1886 CRESCENT HOTEL AND SPA EUREKA SPRINGS, Eureka Springs – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Historic Mountain Retreat
The 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa sits atop an Ozark Mountain on 15 acres of gardens and wooded estate in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. This palatial landmark, known as the 'symbol of hospitality' for the state, features Victorian architecture and offers accommodations ranging from standard rooms to whirlpool suites and private cottages. Guests can access hiking and biking trails that loop through the city, passing Harmon Park’s dog park and playground.
Dining with a View
The hotel includes the Crystal Dining Room, serving Ozark Mountain breakfast daily. SkyBar Gourmet Pizza offers wood-fired pizzas and calzones with panoramic mountain views. For evening drinks, Top of the Crest provides seasonal cocktails and desserts. The Frisco Food Truck serves burgers, sliders, and fried pickles near the outdoor activity areas.
Spa & Outdoor Activities
The New Moon Spa & Salon features Aveda products, massages, and infrared saunas. A heated saltwater pool operates year-round, converting to a 95°F hot pool in winter. Outdoor activities include hatchet throwing, guided hikes, and nightly ghost tours exploring the hotel’s paranormal history. Mountain bike trails connect to Lake Leatherwood City Park’s 25-mile network.
Downtown & Landmark Access
The hotel is 1 km from Eureka Springs Historical Downtown, the World’s Largest Tuned Musical Windchime, and Quicksilver Gallery. Thorncrown Chapel is 3 km away. A shuttle service transports guests to trailheads and downtown. Parking is available at Miner’s Rock or Leatherwood Sports Field, with direct access to downhill biking routes.
Event & Guest Services
Wedding packages include ceremonies at the Fountain Garden or Boardwalk Gazebo, with receptions in the Conservatory or Crystal Ballroom. The hotel offers pet-friendly rooms ($35/night) and a trail to the Eureka Springs Bark Park. Services include Wi-Fi, shuttle transport, and daily resort activities like yoga and wine tastings. Motorcycle and small group packages are available.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Baggage storage
- Locker room
- Elevator
- ATM/Cash machine
- Hairdresser
- Vending machines
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Yoga class
Guest Parking
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Free shuttle service
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Children's play area
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Heated swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness center
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
- Make up services
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
The hotel's history adds character to the spacious and clean rooms over 100 years old, though a funny odor required an additional room fee. Service was exceptional, especially with the helpful staff and interesting ghost tour. While the location was gorgeous, some room features needed maintenance, and the dining experience varied in quality.
The hotel was not what I expected based on the quality listed on the website. The rooms were not made up when we returned from a day out but had a private balcony, which was a nice touch. The service was wonderful and very accommodating overall, although there was a mix-up with an order for birthday strawberries and wine. The location felt very accommodating and helpful, offering swings for both adults and kids, yet the back porch had a lot of flies. The dining experience was not complimentary with the price but incredibly delicious, even if there was an unexpected cost at checkout for breakfast.
My stay at the Crescent Hotel was a mixed experience. While the dinner served was excellent, the room was shabby and smelled of smoke despite being non-smoking. Unfortunately, the hotel was going to be closed during our visit, but the service was top-notch.
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