The Cat Who Became a Hotel Manager

In 1973, an orange tabby cat wandered into the lobby of the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. He decided to stay. That cat was Morris, and he would become more than just a pet—he became the hotel's general manager.

A Hotel in Need

When Morris arrived, the once fancy Crescent Hotel was in bad shape. A big fire in 1967 had damaged the building. The hotel was already getting fixed up, but many people say Morris helped bring back its charm.

Morris became famous fast. Some guests picked the Crescent Hotel over other places just to meet him. Locals often said that no stay at the hotel was complete without seeing Morris at least once.

21 Years of Feline Leadership

Morris worked as the general manager for 21 years. He welcomed guests and made people feel at home. When he passed away peacefully from old age in 1994, the whole town felt the loss.

The community loved him so much that 300 people came to say goodbye at his farewell ceremony. Today, visitors can find his memorial on the hotel grounds.

The Cat Who Never Left

The Crescent Hotel now has two new cat residents named Casper and Morris. But many believe the original Morris never really left.

Guests report feeling a cat brush against their legs, only to look down and see nothing there. Others say they've spotted an orange tabby walking around the hotel—even when there isn't an orange cat living there.

A Job He Loved

Some people think Morris loved his job so much that he's still trying to make hotel guests happy, even after all these years.

His spirit seems to keep working, walking the halls and greeting visitors just like he did for those 21 years. Morris might have passed away in 1994, but at the Crescent Hotel, the friendly ghost cat still makes his rounds.

The next time you visit the historic Crescent Hotel, pay attention to that brush against your leg or an orange blur in the corner of your eye. It might just be Morris, still on duty after all these years.