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 | 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa Eureka Springs: A Fixture Since 1886
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 Allan on the large porch of
The Crescent Hotel & S by deecat, 1 more photos
I just loved the Gothic architecture and grandeur of the Crescent Hotel, which is often called the "Grand Old Lady of the Ozarks". It was built on the crest of West Mountain between 1884 & 1886 [the highest point in Eureka Springs and was designed by Isaac L. Taylor [a well-known Missouri architect. It has 15 on-site acres of gardens and nature trails...quite beautiful, indeed. It's so refreshing to see that it has kept its 19th-century character
It lies one mile off of State Highway 23 and US 62. You take US 62 to the Historic Loop [62B] and follow it until you pass the hotel.
The Crescent Hotel is recognized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as one of America's Dozen Distinctive Destinations. Irish stonemasons constructed it with the intention of making it the "grandest hotel west of the Mississippi". The railroad had just been completed, and it brought thousands of tourists to Eureka Springs to sample the "recuperative waters of the local springs." Our guide said that the Carriage Set was attracted to the palatial surroundings and stables with over 100 horses! In 1886, it was built at a cost of $294,000, a major fortune at that time.
When the hotel floundered and shut down, it became an all-girls' school. Then it became a cancer hospital run by a scoundral called Dr. Baker. He literally robbed his patients and lied to their relatives, even after the patients were dead. He pretended that the patients were still alive and kept asking for money. Ironically, he died of cancer! After World War II, it reopened as a hotel, but a fire destroyed most of the fourth floor, including the center penthouse.
In 1997 it was purchased by an historic preservationist who has invested more than $5 million in renovations.
Today, the hotel has a total of 72 guest room [many with private balconies], and there are 12 luxury suites. The epic penthouses and the Annex Jacuzzi suites are the high-end accommodations
In Season Rates:
Premium Room $129.00-$159.00
King Parlor Suite $169.00-$189.00
Specialty Suites $109.00-239.00
Jacuzzi Suites $199.00-$279.00
Add 15.75% bedding & state tax.
Check in time is 3:00 p.m.
Check out time is 11:00 a.m.
Pets allowed in Smoking rooms only at a fee of $10.00 per night.
The Crescent's Crystal Dining Room brings back the grandeur of yesteryear. You can eat breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday Brunch here. We saw the brunch, and it was quite fantastic looking and smelling!
Four-course dinners are composed of rarefied American favorites such as Marinated Grilled Texan Quail and Pecan Encrusted Salmon, Italian and traditional dishes, and a wide array of delicious desserts.
The New Moon Spa features a full menu of treatments, a salon, and a wellness program. (Massage, hydrotone, body wraps, facials, hand and feet maintenance, hair, nail, and skin treatments, body assesment, chiropractic services, and body work).
There is a wonderful gift shop with unique [and expensive] gift items. I visited it and was impressed. Theme: HotelPrice: US$80-120 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averagePhone: 888-980-9766
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This is a beautiful hotel, that will make you feel like you have gone back in time. I recomend though that you pick rooms that are at the end of the hall, or building. Some of the rooms are large and wonderful, and others are small. I think this is because it is as it was in the 1800's, but has been romodeled. Request a big and more spacious room, and they will give you one if available. Reserve your room in advance to guarantee a big room.
Well, the beds are extrememly comfortable, as well as the comforters. Unless they have changed. They have carage rides lead by horses that will take you for a ride down into town.
The Crescent is located at the top of the town, overlooking the hills surrounding Eureka Springs. Theme: HotelPrice: US$40-80 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageDirections: At the top of old town Eureka Springs
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 Crescent Hotel by Restless-in-kl
More information can be obtained from the respective websites.
Beautiful venue for weddings
Rooftop to catch sunset
Ghost tours
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 Crescent Hotel by Jewelslover
The Eureka Springs ghost tour is given at this hotel. I took the tour. It's not scary or creepy. It does give alot of history on the hotel and you do hear some ghost stories and are shown around the hotel.
You can check out some of the hotel's ghost stories on their website. Click on hotel on right side of home page. Also see my tip on the ghost tour in my things to do section on Eureka.
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