• Mystery Solved!

    The Baker Lore What really happened from 1937 to 1939 at the Baker Hospital in Eureka Springs, Arkansas?  It’s a  mystery that sparked the paranormal and has been the subject of numerous books and thousands of reports. The Discovery Re-Sparks Interest in Baker In February 2019, a landscaper at the 1886 Crescent Hotel made an amazing discovery when she unearthed a dump site filled with hundreds of bottles.  A new clue to a long mystery had been discovered.  Larry Flaxman, best-selling author, speaker, and paranormal researcher,  has been involved with the Crescent Hotel’s paranormal conferences since 2012.  When the bottles were discovered, Flaxman was called and immediately drove to the…

  • Hiring in Eureka Springs

    Join Our Team

    At the 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa, we believe that a great guest experience starts with great employees. We offer year-round employment, competitive pay, health insurance, vacation pay, departmental incentives, a 50% match on daycare, and pride ourselves on consistent and respectful management.  Today’s the day to join our team as we create lifetime memories for the guests of Eureka Springs. Interviewing now for March 1st start dates. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to submit an application either online or in person. We look forward to the possibility of you joining the Crescent Hotel team! Apply Here  

  • Under the Crescent Moon Lawn Series

    Enjoy A Pleasant Evening “Under The Crescent Moon” during the Crescent Lawn Series – Open to the Public. Live Music & Movies will be featured during September/October. Thursday, September 16th – Live Music with The Vagabonds  Opens at 7PM, Music 7:30PM – 9PM $30 includes your socially distanced space for 2 or 4 guests, a bottle of Wine (Red/White) and music by The Vagabonds. Purchase Tickets: https://bit.ly/3ttCoqP Location: Crescent Hotel Fountain Garden. Cash Bar on Site. Guests are welcome to bring food, however no outside alcohol. Open to the Public.   Thursday, September 30th – Cruella the Movie Opens at 7PM, Movie begins at 7:30PM Disney’s Cruella follows the early days of…

  • Summer Doesn’t Have to End

    Book July 8th – August 15th 2021 and Save up to 40% on Any Room Weekdays (Sun-Th) Book Online   Haunted Activities Scare up some lifetime memories with a stay at America’s Most Haunted Hotel.  Learn the tales of the Crescent Hotel with guides telling the stories of our resident spirits in the places where they happened, and ending in the dreadful Norman Baker’s notorious morgue, during our walking ghost tour. On our Expert and Expanded ghost tour, you’ll get a tour conducted by our most senior ghost tour guides who share the stories of the spirits at the Crescent Hotel that extends to include tales of the criminal mind of Norman Baker. …

  • Valentine Weekend Fun

    Enjoy Valentine’s Weekend at the Crescent Hotel with a evening dinner in the Crystal Dining Room followed by a sweetheart skate on the outdoor skating rink. All Valentines Dinner Features will be available Friday 2/12 – Sunday 2/14 from 5PM-9PM. Please call for Reservations: 877-342-9766 Valentine’s Features are served with choice of salad or lobster bisque soup & choice of dessert ~ Tiramisu or Cheesecake with Chambord berry reduction Prime Rib 10 ounce slow roasted prime rib with garlic roasted fingerling potatoes and fresh green beans .  Served with horsey cream sauce and port wine demi-glace.  $45 Sautéed flounder Topped with garlic wine infused shrimp.  Served with saffron risotto zucchini…

  • History of the Crescent Hotel Cats

    For Decades Cats provide a “Purr-fect” Touch to The 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa Recorded history of 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa shows that a feline has been one of the mainstays of their gift of hospitality to those who visit this Historic Hotel of America.  That history continues.There may have been many other cats that walked the halls of this mountaintop spa resort since its grand opening on May 1, 1886, but it wasn’t until 1973 when hotel records show an orange tabby, named Morris, walked into the lobby and stayed… for 21 years.  This cat became such a fixture of the Crescent that he was referred to as…

  • 2000-2020: The Second Golden Age of the 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa

    Many think the history of 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa of today started on May 20, 1886 when the grand opening of “the finest hotel west of the Mississippi” held its grand opening gala in the hotel’s Crystal Ballroom.  Actually, the history of today’s Crescent Hotel started about two decades ago shortly after Marty and Elise Roenigk purchased “The Grand Ol’ Lady of The Ozarks” on February 28, 1997. On the date of the Roenigks’ purchase, the hotel was not that grand.  In fact, the Crescent was in pretty bad shape.  The primary reason that Marty and Elise purchased the Crescent was because of their history as preservationists.  They did…

  • New Years Eve 2020

    Crystal Dining Room 6pm – 10pm Entertainment by Kurt Hunter $45 person  Tax and gratuity not included.  Full Bar, Seasonal Drink Specials and Champagne priced/ sold separately. Call for Reservations: 877-342-9766 1st Course ~ Choice of salad House Salad- Field Greens, tomato halves, carrot curls, shaved onions, feta with champagne vinaigrette Caesar Salad – Romaine, shredded parmesan, croutons tossed in creamy Caesar dressing 2nd Course ~ Choice of Entree 8 oz Grilled Halibut   Served over wild rice with champagne cream sauce and steamed asparagus. 6 oz Seared Filet with wild mushrooms & Foyer sauce.  Served with smoked gouda mashed potatoes and steamed asparagus. Vegetable Wellington  Grilled portabella, red onion, green…

  • 2020/2021 Winter Weddings

    If everything is Different – Have a Different Wedding Celebration This year, the Crescent Hotel is inviting Brides to Consider a Winter Wedding that is unique to 2020.  Pairing together the Traditional Wedding Conservatory with the not so traditional Ice Skating Rink, Campfire and Curling Stones, 2020 brings us a winter wedding packages for 50 guests that is certain to bring Lifetime Memories, Fun photos and stories to be told for years to come. Your event includes: Beautiful Ceremony and 2 hour Reception in The Conservatory Wedding Bouquet Ceremony Officiant Champagne toast Cake & Punch Ice Skating w/ skating instructor Smores around the campfire Curling and other fun winter games…

  • Christmas at the Crescent

    December 4th-11th 2020 During Christmas the Crescent week, guests can enjoy the following holiday activities. Friday, December 4th 10AM-Historical Hiking tour 10AM-New Moon Spa FREE $25 when you purchase $100 5PM- Weekend Kickoff Party in the Game Room with beverage bar    5PM-Sleigh Ride 6PM-Town Christmas Parade Saturday, December 5th 10AM-Morning Yoga Flow 10AM-New Moon Spa FREE $25 when you purchase $100 11AM-Gingerbread Decorating   2PM-Hatchet Throwing 5PM-Sleigh Ride 6PM-Lighting of Christmas Tree Forest 6PM-Smores around the Campfire 7PM-Milk & Cookies at Turndown Sunday, December 6th 9AM-Holiday Breakfast Music 10AM-Christmas Rubber Stamp Carving 10AM-New Moon Spa FREE $25 when you purchase $100 11AM-Santa Brunch 2PM-Egg Nog Social in Game Room…