15 Hotels Where Paranormal Enthusiasts Will Love To Stay

Some hotels hold beautiful stories and memorable interactions. A few odd ones? They carry scary echoes—footsteps in vacant halls, lights flickering without reason. If you get scared pretty fast, tap out. These 15 hotels are for the curious souls who’d sleep where others dread.

The Stanley Hotel (Estes Park, CO)

The halls of this place inspired “The Shining.” This colonial-revival icon opened in 1909 and hosts Room 217’s most curious guest—believed to be chambermaid Elizabeth Wilson. Lights flicker, and bags unpack themselves. The mountain air feels colder than it should. Think you’ll sleep soundly?

1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa (Eureka Springs, AR)

History hides behind its limestone walls. Once a failed cancer hospital run by a charlatan, this hilltop retreat swarms with spirits. Ghost tours lead you through surgical rooms and shadowy corridors. Paranormal experts call it “America’s most haunted hotel” for good reason—its past refuses to rest.

Queen Mary (Long Beach, CA)

Sail into spectral waters aboard this 1930s ocean liner turned floating hotel. Decks echo with unseen footsteps. Because of paranormal activity, Room B340 was off-limits for decades, but now it stays open for brave guests. Also, some swear they’ve seen a little girl near the pool.

Copper Queen Hotel (Bisbee, AZ)

This Victorian jewel, built in 1902 for mining elites, lures thrill-seekers to Room 315, where a former pleasure worker reportedly lingers. Legend says Julia never checked out. Watch your mirrors, and don’t ignore whispers behind closed doors. She enjoys the company.

Cashtown Inn (Cashtown, PA)

Cannons once thundered nearby. During Gettysburg, Confederate officers took over this inn. Today, some of its door handles rattle without warning, and guests report boots pacing at night. Civil War spirits seem drawn to the place, and they’re not shy. Ready to share a room with history?

Hotel Alex Johnson (Rapid City, SD)

Hotel Alex Johnson is a Germanic-style hotel opened in 1928 that hides the tale of a jilted bride. She leapt—or was pushed—from Room 812. Since then, guests say she tugs on covers and paces. Is it drama or unfinished business? Chandeliers sparkle, but all is not warm inside.

Captain Grant’s 1754 (Preston, CT)

Creaks echo through centuries. This saltbox home-turned-inn, built just before the American Revolution, embraces its ghostly past. The Adelaide Room, especially, buzzes with reports of voices and shadows. Locals believe the spirits are friendly—if you treat the space with respect, they might let you sleep.

Addy Sea (Bethany Beach, DE)

Bathtub shakes. Organ music plays with no one in sight. Strange? That’s the Addy Sea. Dating to 1902, this beachfront inn balances East Coast charm with beachside hauntings. Room 1 holds the most tales, especially from those who flee before sunrise. Stay alert near the attic.

Thomas House Hotel (Red Boiling Springs, TN)

It was once a mineral springs resort; now, it hosts ghost hunts and weekend investigations. Guests talk of phantom footsteps, slamming doors, and shadow figures. You’re not alone here, and whatever’s there seems curious. Don’t ignore the children laughing in empty halls.

Olde Park Hotel (Ballinger, TX)

Cursed or not, the stories won’t stop. Before this former stagecoach stop became a hotel, it served many purposes, including a saloon and schoolhouse. Paranormal activity ranges from objects moving to voices calling out names. Instead of trusting your eyes after dark, you may want to bring a flashlight.

Cary House Hotel (Placerville, CA)

The Cary House Hotel in El Dorado County has hosted Mark Twain and ghostly guests alike. Gold rush roots run deep here. Room 406 reportedly hums with unexplained energy. Strange cold spots linger in the halls. Even the elevators don’t always follow your directions.

The Myrtles Plantation (St. Francisville, LA)

Moss sways, but something else stirs. This antebellum beauty is known for its chilling legend of Chloe, a formerly enslaved woman (probably a myth), and at least 12 other restless spirits. Mirrors fog unexpectedly, and portraits feel watchful. You may come for the charm, but the house decides if you stay.

The Bourbon Orleans Hotel (New Orleans, LA)

The Bourbon Orleans Hotel has come from being a convent and an orphanage to a lodge that blends opulence with eerie energy. Don’t mistake the jazz for the only thing echoing. Guests speak of ghostly children giggling at night and nuns’ shadows flickering in the hall. Watch the ballroom.

The Hawthorne Hotel (Salem, MA)

Built in 1925, it stands near ground zero for witch trial hysteria. Paranormal buzz surrounds Room 325, and unexplained scent trails of lavender. Some say a woman paces behind locked doors. You’re in Salem now, and nothing here forgets, especially those accused just for simply being different.

The Omni Homestead Resort (Hot Springs, VA)

Old-world luxury conceals a tragic tale. Guests and staff whisper of a bride-to-be still waiting for her groom, over a century later. She’s seen roaming the 14th floor, asking the time. If you hear soft tapping at night, don’t answer too quickly. It’s probably her.