Top 10 Haunted Hotels in the United States
Top 10 Haunted Hotels in
the United States
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The Stanley Hotel
in Estes Park, Colorado
The Stanley Hotel is a 138-room Georgian hotel located within sight
of the Rocky Mountain National Park. The Stanley offers panoramic
views of the Rockies. It was built in 1909 by Freelan O. Stanley of
Stanley Steamer fame and catered to the rich and famous. If you are
a Stephen King fan, request room 217. It was in this room that King,
inspired by the hotel, wrote half of "The Shining." Room 418 gets
the most reports of haunting activity apparently from children’s
spirits.
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Crescent Hotel in Eureka
Springs, Arkansas
A number of rooms are haunted in this historic hotel. Room
218 is the spot where Michael, an Irish stonemason, landed
when he fell from the hotel's roof during construction. His
ghost is said to bang on the walls and turn the lights and
television on and off. Rooms 202 and 424 are also said to be
haunted. Outside of the Recreation Room, the ghost of Dr.
Norman Baker often appears, looking a bit confused. He ran a
controversial hospital and health resort in the building
during the 1930s.
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Bullock
Hotel in Deadwood, South Dakota
The hotel was founded by Seth Bullock, Deadwood's first
sheriff, and he has never left. His ghost walks the halls.
Bullock was sheriff in the 1870s and died here in 1919 but
was never really laid to rest. He was the sheriff "whose
gaze could stop fights." Since then, nearly three dozen
people have seen his ghost. These include guests, employees,
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Queen Mary Hotel in
Longbeach, California
Peter James has been conducting ongoing research at the
Queen Mary since 1991, and he claims it is one of the
world's most haunted locations. One of America's most
respected psychic investigators and a regular contributor to
TV's popular Sightings show, Peter has dedicated his life to
conducting ghost research. Of the 600 plus ghosts he says
that still roam the Queen Mary, he's made personal contact
with about 150.
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Hotel del Coronado in
Coronado, California
The room that Kate Morgan checked into was 302, which is now
room 3312. But that is not the only haunted room. Room 3502,
which was once a maid's room, is also considered haunted.
Both rooms have experienced oddly functioning electrical
equipment and cold breezes. Maids report that objects are
moved around by unseen hands. Guests in the rooms have
experienced oppressive feelings and curtains that move even
though the windows are closed. Other people swear they have
heard murmurings coming from somewhere in the room. Kate's
ghost has been seen walking down hallways of the hotel and
standing at windows.
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The Historic and Haunted
Landmark Inn - Marquette, Michigan
The Northland Hotel was first conceived around 1910. The
foundation was started in 1917, but the hotel itself did not
open until January 8, 1930. It operated as a full service
hotel with over 100 rooms until the 1970's. Because previous
owners had not updated the hotel over the years, it fell
into disrepair, and closed in 1982. In 1995 a major
renovation and restoration project started. Everything in
the hotel has been refurbished from floors to ceilings.
Amelia Earhart stayed in room 502 in 1932. The Landmark Inn
rooms were numbered, based on the actual room she stayed in.
We have named the room, THE AMELIA EARHART ROOM.
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The Haunted Jerome Grand
Hotel - Jerome, Arizona
Jerome Grand Hotel is a Spanish Mission style building,
constructed in 1926, started out as the United Verde
Hospital, opening January, 1927. In 1930, it was written up
as the most modern and well equipped hospital in Arizona and
possible the Western States. The Hospital was closed in 1950
as the mine operation was being phased out. The building
stood unused for the next 44 years until the rehabilitation
plans started in 1994.
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Jekyll Island Club Hotel
off the coast of Georgia
The Jekyll Island Club flourished into the 1930s, but world
events took their toll. With the advent of World War I,
several members offered their personal yachts to the war
effort. The Great Depression began to change people’s
priorities, and in two year’s time, half the Club’s
membership dropped away. The final blow to the life of the
Club, however, was World War II and the threat of enemy
submarines just off the coast, inducing the U.S.
government’s order to evacuate the island. The Club’s
president hoped to reopen, but in 1947 the state of Georgia
entered the picture, buying the entire island in order
to it t into a public state park.
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The Haunted
Hotel Jerome in Aspen, Colorado
The hotel was built by Jerome B. Wheeler, at the time co-owner
of Macy's during its early boom years. Mr. Wheeler wanted the
city to have a hotel that equaled European ones in its
refinements and amenities. It was the only hotel to remain open
through the city's "quiet years" in the early 20th century, as a
family business run by a former bartender and his son that often
served as the town's social center. At one point it was also
used as a temporary morgue; there are claims the building is
haunted.
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Hotel San Carlos and Its
Ghosts
The Hotel San Carlos is Phoenix's only historic boutique
hotel and has been in continuous operation since 1928. Each
of our 128 guest hotel rooms has been individually
decorated, and the history of Phoenix Arizona awaits you at
every turn. They invite you to stay with us and experience
the courtesies of a gentler era. Hotel San Carlos is
conveniently located in the heart of downtown Phoenix's
financial, government, and entertainment district, just
steps away from many fabulous local Phoenix Attractions.
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Haunted Hotels in the United States and the World
Hawthorne Hotel -
18 Washington Square West, Salem, MA
The hotel is located on the Common which was the focus
of the dreadful witch hunts. Over 200 people died during
the witch trials. Many of them may in fact now be
residing in this hotel.
Landmark Inn -
Lake Superior, Michigan
Around the time the hotel first opened in 1930 on the
shores of Lake Superior, a librarian in town fell in
love with a sailor. He was to make one last journey
before coming home to marry her, but the ship and crew
never returned. The librarian is said to still haunt the
Lilac Room, which has a view of Lake Superior. She is
believed to be watching for her sailor's return.
Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza -
35 W. Fifth Street, Cincinnati, OH
During the hotel's construction in the 1930s, one of the
laborers was killed. His body was never found. "The Lady
in Green" has been seen in the Mezzanine level and the
Hall of Mirrors. It is believed that she is the widow
of the construction worker who died, and her restless
spirit seeks his body.
The Menger Hotel -
204 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX
One night after an argument with her husband, Sallie
White, a chambermaid at The Menger Hotel in San Antonio,
stayed at the hotel (presumably with another man). The
next day her husband threatened to kill her. On March
28, 1876, Sallie was attacked by her husband and she
died two days later. The hotel paid for the funeral cost
of $32, as recorded in the hotel ledger. Legend has it
that Sallie White still roams the halls of the Victorian
wing of the hotel. A few years ago, a guest wanted extra
towels. He opened the door of his room and called out to
a maid who ignored him. The guest called the front desk
to inquire why the maid was so rude. He described the
maid and her uniform -- one that was worn in the late
1800s.
Equinox -
3567 Main Street, Manchester Village, VT
Mary Todd Lincoln spent two summers vacationing at The
Equinox with her children. Hotel staff has reported
spotting the apparition of a mother and son, believed to
be Mary Todd Lincoln and one of her sons.
Dracula's Castle,
Transylvania
Post-Communist Romania has embraced tourism with a
bloodthirsty vengeance, with several castles claiming to
be "Dracula's Castle." In fact, the future Dracula theme
park is going not to the real site of his home but to
the town making the highest bid. For the record, the
castle occupied by the real Dracula (aka Vlad the
Impaler) is in ruins, so what is known as Dracula's
castle is Castle Bran in Transylvania, where Vlad spent
a few days. Guests who sign up for the annual Dracula
Tour, sponsored by Connecticut's International Tours &
Events, visit Castle Bran and then spend the night at a
nearby castle in Borgo Pass called, of course, Dracula's
Castle. The tour price, which includes flights,
accommodations and some meals, is $1,699.
Castle Stuart -
Scotland
This 17th century tower-castle near Inverness has not
one but four ghosts who supposedly haunt it. The castle
has been the site of many Highland battles and feuds,
and reports of hauntings have existed since the late
1700s. The Stuart family claims the east tower is
haunted, and that's where carpenters have fallen off
ladders, furniture has been turned upside down and
bloodcurdling screams have been heard. Castle Stuart is
on the Whisky Trail, which could also have something to
do with it. Rates start at £95 ($147) per night per
person.
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel - Alberta,
Canada
Some people might think that room service that arrives
too late can be scary...but how about room service that
keeps on coming back? The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
in Alberta, Canada is one of the most haunted hotels in
Canada. It is supposedly haunted by Sam the bellman. Sam
retired in 1967 but said he would be back. Although he
died a few years later, he has apparently kept to his
word. Some guests claim to have spotted a bellman
wearing a 1960s-type uniform. Bed-and-breakfast packages
start at $242.50.
Hotel Maison de Ville - New
Orleans
For a case of Southern discomfort, head to the Hotel
Maison de Ville in New Orleans, which seems to be
haunted by a soldier with a penchant for country music
(Garth Brooks, anyone?). Twenty years ago, a hotel
employee opened the door to Cottage No. 4 and saw a man
dressed in military uniform, who then disappeared.
Supposedly, whenever the cottage's radio is turned to a
classical station, the ghost changes it back to a
country station. Rates start at $235. This hotel could
easily be one of the top 10 haunted hotels in the United
States
Langham Hilton -
London, England
Journalists are known to keep late hours and be jittery
from too much coffee, which could fuel their reports of
ghostly sightings. The Langham Hilton in London, built
in 1865, was once owned by the British Broadcasting
Corp. (BBC). Reporters, perhaps to weasel out of
deadlines, claim to have seen ghosts in Victorian garb,
as well as the ghost of a German soldier. Some claim
that Napoleon III haunts the Langham's basement. If you
stay, Room 333 is supposed to be the most haunted. Rates
start at £295 ($459).
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