A neat experience is just stepping into the lobby of this grand hotel. You are met with friendly staff and the neatest eerie feeling that you can sometimes sense a presence. This hotel claims to be haunted, and though I never saw anything, you definitely get an eerie sort of feeling. It enhances the whole Crescent experience. Legend has it, from what I've been told, this hotel used to be a hospital back in the 1800s. The story goes that a nurse who worked at the hospital committed suicide by jumping off the top of the building and landing in the courtyard below... or was she pushed? Interesting. The hotel itself is eclectically decorated, yet the rooms are a bit small. As far as accommodations go, there are better places to stay, but the Crescent is great for other reasons. For a neat romantic experience, horse-drawn carriages will pick you up from the Crescent and take you through the whole downtown area. Cuddled under a warm blanket with your loved one on one of those is a must in Eureka. The New Moon Spa is a part of the Crescent on the bottom level and my favorite place in Eureka Springs. You feel relaxed just entering the spa. They offer all kinds of services and packages, and all of them are heavenly. They are an Aveda salon and spa, so every service they provide is all natural. All in all, the Crescent Hotel and Spa should be on your list when you visit Eureka.