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Do you love the thrill of a good scare? Check out our list of six of the most haunted hotels in the U.S for fans of the macabre and a good ghost story or two.Take a ghost tour or book a stay if you dare!
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The hauntings at our first spooky pick stem from a tragic love story. On a fateful day in 1936, a woman named Patricia Wilson checked into her hotel room at The Seelbach and awaited the arrival of her husband. Sadly, he was killed in a car crash on his way to her.
Griefstriken, the widow either jumped or fell down the hotel’s service elevator shaft. Wilson was wearing a blue chiffon dress when she died and her ghost is known as the “Lady in Blue.” Many guests have reported feeling unexplained cold, smelling lilac perfume and seeing a figure clad in blue.
More than 20 people jumped from the rooftop deck of the 23-story Lord Baltimore following the stock market crash that led to the Great Depression, CBS News reports. At the time, the hotel was one of the tallest buildings in the state.
One of the most well-known hauntings at the hotel is the apparition of a young girl, known as Molly, seen carrying a red ball through the halls of the 19th floor. Her parents are said to have been among those who jumped. A child’s handprint on the wall of a penthouse reportedly won’t scrub away.
Some guests have reported that a hotel elevator unexpectedly rises to the 19th floor. Eerie figures in vintage clothing have been spotted on the mezzanine over the lobby.
The grizzly murder of the Borden family in their home in Fall River, Massachusetts has captivated macabre imaginations since the late 19th century. Abby and Andrew Borden were found dead in their home and were killed with a hatchet. Lizzie Borden, their daughter, was accused of committing the crime but was acquitted. However, “ Lizzie's story had already captivated the public and has since served as the inspiration for numerous films, television shows and books,” writes U.S. News & World Report.
For the brave, there are guided ghost hunts of the first floor and basement of the Borden’s home during the evening. Guests can also sleep in the John V Morse suite of the house where Abby Borden’s body was found. Many bold enough to stay the night report seeing apparitions and objects move independently, hearing random footsteps and voices and smelling odd odors.
Some sections of Concord’s Colonial Inn have been around since 1716, which makes the inn one of the oldest in the U.S. On the second floor, Room 24 housed an operating room for wounded colonial soldiers. Today, fans of the paranormal book Room 24 to experience ghost sightings.
A few guests have felt someone gently tucking them into bed. Apparitions of both a middle aged woman, supposedly a nurse named Rosemary, and wounded soldiers have appeared in the room, only to disappear moments later,” writes Concord’s Colonial Inn. Some guests have reported seeing apparitions in the hallways and flickering lights.
If there is such a thing as friendly ghosts, one certainly roams The Omni Grove Park Inn, though the circumstances around her existence are sad. The Pink Lady is said to be a gentle and friendly ghost who revels in playing harmless pranks. “This local lore tells of a young woman who died here in the 1920s by falling off a balcony,” writes U.S. News & World Report. Guests who book Room 545 report their feet being tickled at night and the lady appearing as pink mist. Sometimes objects are moved and lights unexpectedly turn on and off.
The Bourbon Orleans has lived many lives. The hotel opened in 1966, but the building dates back to 1817 and was previously operated as a theater, convent, orphanage and school. Guests report sightings of a ghostly girl playing in the halls of the sixth floor, a lone figure of a dancer in the hotel’s ballroom, and a roaming Confederate soldier. Room 644 is known to have the most active hauntings, with guests reporting screams and other noises. If you don’t dare to book a night at the Bourbon Orleans, you can learn more by booking a hotel ghost tour.
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