Hotels have long featured prominently in horror films, from Psycho to The Shining. However, it’s possible that these lodgings are genuinely haunted.
The Myrtles Plantation, Louisiana
One of the most supposedly haunted sites in America is the Myrtles Plantation, an antebellum home turned hotel.
Legend has it that Chloe, a former slave, poisoned the plantation owner’s daughters and is now haunting the area.
The Myrtles Plantation, Louisiana pic.twitter.com/ibFn5GOsLo
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Some visitors claim to have seen her out and about on the premises.
Guests visiting the Myrtles Plantation frequently claim hearing footsteps they cannot explain and have even felt the touch of unseen hands.
Hotel Del Coronado, California
Kate Morgan, who checked into the Hotel Del Coronado in 1892 and was discovered dead on the beach five days later, is rumored to haunt the hotel.
Her death was ruled a suicide, but many people suspected foul play since the bullet discovered in her head did not match the one in the gun she was holding.
Marilyn Monroe and Tony Curtis on location at the Hotel Del Coronado, California for ‘Some Like It Hot’, 1959. pic.twitter.com/c3s1V0VMOq
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Strange things, such as lights flickering and doors opening and closing on their own, have been reported by guests, and some have even seen Morgan’s spirit.
The Stanley Hotel, Colorado
The Stanley Hotel is well-known for its role in inspiring Stephen King to write The Shining.
Particularly in Room 217, where King stayed when he had the inspiration for the novel, guests have claimed seeing ghosts, hearing strange noises, and items moving on their own.
King said he had a dream there that inspired him to write The Shining, and that he felt the hotel was “the perfect, maybe the archetypal setting for a ghost story.”
We just landed in Colorado and I am so excited to spend my bday weekend at the Stanley Hotel (where Stephen King was inspired to write The Shining!) pic.twitter.com/DEuTf4w5uW
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My three-year-old kid ran down the halls in my dream, glancing back over his shoulder with huge eyes and a scream on his face.
“He was being chased by a fire-hose. I woke up with a tremendous jerk, sweating all over, within an inch of falling out of bed.”
The Queen Mary, California
Long Beach, California is home to the Queen Mary, a former ocean liner that serves as a hotel and tourist attraction.
There have been claims of ghosts and other paranormal activity there for decades, earning it a reputation as one of the world’s most haunted sites.
Guests have claimed encounters with ghostly figures in the halls, weird noises, and an eerie chill when walking around the ship.
Making her maiden voyage on May 27, 1936, the RMS Queen Mary performed over 1,000 Atlantic crossings and even served in WW II. Today it is a hotel and attraction in Long Beach, California. Read about the Ghosts of the Queen Mary https://t.co/tPNUcGgfg8 pic.twitter.com/rMFle8mqV4
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The owners of the ship have made a killing off of the ghost stories by giving tours to individuals who are looking to make contact with the other side.
“Not only does the Queen Mary offer a transatlantic history, but it is known as one of the most haunted destinations in America,” remarked Chris Wilmoth, the Queen Mary’s director of marketing.
“The unique history of the ship allows us to offer one-of-a-kind and authentic experiences that delve into the paranormal, from evening tours and ghost investigations to overnight stays in our most haunted Stateroom, B340.”
The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, California
Room 1200 at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel is rumored to be haunted by the late actress Marilyn Monroe, while Room 928 is said to be haunted by the late actor Montgomery Clift, who was nominated for four Academy Awards.
The Driskill Hotel, Texas
Legend has it that several spirits roam the halls of the Driskill Hotel in Austin, Texas.
A woman who tragically passed away on her wedding day and whose spirit is said to haunt the hotel’s ballroom.
The Driskill Hotel in Austin at the time it was completed in 1886. It still stands and it is glorious. This was taken from the southeast corner of 6th Street and Brazos. Courtesy the wonderful Austin History Center via the Portal to Texas History. pic.twitter.com/1E5uX6aN55
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The ghost of a senator’s daughter who died on a Driskill Hotel staircase and whose ghost is said to be seen bouncing a ball on the steps of the hotel, are among the most well-known.
The Omni Parker House, Massachusetts
It is rumored that Harvey Parker, the hotel’s creator, haunts the halls of the Omni Parker House in Boston.
Some visitors claim to have seen Parker’s ghost, and others have seen mysterious noises and the movement of things.
