Dare to spend the night? Here are the most haunted hotels in the U.S. for thrill seekers

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5 days ago

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As someone who grew up watching 'Ghost Adventures' and 'Ghost Hunters,' the idea of spending the night at a spooky location is both exciting and nerve-racking to me.
Will I hear a door creak? Will I see a mysterious orb floating around? Will I spy a shadow lurking in the corner of my eye?
If you're just like me and are either a believer in the supernatural or a skeptic looking to challenge the concept, the idea of staying at a haunted hotel might appeal to you. For one, unlike the creepy houses and asylums visited by ghost hunters, at least you'll have a comfy place to sleep — and maybe room service too.
Below, find the best haunted hotels in the United States, with a brief explanation on why they're a great place to stay — and what makes them so haunted.
Best Haunted Hotels in the U.S.
1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa: Arkansas
This gorgeous Victorian hotel is more than just its spa and antique, vintage furnishings from a different age.
It's one of the most haunted hotels in America, with hundreds of paranormal incidents reported over the years.
The building once functioned as an experimental hospital with many passing away on the premises. It seems their spirits still roam the corridors, with room 218 being the most haunted — this is where an Irish stonemason named Michael fell to his death.
Guests have reported eerie sounds, ghostly figures, and even a specter that seems to organize your clothes and loose change.
The hotel also organizes ghost tours for both adults and children alike, which you can choose to add on to your trip when you visit.
Nevertheless, the outdoor pool, luxurious spa, and comfy beds will make it worth the stay.
$200+/night Shop
Omni Parker House Hotel: Boston
This luxury hotel was the birthplace of the original Boston Cream Pie and the original Parker House Rolls — which you can order at the Parker restaurant.
It's beautifully made, with modern luxurious rooms, marble floors, and grand chandeliers throughout.
There's more to this property though, with guests reporting mysterious orbs floating down hallways, and the faint scent of cigar smoke — often attributed to Charles Dickens, who had a lengthy stay at the hotel in the late 1800s.
Ask the hotel's staff for their own experiences, and you bet they have stories to tell.
$300+ Shop
Hawthorne Hotel:Masacheustets
Located in Salem (the infamous spot for the Salem witch trials) it's not a surprise that this hotel is haunted.
Named after the author Nathaniel Hawthorne, this hotel has various paranormal incidents, including guests feeling cold spots, seeing a figure of a ghostly woman running down the corridor, and even noticing lights turn on and off by themselves.
The most haunted room is reportedly Room 325. Most of the hauntings are related to the hotel's history — it was even the location for a séance for Harry Houdini (unfortunately he did not show up).
The hotel itself is equipped with modern furnishings and large, comfy beds filled to the brim with pillows. There are two restaurants on site, including the Tavern, which has a cozy fireplace, and dark oak furnishings to spend the evening away on.
$315/night Shop
Lord Baltimore Hotel: Maryland
Once upon a time during the Great Depression, this hotel was the tallest in the city — and this led to a chilling situation. More than 20 people reportedly jumped off this building to their deaths, and it seems their spirits have lingered behind.
The hotel is mainly haunted by a young girl named Molly, whose parents flung themselves to death at the hotel. It's said they took her with them. Her apparition can sometimes be seen on the 19th floor. The hotel also hosts ghost tours for the supernaturally curious.
The rooms are tastefully furnished and vibrant, and oil paintings adorn the walls of this storied hotel. You can even head to the Skybar, located on the infamous 19th floor, where you can get a cocktail and enjoy the city's views.
$125+/night Shop
The Emily Morgan Hotel: Texas
This is allegedly one of the most haunted hotels not just in the U.S. — but in the world.
This building once functioned as a hospital, and had its own morgue, crematorium, and psychiatric ward — so it's safe to say the property was no stranger to death.
Doors opening, lights flashing, the smell of a hospital, are just some of the occurrences reported. Hotel staff also say the seventh, ninth, and fourteenth floors are the most active, so book a room on those floors (if you can) to really spook yourself.
Rooms are spacious with flat screen TVs, a coffee machine, and elegant furnishings included — it's a Hilton, so you know it comes from a reputable brand.
$100+/night Shop
The Marshall House: Georgia
This gorgeous inn was built in 1851 and features classic furnishings, with wooden bed frames, thick, embroidered carpet, and old-school fans which double as lights.
It has a rich history too: the hotel was used as a hospital during the Civil War and during the yellow fever epidemic. While it's of course since been renovated, guests can still hear long-lost souls roaming the hallways of this inn.
Phantom children reportedly run the length of the hall, faucets turn on and off as they please, and apparitions are also visible. The spirits seem to be particularly active at night, and if you peer hard enough, you might just see a little child from decades past.
$250+/night Shop