1886 Crescent Hotel is a Romanesque Revival hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, and a filming location for Ghost Hunters (2004-2016) and Ghost Adventures (2008-). Built in 1886, it was designed by Isaac S. Taylor, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is owned by Marty and Elise Roenigk.
Location: 75 Prospect Avenue, Eureka Springs, Arkansas, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Eureka Springs
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1157, SRC-1158, SRC-1160 - Built in 1886
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1157, SRC-1158, SRC-3236 - Designed by Isaac S. Taylor
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1159, SRC-1157, SRC-3236 - Architectural style: Romanesque Revival
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1160, SRC-1157, SRC-3236 - Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1157, SRC-1159, SRC-3236 - Appeared in Ghost Hunters (tv, 2004-2016)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-1159, SRC-1158, SRC-3237 - Appeared in Ghost Adventures (tv, 2008-)
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-3507, SRC-3508, SRC-4221
Ownership history
Current owner — Marty and Elise Roenigk (since 1997)
confidence 95/100 · SRC-4356, SRC-1157, SRC-1159, SRC-1160, SRC-7361
Current owner — Norman Baker (since 1937)
confidence 95/100 · SRC-1157, SRC-1159, SRC-7362, SRC-7363, SRC-8312, SRC-8313, SRC-7361, SRC-12328, SRC-1160, SRC-13127, SRC-13495
Evidence & sources
- SRC-1157 — Encyclopedia of Arkansas (CALS) — Crescent Hotel (Tier 2, institutional_reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1158 — Smithsonian Magazine — The Charlatan of the Ozarks Still Looms Over the Haunted Crescent Hotel (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1159 — Wikipedia — Crescent Hotel (Eureka Springs, Arkansas) (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-1160 — Historic Hotels of America (National Trust for Historic Preservation) — 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa History (Tier 2, institutional_reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12328 — KATV (ABC affiliate, Little Rock) — Arkansas hotel has a morgue: Dark history of Crescent Hotel unco (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13127 — Yall.com – America's Most Haunted Hotel Reveals More Secrets (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13495 — https://npgallery.nps.gov/pdfhost/docs/NRHP/Text/15000991.pdf (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-3236 — National Register of Historic Places Registration Form — Crescent Hotel (NPS Form 10-900), Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3237 — Syfy — Ghost Hunters, Season 2 official site: "Episode Recap: The Crescent Hotel and Dr. Ellis" (Tier 1, production_record; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3507 — Newsweek — How To Visit the 'Ghost Adventures' Lockdown Location, The 1886 Crescent Hotel and Spa (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3508 — Travel Eureka Springs — Crescent Hotel to Appear on Ghost Adventures (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4221 — apple.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4356 — crescent-hotel.com (Tier 1, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5103 — crescent-hotel.com (Tier 1, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5647 — Historic Hotels of America — 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-5648 — Travel Weekly — 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa (Tier 2, trade_press; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7361 — Legends of America — The Haunted Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas (Tier 3, history_feature; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7362 — 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa: official site (history — Baker Hospital Days) (Tier 2, official; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7363 — Only In Arkansas: A Haunting Hoax — Norman Baker's Cancer Scam (Tier 3, magazine; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8312 — Wikipedia – Norman G. Baker (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8313 — Medium / Lessons from History – "Dr." Norman Baker: When Quackery Kills (Tier 3, editorial; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Operating hotel; nightly guided ghost tours (e.g., 10pm)
Admission: Hotel rooms vary; Ghost Tour ~$29.50/person + tax (Expert & Expanded $35; Midnight Investigation $39.50; Kids $15)
Frequently asked questions
Where was Ghost Adventures filmed?
1886 Crescent Hotel, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, is a real-world filming location used for Ghost Adventures. This property has also appeared on screen in Ghost Hunters.
Where was Ghost Hunters filmed?
1886 Crescent Hotel, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, is a real-world filming location used for Ghost Hunters. This property has also appeared on screen in Ghost Adventures.
Can you visit 1886 Crescent Hotel?
Yes — 1886 Crescent Hotel is open to the public. Hours: Operating hotel; nightly guided ghost tours (e.g., 10pm). Admission: Hotel rooms vary; Ghost Tour ~$29.50/person + tax (Expert & Expanded $35; Midnight Investigation $39.50; Kids $15).
Who designed 1886 Crescent Hotel?
1886 Crescent Hotel was designed by Isaac S. Taylor.
Where is 1886 Crescent Hotel located?
1886 Crescent Hotel is located in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.