In the middle of downtown Eureka Springs one finds the 1905 Basin Park Hotel. It was opened on July 1, 1905, and owned by The Syndicate Company. The company spared no expense in the construction, lending the hotel a lasting opulence that modern guests still enjoy.
It was built and furnished at a cost of $50,000.00, which was a fortune at the time (think Trump). From the very beginning life was good and interesting at the hotel. During Prohibition, the hotel served as an illegal gambling den and speak-easy. This element of its reputation did not keep both local and national celebrities and statesmen from visiting.
The design of the hotel also drew guests. It has also been featured on Ripley's Believe it or Not due to the structure. Basin Valley has sharply curving walls, so the structure was built into a mountain. Each floor leads to a walking trail, and every room is considered to be on the ground floor.
The hotel offers a verity of rooms and suites, and a wide variety of packages for birthday, anniversary, honeymoon and other occasions. It is, after all, a destination. The spa and Balcony Restaurant are quite popular with guests. The restaurant overlooks the downtown so visitors can watch the downtown bustle while they eat. The spa offers a wide range of services, including a posh pampering for bridal parties that includes six Swedish massages, exclusive use of the deck for three hours, hors d'oeuvre, champagne, and refreshments.
In June, guests staying at the hotel for other reasons may want to check for bridal parties that can overrun the facilities. Shoulder and off-season event packages are much less crowded. For more information on their packages or for reservations contact the hotel directly at (877) 643-4972 or (479) 253-7837.
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