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5 most haunted hotels in America
When it comes to hotels, we immediately think of vacation and take a break from reality.
But have you ever thought of staying in a haunted hotel?
Some consider vacation involving paranormal activity a great run, but for others it's their worst nightmare.
But how do you know if a hotel is haunted?
Here are the 5 most haunted hotels in America.
The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park, Colorado.
The Stanley Hotel, located in Este Park, Colorado is said to be one of the most haunted hotels in America.
It is known for the spirits that walk down the hallways and "entertain" guests.
The Stanley Hotel opened on July 4, 1909 includes 142 rooms, with the aim of serving tourists and city residents.
It is said that several spirits of both guests and staff roam the hall and there have been reports of hearing piano playing and sly laughter.
The Stanley Hotel is widely known as the place where Stephen King came up with the idea for "The Shining" in 1977.
King spent one night in The Stanley Hotel and it is said that in the above-mentioned novel, the hotel is described on the basis of the hotel itself.
Initially the hotel was a peaceful place to stay, but after the release of The Shining, the hotel has become a site of paranormal mysteries.
The location is so mysterious that it even appeared on both the TV series Ghost Hunters and Ghost Adventures.
Performing this supernatural activity, the hotel regularly hosts paranormal-inspired events so guests won't be frightened by the spirits that roam the hotel.
Crescent Hotel, Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
The Crescent Hotel is considered the most haunted hotel in America and is located in the Victorian resort of Eureka Springs in Arkansas.
The hotel was built in 1886 as a retreat for the rich, but it did not last long.
Sadly, it closed because it was unmanageable, but it reopened in 1908 as a college for young women.
Since then, its purpose has shifted between being a school, a hospital, and a hotel.
The most recent transformation began in 1997 when the building was purchased by a couple who had been renovating the hotel for six years.
Sadly, the owner passed away in a car accident in 2009, so his wife became the sole owner.
The building had an unlucky abandoned life, but it is still open as a hotel today.
In 2016, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Sites.
There are always ghost claims in hotels, so in 2005 the TV series Ghost Hunters visited the Crescent Hotel and confirmed there was paranormal activity.
The regular appearances of Ghoulie ghosts include a sick cancer patient looking for her room key, a mysterious man in a white suit and a construction worker who plunged into the death of
There is even the ghost of a terrifying cat named Morris who lived on the site.
Grand Midway Hotel, Windber, Pennsylvania.
The Grand Midway Hotel was built in the late 1800s and has been a residence of ghosts and demons for many years.
Initially the hotel was built to house coal-mined immigrants;
Since 2000, it has become a bohemian-style gothic-style art venue and hotel, attracting curious people from all over the world.
Each room is themed, and most of them come with their own unique stories about events that happened in those rooms themselves.
Some people talk about magical events and others talk about fearsome encounters and it is said that the "The Canopy" room is the scariest place of all.
It is said to have ghosts of people who used to live in the building.
To match its spooky ambience, the Grand Midway has set two Guinness World Records.
The hotel has the world's largest Ouija board as well as the world's largest tarot deck.
This curious building has attracted global attention and has appeared on TV shows such as The Haunted Collector and The Exorcist Files.
Monteleone Hotel, New Orleans.
The hotel was built in 1886 and has been cared for by over five generations of the founding family.
The International Paranormal Research Association stayed for several days in 2003 to monitor hotel activity.
Their investigation allows them to come into contact with some of the spirits that roam the hotel.
They include a former employee named William Wildemere and a child named Maurice Begere.
Seeing a maid is quite common, and according to paranormal investigators connected with her, she says she's making sure the hotel is clean.
Other frequent incidents include, the dining room doors open and close even when locked and the elevator stops on the wrong floor.
There is even a hallway to lower the temperature and reveal pictures of children playing as guests walk along.
Colonial Inn, Concord, Massachusetts.
In 1716, Colonial Inn of Concord was built.
The inn was used during the Revolutionary War as a hospital and as a result, many soldiers ended up there.
Injured patriotic soldiers will be subjected to surgery in what is now the guest hotel room.
It is said that room 424 is where Dr. James Minot had his operating room.
Many guests who stayed in this room reported some rather strange unusual activity.
Many people know that the halls of this hotel often have ghosts of walking, especially those of the dead soldiers here.
These are just five of the most haunted hotels in the US but many more!
Most hotels that have experienced deaths or were hospitals are said to be haunted by their past.
Some hotels are just old and have a weird feeling when you walk around them at night.
So if you are looking for a spooky encounter then why not look at the list of Historic Hotels of the United States to find one near you.
