15 Ghost Hotels That Still Accept Guests
Some hotels offer luxury amenities, while others provide something far more intriguing — the chance to spend the night with otherworldly roommates. These establishments have earned reputations for paranormal activity that spans decades or even centuries, yet they continue welcoming living guests who are brave enough to book a room. Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, these historic properties blend hospitality with spine-tingling stories.
Here is a list of 15 ghost hotels around the world where you can still make reservations despite their supernatural reputations.
The Stanley Hotel
Colorado’s most famous haunted hotel inspired Stephen King to write “The Shining” after his stay in 1974, though the Stanley’s ghosts are reportedly much friendlier than King’s fictional horrors. Room 217 is the most requested accommodation, where guests report piano music from the empty concert hall and mysterious children playing in the corridors.
The hotel embraces its paranormal reputation — offering ghost tours and hosting horror film festivals while maintaining its status as a luxury mountain resort.
Hotel del Coronado
This Victorian beachfront palace in San Diego has hosted presidents and celebrities since 1888, along with the restless spirit of Kate Morgan who allegedly ended her own life in room 3327. Guests frequently report flickering lights, cold spots, and the scent of gardenias in areas where Kate was last seen alive.
The hotel’s haunted history hasn’t deterred modern visitors; instead, it’s become part of the property’s charm and marketing appeal.
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The Queen Mary
Long Beach’s permanently docked ocean liner offers guests the unique experience of sleeping aboard a retired cruise ship that’s also one of California’s most haunted locations. The ship’s decades of service created numerous tragic incidents, and guests now report encounters with spirits throughout the vessel’s staterooms and public areas.
Modern amenities have been added to many cabins, though the Art Deco elegance and supernatural atmosphere remain beautifully preserved.
The Omni Shoreham Hotel
Washington D.C.’s grand hotel has welcomed political figures and dignitaries since 1930, along with the ghost of a housekeeper who reportedly continues her duties from beyond the grave. Guests frequently encounter elevators that operate on their own, mysterious sounds from empty rooms, and sightings of a woman in vintage hotel uniforms.
The hotel’s proximity to Rock Creek Park adds to its eerie atmosphere, particularly during autumn months.
The Crescent Hotel
Arkansas’s “America’s Most Haunted Hotel” operated as a fraudulent cancer hospital in the 1930s under Dr. Norman Baker, whose unethical treatments resulted in numerous patient deaths throughout the building. The hotel now offers ghost tours alongside standard accommodations, with guests reporting encounters with former patients and medical staff in the basement morgue area.
Despite its dark history, the Victorian-era property maintains elegant guest rooms and spa services.
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The Fairmont Banff Springs
Canada’s castle-like mountain resort has hosted guests since 1888, including a bride who allegedly fell down the marble staircase on her wedding day and continues dancing in the ballroom. The hotel’s remote location in the Canadian Rockies adds to its mysterious atmosphere, while guests report encounters with former employees who never quite left their posts.
Luxury amenities and world-class skiing haven’t diminished the hotel’s reputation for supernatural activity.
Hotel Monteleone
New Orleans’ historic French Quarter hotel sits atop an old cemetery, which locals believe explains the frequent paranormal encounters reported by guests and staff members. The rooftop Carousel Bar literally revolves, though some patrons claim they’ve seen spirits enjoying cocktails alongside living customers during late-night hours.
The hotel’s elegant accommodations and fine dining haven’t been affected by its ghostly reputation — instead, the supernatural stories enhance its Southern Gothic charm.
The Langham Hotel
London’s luxury hotel has maintained its Victorian elegance since 1865, along with several permanent residents who checked out decades ago but never really left the premises. Room 333 is particularly notorious for unexplained phenomena, including reports of a Victorian doctor who appears to guests during the night.
The hotel’s afternoon tea service and spa treatments continue attracting visitors, though some come specifically hoping for paranormal encounters.
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The Grand Hotel
Michigan’s Mackinac Island resort has operated since 1887 without modern vehicles — guests arrive by horse-drawn carriage and encounter spirits from the Victorian era who seem equally comfortable with the slower pace. The hotel’s famous front porch stretches 660 feet and reportedly hosts phantom guests who enjoy eternal sunset cocktails while overlooking the Straits of Mackinac.
Modern amenities blend seamlessly with period décor and occasional supernatural surprises.
The Myrtles Plantation
Louisiana’s antebellum mansion turned bed-and-breakfast claims to be “America’s Most Haunted Home,” with guests reporting encounters with Chloe, a former enslaved woman whose tragic story permeates the property. The plantation offers both standard accommodations and specialized ghost tours, where visitors learn about the estate’s complex history while experiencing unexplained phenomena.
Spanish moss and Southern hospitality create an atmospheric setting for those seeking paranormal encounters.
The Pfister Hotel
Milwaukee’s grand downtown hotel has welcomed guests since 1893, including numerous famous artists whose paintings line the corridors — and whose spirits allegedly continue appreciating the artwork. Professional athletes staying at the Pfister have reported so many strange encounters that some teams now refuse accommodations at the property during road trips.
The hotel’s luxury amenities and prime location make it popular despite its supernatural reputation.
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Hotel Congress
Tucson’s historic hotel gained notoriety in 1934 when FBI agents captured notorious bank robber John Dillinger in room 242, though some guests claim Dillinger’s spirit never truly left the building. The hotel maintains its 1930s character with vintage furnishings and Art Deco details, while guests report encounters with gangster-era spirits in the hallways and lobby areas.
Live music venues and trendy restaurants keep the property vibrant, even with its criminal past.
The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
New Orleans’ French Quarter hotel occupies the site of a former convent and orphanage, which explains why guests frequently report encounters with children’s spirits playing in the corridors during nighttime hours. The hotel’s elegant ballrooms host wedding receptions and corporate events, though some functions have been interrupted by unexplained phenomena that staff members handle with typical New Orleans nonchalance.
Creole cuisine and jazz music complement the property’s supernatural atmosphere.
The Mizpah Hotel
Nevada’s restored historic hotel in Tonopah reopened in 2011 after extensive renovations, though the improvements apparently didn’t disturb the resident spirits who’ve called the property home for decades. The Lady in Red, the hotel’s most famous ghost, allegedly appears to male guests and leaves rose petals as calling cards throughout various rooms.
The remote desert location adds to the hotel’s mysterious character, while modern amenities attract travelers exploring Nevada’s mining history.
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The Emily Morgan Hotel
San Antonio’s downtown hotel occupies a Gothic Revival building that formerly served as a medical facility, which guests believe explains the frequent encounters with spirits of former patients and medical staff. The hotel’s proximity to the Alamo adds historical significance, while reports of paranormal activity range from flickering lights to full apparitions in guest rooms and elevators.
Business travelers and tourists continue booking stays despite — or perhaps because of — the building’s supernatural reputation.
Checking In With History
These haunted hotels prove that guests don’t mind sharing their accommodations with spirits from previous eras, especially when the properties offer genuine historical character alongside modern comforts. Whether the paranormal encounters are real or simply products of suggestion and atmosphere, these establishments have successfully turned their ghostly reputations into unique selling points.
For travelers seeking something beyond standard hotel amenities, these properties offer the possibility of experiencing history in the most intimate way possible — by spending the night where it happened.
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