I’ll tell you right away—I’m not a fan of ghosts, paranormal events, or anything like that.
However, even though I’m a pretty scared person, I find this world fascinating and think it could be interesting to talk about it with you.
For this reason, I did some research and selected 8 (haunted) hotels where you can actually stay. Let’s see where they are located and why they are considered as such.
1. The Stanley Hotel – Estes Park, Colorado
You probably already know this hotel, which was made famous by Stephen King’s “The Shining.”
Obviously, the 1909 colonial revival building hosts more permanent residents than just its living guests.
Room 217 gained notoriety after King’s stay, where he experienced unusual events that inspired his horror masterpiece.
Guests report hearing phantom piano music from the empty ballroom and children’s laughter echoing through corridors. The hotel embraces its haunted reputation, offering ghost tours and paranormal investigations.
2. Dragsholm Castle – Zealand, Denmark
This 13th-century fortress in Denmark houses three documented ghosts, including the Grey Lady, the White Lady, and the Earl of Bothwell.
The White Lady’s skeleton was discovered within the castle walls during renovation work, lending credibility to centuries of reported sightings.
Today, guests can book themed ghost rooms or join midnight castle walks while sampling the hotel’s Michelin-starred cuisine.
3. Ancient Ram Inn – Gloucestershire, England
Ancient Ram Inn was a pub dating back to 1145 that was turned into a guesthouse and is considered England’s most haunted hotel.
Built on alleged pagan burial grounds, it boasts over 20 spectral inhabitants.
Visitors report witnessing dark shadows, experiencing sudden temperature drops, and feeling invisible hands grabbing them in the night.
The most famous spirit is a witch burned at the stake, who supposedly seeks refuge in the building’s “Witch’s Room.”
4. Fairmont Banff Springs – Alberta, Canada
As you can see from the picture above, this hotel hosts its guests in a beautiful Scottish baronial castle in the Canadian Rockies. The only problem? The phantom of a bride who died falling down its marble staircase.
Staff members regularly report encounters with Sam the bellman, a ghost who served the hotel until 1975 and apparently never left his post.
According to some people, his spirit still helps guests with their luggage before vanishing into thin air.
5. Langham Hotel – London, England
This five-star Victorian hotel houses at least seven active ghosts, including a doctor who murdered his wife and then committed suicide in Room 333.
During October, the hotel offers special rates for Room 333, but only the bravest guests dare to book it.
Napoleon III reportedly haunts the basement, while a German prince who died falling from a window frequents the fourth floor.
Apart from that, the Langham is truly a fantastic hotel, loved by celebrities from all over the world! I highly recommend it if you’re visiting London.
6. Russell Hotel – Sydney, Australia
Known as Sydney’s most haunted hotel, the Russell specializes in maritime spirits.
A colonial-era sailor reportedly haunts Room 8, watching guests sleep and appearing in mirrors.
The hotel’s bloody history includes being a makeshift hospital during bubonic plague outbreaks and a gathering spot for sailors and smugglers.
7. Myrtles Plantation – St. Francisville, Louisiana
This antebellum mansion claims to host 12 ghosts, including Chloe, a former slave wearing a green turban who appears in photographs taken by guests.
The plantation’s violent history includes multiple murders and poisonings. According to the stories, some visitors report seeing handprints appear in mirrors and hearing footsteps on the staircase when no one’s there.
8. Hotel del Coronado – San Diego, California
This Victorian beachfront resort’s most famous ghost is Kate Morgan, who checked in under an alias in 1892 and never checked out.
Found dead on the hotel steps days later, her spirit now reportedly plays pranks on guests in her former room, 3327.
TVs turn on spontaneously, objects move inexplicably, and mysterious breezes sweep through despite closed windows.
Remember Book Well in Advance
Let me just remind you that each of these hotels welcomes brave guests year-round, but book well in advance – their haunted rooms sell out months ahead, especially during the Halloween season.
Oh, and one last thing: some checkout times are more flexible than others, particularly for those who never leave 🙂