slept. I couldn't go back to sleep. The next day I discover that the hotel had a fire many years ago. However, it did not burn on the 3rd floor. I can't explain that smell. I'm going back for the ghost tours. Every time I'm in Eureka I visit this hotel. It's an awe inspiring place.

From: Oklahoma
Date posted: Fri, 23 May 2003

· kaylie quick ·

Me and my boyfriend and another couple with us went on the ghost tour and we took alot of pic's b/c the lady said that you never know what will show up on film well when we were on the ghost tour i took pic's of the basement (the old morge) well the next day when we got home i took my pic's to get developed and when we looked at them there was a hand in one of the pic's that i took in the basement and so we blew that pic up just in that one spot and you caan see a outlie of a man we dont know what or who it is but we are going to the cresent next weekend and we are going to go to the same spot and take another pic. we are planing on talking and showing the lady that gave us the tour the pic's.

From: bentonville Ar
Date posted: Tue, 20 May 2003

· William George ·

About five or six years ago I was given the suite on the left side of the hotel. As I climbed the stairs, the walls seemed to close in. When I opened the door at the top and walked in, I was immediately surrounded by the most ice cold I have ever experienced. I left immediately and requested another room. I slept fine there. But, there is NO WAY IN HELL you could get me to go back tp the very top of the Crescent again.

From: Oklahoma
Date posted: Sat, 17 May 2003

· Shelby ·

A couple of weeks ago, some friends and I stayed in room 218 for a night. There was an eerie picture of a boy, on the wall next to the door; so, I got my camera out and decided to take a couple of pictures of this boy. When we got back from our weekend in Eureka Springs I took the film to get developed and out of 4 rolls of film we took at the crescent..there was not one picture of the boy hanging on the wall. I just thought that was a little weird because all of our other pictures came out....

From: Missouri
Date posted: Thu, 24 Apr 2003

· Cheryl Smith ·

My husband and I are planning on staying at the Crescent Hotel on April 25-27 for our 3rd anniversary. After reading all the comments about it, I am more excited than ever. I hope it is half of what everyone has said it is. I can't wait to see for myself.

From: Texas
Date posted: Fri, 18 Apr 2003

· Kacee Ogden ·

I stayed at the Cresent Hotel for one night and no not because we seen a ghost and left quickly but just because it was a very peaceful place,I recommend it !!! I went on a tour w/ the bellman and we went into Dr. Baker's room one of the people in the group didn't want to go up the stairs so she stayed down and sat on the couch.As we went up the stairs the bellman left the lights off and had a little flashlight,but anyways after he had told us about how Baker was a Old Cranival man and all of his history we heard music wich sounded like a kids ride or the carnavial music.It was very weird .Your in for a ride if you go on a tour and I have other stories but I'm not going to give that away you can find out for yourself.....

From: Broken Arrow
Date posted: Fri, 11 Apr 2003

· Daniel Rosenberg ·

We stayed at the Crescent in August 1980 and I still remember it fondly and hope to come back someday. It was right around the time "The Shining" came out, and I remember getting spooked in the middle of the night because the Crescent seemed so much like the hotel in the movie

From: Chicago
Date posted: Thu, 3 Apr 2003

· Tammy Cotter ·

Every year on the weekend before Halloween, my aunt and I make a trip to the Crescent. I am a Wiccan and my aunt is really into ghosts and hauntings, so Halloween is our favorite time of the year. We love taking the ghost tour, Carroll is great. It seems like every year we learn some new tidbit of information. We always bring our cameras and have got some really intersting shots. There is just so many "vibes" there. You can feel it the minute you drive into the parking lot. This year my aunt's daughter is planning on making the trip with us and I can't wait for her to discover all the greatness and wonders of this marvelous hotel. I keep promising her that it will be really something to remember. I look forward to continuing our annual trips. Tell Carroll and his team to keep up the wonderful work.

From: Ash Grove, Missouri
Date posted: Wed, 26 Mar 2003

· Shelby ·

I will be staying at the Crescent Hotel in a couple of weeks and I reserved room 218. If anyone has any ghost stories they would like to share...please e-mail me at sbourey@hotmail.com Thanks!

From: Missouri
Date posted: Fri, 21 Mar 2003

· Shelia ·

Hello, I stayed at the Crescent about 2 yrs ago. It was awsome. I was 18 at the time but it was still beautiful! The people were friendly and the :) Spirits were quite likeable. I am now 20 and engaged to be married. I am hoping to take my soon to be husband and his 2 kids there. I think all need to experince the Crescent atleast once. It will be in your mind and heart forever.

From: I am now in Mississippi
Date posted: Fri, 21 Mar 2003

· Dena (Morawegi) Campbell ·

I stayed at the Crescent for two nights during my honeymoon in 1989. The place was so haunted, I got so scared, we had to leave after only two nights. One night, we were walking the gardens behind the hotel so that my husband could smoke. I looked up toward the Crystal Dining Room and saw a man in a trench coat and hat watching us. My husband saw him, too. When we went back into the hotel, we looked into the Crystal Dining Room and all was dark and quiet. No one was anywhere about. As a matter of fact, whenever we wandered around the hotel after dark, we never, ever came across a living soul. Not even at the front desk. I would hear people walking the halls all the time, but every time I looked--nothing. It was creepy. Just plain weird. This was at a time when the Hotel didn't admit or advertise being haunted - it wasn't politically correct back then, I guess. A merchant in town told me about the haunting, in a hushed and secretive tone, but I'd already found out first hand. This merchant said the hotel was haunted by Dr. Baker and some of his victims...er..."patients". If any hotel staff could look up this room number, the reservation would have been on or about June 20, 1989 under Dena/Hasan Morawegi. I'd love to stay in that room again.

From: Overland Park, Kansas
Date posted: Fri, 7 Mar 2003

· regina stephens ·

we would like to come and experince the ghost . we you like information for the weekend of april 4,5,6 and i would like to stay in one of the (haunted rooms) please let me know what is open.

From:
Date posted: Thu, 6 Mar 2003

· Cindy and Dean ·

We love the Cresent Hotel. We have stayed there many times and always enjoyed our visit. The rooms are nice, the service is great, the food is fabulous, the veiw is breathtaking.My husband has been gone for a year and we are planning to stay there for our 13th Anniversery the end of March.Let us know if you have any specials the week-end of the 29th of March. He is returning next week and that would be a wonderful get away. Thank-you!

From: Hensley, AR
Date posted: Tue, 25 Feb 2003

· crystal ·

My family and I came here in 2001. I would say that it was the best trip Ive ever taken,(and 3 out of the 4 girls were all pregnant) But, I would take this trip again any day. Maybe not stay in the gov. suite, but I would go to the ghost tours, there worth every penny.

From:
Date posted: Wed, 29 Jan 2003

· Chrissi Nimmo ·

My husband and I were married at The Crescent in March of 2002. We had a gorgeous wedding surrounded by friends and family. I fell in love with The Crescent the first time I visited and knew that I wanted to be married there. We had a few mishaps during the wedding... My maid of honor lost the groom's ring (it was recovered). The wedding was outside and it was FREEZING!!(It was 67 degrees the next day!)Even with all that, it was wonderful. We plan to visit The Crescent at least once a year from now on. It is a truly amazing place. I would recommend that anyone stay there. Once is all it takes and you will be hooked!

From: Okie from Muskogee
Date posted: Tue, 7 Jan 2003

· Hayley Holmes ·

My family and I have gone to the Crescent for Thanksgiving 3 years now! I love the kind staff and spacious rooms! I am going to admitt that my brother and I went snooping around in the basement one night. We went down a hall that lead to the morgue. We peeked through the door (which was locked)there was a light on and suddenly the sink turned on by itself! A door opened and paper flew out of the room and we ran. It was scary and yet so worth!! I love the Crescent and look forward to going there tomorrow!!!

From: Oklahoma
Date posted: Thu, 28 Nov 2002

· April Higgins Rosson ·

The only time I have spent the night at the Crescent was in '91 or ' 92. My mom and I were in Eureka Springs for a UFO conference. My whole life I had heard stories of the Crescent Hotel. My mom visited there as a child with her family. It is a favorite place for my mom and uncle. They would sneak away from my grandparents and snoop around the hotel. So, I've heard all the history, and heard about all the ghosts first hand. I am interested in ghosts, but have never met one. I wanted to see one (at a distance) but did not. I know they are really at the Crescent. I did not sleep well there and did not let my mom out of my sight. I slept with my shoes on in case I had to leave quickly! Before I went to bed I followed the bellman (Hi, Uncle Boyd!) from a distance when he delivered extra pillows to Room 218 hopeing to see a ghost or the signs of a ghost, but I didn't. The Crescent is a beautiful hotel that really takes you back in time.
April

From: Little Rock, Arkansas
Date posted: Tue, 26 Nov 2002

· Soot and Stars ·

your hotel is amazing. every year right after christmas, me and my mom and sister and one of my friends comes to the hotel. as soon as i step inside i feel like i have walked into the past. we basically come to Eureka Springs to shop but i could just as soon spend my entire trip in the hotel! i love exploring late at night when all the "night life" comes out. hehe. the rooms are totally awesome, too. Eureka Springs is my favorite city in the world and The Crescent is my favorite place in the world. seriously. if i could live anywhere. it would be the Crescent Hotel. hehehe. thanks you guys! keep up the good work! and don't be "exorcising" the building! i like the ghosts, too! they're cool! :)

From: Oklahoma
Date posted: Sun, 10 Nov 2002

· mike jr ·

I have been to the Cresent Hotel a hundred times.every time I go, i learn something new. It is a GREAT HOTEL. And yes, there are ghost there. It's worth going to see. And the GHOST TOURS is worth every penny. Best place around. Take picture's, you may be surprised on what you'll see!

From: ROGERS, AR
Date posted: Wed, 6 Nov 2002

· Steve Nick ·

Like the old hotels like Crescent...so much history and this one has a great location above the surroundings. Didn't have the chance to stay there yet, but I certainly hope to one of these summers.

From: Vinton, La.
Date posted: Sun, 3 Nov 2002

· Leslie ·

The Crescent Hotel is truly my favorite "home" away from home. It's hard to place in words the feeling you have when you are there. I live in CA now, so I no longer get to take annual trips to Eureka but will be there this fall and staying at the Crescent. One question....at one point didn't your website include a tribute to Morris? I think that would be a great addition to the updated site, maybe even info on the new kitty!
Anyone thinking of staying in Eureka.....The Crescent is the only hotel you should consider to enjoy the full experience of such a wonderful town!

From: California
Date posted: Tue, 29 Oct 2002

· Tony Stauch ·

After much thought I have decided to tell my story about a night in the
Crescent. My wife and I were married the day before in Eureka Springs and Had
plans to stay at the Crescent in room 218 {which I reserved 3 months earlier}
We arrived late in the day after a long day of canoeing. My new bride was
exhausted and quickly went to sleep not worried about the so called "Ghost."
So as I was waiting for a Kansas City Chiefs preseason game to begin I was
left to find the ghost myself. I tried everything that you weren't supposed
to do like changing the furniture around and slightly moving a picture on the
wall and even asking the ghost to appear to no avail. Finally I gave up and
decided to wait for the game to start and forget about all the nonsense. Then
I heard voices outside of the door and as I looked out the peep hole I saw
that there were people who would stop in front of the door and talk about the
famous room 218. That's when I decided I would have a little fun. Still
looking through the peep hole everytime someone would come close to the door
I would turn the knob a little or tap on the door with my new wedding ring.
This was great I was having a fun time scaring people. Then as I was waiting
for more victims I was tapping my ring on the door then paused to see how
long till the Chiefs game began but when I stopped tapping the tapping was
still there. Thinking I was now the joke of someone on the outside I opened
the door quickly but no one was around. I then decided I had came in touch
with the ghost and he was also a jokester. For the rest of the night I
behaved myself


From: Kansas City
Date posted: Sun, 20 Oct 2002

· Keely Knoll age:12 ·

I have never been to this hotel but I plan to on spring break of 2003! I can't wait because I love haunted places!

From: Valley Center,Kansas
Date posted: Thu, 10 Oct 2002

· April-Heather Rogers ·

Every trip I have ever made to Eureka Springs I have always loved to visit the Crescent even if I couldn't stay there. LAst Friday my new husband and I went on the ghost tour and loved learning the history of the hotel. We also had the pleasure of meeting the owners. What wonderful people. Thank you for keeping this beautiful place alive and the rich history available to all.

From: Norman, OK
Date posted: Tue, 10 Sep 2002

· Diana Jensen ·

My son and I stayed at the Crescent Hotel this past Friday, August 16, 2002. The rooms were definitely dated back to the 1800's except for the modern bathroom and tv. We both enjoyed our stay. The food in the dining room is excellent. Our waitress, Margo, was just the best. The ghost tour was just out of this world. Thanks for a very interesting evening.

From: Missouri Ozarks
Date posted: Tue, 20 Aug 2002

· Claudia Kerens ·

I have spent several visits at the Crescent prior to the current restoration effort; And, I do plan to return when my family's health improves.
My question is why have you left Richard C. Kerens our of the history? Given the amount of money he gave Powell to build the hotel-and forming the RR syndicate to bring visitors PLUS the building of St. Elizabeth's - where he last saw his mother prior to becoming Ambassador to Austria-Hungary (the last one before WWI)... Jackie Waller --who the last I heard worked I belkieve at Harts-- has a complete history of the hotel and St. Elizabeth's that supercedes in quality anything I have read on your web site. You might give her a call... She is an expert on both the hotel and the church.
Just a thought. Also, I have submitted The Crescent to A and E to do a documentary on the history of the entire development of Eureka Springs... It certainly is a wonderful place.. and I congratulate the new owners on the remodeling.. it looks marvelous!
Claudia M.M. Kerens

From: Sparta, IL
Date posted: Sun, 4 Aug 2002

· Linda Rouse ·

I have visited your hotel each time when in Eureka Springs. Staying in the Crescent would embellish the experience had in your beautiful town.

From: Piggott, AR
Date posted: Sat, 3 Aug 2002

· Keely Knoll ·

I entered the contest and I really want to stay at this hotel.

From: I live in Valley Center, Kansas
Date posted: Wed, 31 Jul 2002

· Rita Smith (Wharton) ·

I used to work at the Crescent Crystal Dining room and love to check up on whats going on back in the best old hotel in the world. I am really glad to see the growth. I now live in California and plan one day to bring my new husband back to see Arkansas and the Hotel.

From: Yucca Valley, California
Date posted: Wed, 19 Jun 2002

· Kristie ·

Out of the many places in the world, the Crescent has long been my favorite. I love the old-fashioned atmosphere and kind staff. Staying at the Crescent is like taking a step back in time 100 years. Its my heaven on earth and I adore it!

From: Fort Smith, AR
Date posted: Tue, 7 May 2002

· webmaster ·

Guestbook installed and ready to use!

From: Eureka Springs
Date posted: Sun, 21 Apr 2002