These haunted hotels offer more than just luxurious accommodations—they provide chilling paranormal experiences for the bravest travelers. Whether you seek a ghostly encounter or want to explore history-rich places, these hotels will leave a lasting impression.
Mermaid Inn, Rye, England, United Kingdom
Established in the 12th century, this historic inn has been home to numerous spirits. Guests report seeing a lady in grey near the fireplace, bottles smashing on their own, and even smugglers’ ghosts. The inn’s medieval charm only enhances its haunted allure.
Ballygally Castle, Antrim County, United Kingdom
Haunted by Lady Isobel Shaw, who died after being locked in a room by her husband, this 17th-century castle offers eerie encounters with her spirit, often seen wandering the halls.
Haunted by Lady Isobel Shaw, who died after being locked in a room by her husband, this 17th-century castle offers eerie encounters with her spirit, often seen wandering the halls.
Roch Castle, Wales, United Kingdom
Built in the 12th century, Roch Castle is haunted by its first resident, Adam de Rupe, who died of a snake bite. Guests also report seeing Lucy Walter, adding to the castle’s supernatural reputation.
Built in the 12th century, Roch Castle is haunted by its first resident, Adam de Rupe, who died of a snake bite. Guests also report seeing Lucy Walter, adding to the castle’s supernatural reputation.
The Driskill, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Austin, Texas
This luxurious 1886 hotel is haunted by Col. Jesse Driskill’s spirit and two brides who tragically died in the same room. The portrait of a little girl, Samantha, is also known to mysteriously change expressions.
This luxurious 1886 hotel is haunted by Col. Jesse Driskill’s spirit and two brides who tragically died in the same room. The portrait of a little girl, Samantha, is also known to mysteriously change expressions.
The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection, Dublin, Ireland
Founded in 1824, this hotel is haunted by a young girl's spirit, first encountered by ghost hunter Hans Holzer and medium Sybil Lee in 1965.
Founded in 1824, this hotel is haunted by a young girl's spirit, first encountered by ghost hunter Hans Holzer and medium Sybil Lee in 1965.
La Posada De Santa Fe, a Tribute Portfolio Resort & Spa, Santa Fe, New Mexico
The ghost of Julia Staab, the wife of a 19th-century merchant, haunts this Victorian mansion. Her presence is felt near the fireplace, and there are reports of glasses flying off shelves.
The ghost of Julia Staab, the wife of a 19th-century merchant, haunts this Victorian mansion. Her presence is felt near the fireplace, and there are reports of glasses flying off shelves.
The Langham London, London
Opened in 1865, the Langham is home to several ghosts, including a German nobleman who committed suicide. Room 333 is particularly famous for sightings of ghostly Victorian figures.
Opened in 1865, the Langham is home to several ghosts, including a German nobleman who committed suicide. Room 333 is particularly famous for sightings of ghostly Victorian figures.
The Bowery Hotel, New York
Once known for its violence, the Bowery Hotel is said to be haunted by spirits of those who met tragic ends. Guests report poltergeist activity and ghostly figures throughout the building.
Once known for its violence, the Bowery Hotel is said to be haunted by spirits of those who met tragic ends. Guests report poltergeist activity and ghostly figures throughout the building.
The Emily Morgan Hotel - A DoubleTree by Hilton, San Antonio, Texas
Built in the early 1900s, this hotel is rumored to be haunted by spirits from the Battle of the Alamo, as well as ghosts of former patients from its days as a medical facility.
Built in the early 1900s, this hotel is rumored to be haunted by spirits from the Battle of the Alamo, as well as ghosts of former patients from its days as a medical facility.
The Jekyll Island Club, Georgia
Once a resort for the wealthy, this historic club now serves as a hotel, haunted by former guests, including a railroad magnate who still enjoys his morning coffee in the afterlife.
Once a resort for the wealthy, this historic club now serves as a hotel, haunted by former guests, including a railroad magnate who still enjoys his morning coffee in the afterlife.
The Marshall House, Historic Inns of Savannah Collection, Savannah, Georgia
With a past as a hospital during the Civil War and yellow fever epidemics, this hotel is said to be haunted by soldiers and patients. Guests report disembodied voices, flickering lights, and even ghostly cats.
With a past as a hospital during the Civil War and yellow fever epidemics, this hotel is said to be haunted by soldiers and patients. Guests report disembodied voices, flickering lights, and even ghostly cats.
The Hay - Adams, Washington DC Metropolitan area
This historic hotel is haunted by Clover Adams, who died under mysterious circumstances in the 19th century. Guests report hearing her crying and experiencing doors opening and closing on their own.
This historic hotel is haunted by Clover Adams, who died under mysterious circumstances in the 19th century. Guests report hearing her crying and experiencing doors opening and closing on their own.
Hotel Sorrento, Seattle, Washington
Alice B. Toklas, born in San Francisco and later living in Paris, is said to haunt this hotel. Guests report flickering lights and moving drinks in room 408, where her spirit is most often seen.
Alice B. Toklas, born in San Francisco and later living in Paris, is said to haunt this hotel. Guests report flickering lights and moving drinks in room 408, where her spirit is most often seen.
Hotel Provincial, New Orleans, Louisiana
Built in the 19th century, this hotel is haunted by Confederate soldiers and surgeons. Guests report eerie apparitions and mysterious bloodstains appearing and disappearing in certain rooms.
Built in the 19th century, this hotel is haunted by Confederate soldiers and surgeons. Guests report eerie apparitions and mysterious bloodstains appearing and disappearing in certain rooms.
Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington DC Metropolitan area
The Ghost Suite in this historic hotel is said to be haunted by Juliette Brown, a maid who died in the suite. Since then, staff and guests have reported strange voices and doors opening by themselves.
The Ghost Suite in this historic hotel is said to be haunted by Juliette Brown, a maid who died in the suite. Since then, staff and guests have reported strange voices and doors opening by themselves.
Dragsholm Slot, Denmark
This Danish castle, dating back to 1215, is home to over 100 ghosts, including the Grey Lady and Lord Bothwell. Visitors report seeing ghostly figures wandering the castle halls.
This Danish castle, dating back to 1215, is home to over 100 ghosts, including the Grey Lady and Lord Bothwell. Visitors report seeing ghostly figures wandering the castle halls.
The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai, Mumbai
This iconic hotel is haunted by the ghost of an architect who died tragically. Staff and guests report seeing his spirit walking the corridors and sometimes even crying on the roof.
This iconic hotel is haunted by the ghost of an architect who died tragically. Staff and guests report seeing his spirit walking the corridors and sometimes even crying on the roof.