10 Most Haunted Hotels in the U.S. That Will Give You Chills

October 31st is near, and do you know what that means? Halloween! But what if we elevate that Halloween experience to the next level? Even when it isn’t Halloween, staying at a haunted hotel can be the ultimate thrilling experience for you and your friends or family.

Imagine spending a night in a room where previous guests have reported strange and eerie noises, flickering lights, or even ghostly silhouettes. Oh man, that will be a one-of-a-kind experience.

Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, haunted hotels in the U.S. will offer a ghostly and chilling experience that will make your stay unforgettable or haunted. Travel experts at Miss Tourist have analyzed the most spooky hotels and ended up with a top 10, based on average ratings and number of reviews on TripAdvisor.

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1. Hotel Monteleone

Hotel Monteleone, located in New Orleans, Louisiana, ranks 1st with an overall rating of 4.5, based on 10,732 reviews as of writing.

Hotel Monteleone has actually been standing proud and tall since 1886. However, its haunted reputation didn’t start until the early 20th century, but with a history of more than a century, it’s not too surprising.

But did you know? The hotel is said to be haunted by a maid known as “Mrs. Clean,” who continues the cleaning legacy of her family. That’s commitment, if I say so myself. 

If you plan to go, don’t skip on their most famous haunted rooms like Room 930. It’s where past visitors claim to see the spirit of Maurice Begere, a young boy who died in the hotel.

2. Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Next is Bourbon Orleans Hotel, also located in New Orleans, Louisiana, which takes 2nd place with an overall rating of 4.5, based on 9,359 reviews as of writing.

The building lived many lives — first as a ballroom, then a theater, convent, and orphanage — since 1817 before becoming a hotel. The rich history brought ghosts now haunting the hallways and the lobby.

The Orleans Ballroom, which has hosted countless grand social events, is also home to one lonely ghost dancer, dancing underneath the ballroom’s crystal chandelier. Aside from guts, you may want to also want to upgrade your dancing skills for this one.

3. The Omni Grove Park Inn

Ranking 3rd is The Omni Grove Park Inn, located in Asheville, North Carolina, which has an overall rating of 4.5, based on 9,078 reviews as of writing.

The hotel has a resident-friendly ghost known as the Pink Lady, who fell from the fifth floor to the third floor in the 1920s. She is actually well-known for moving objects in the middle of the night. And if you’re ticklish, oh well, she also likes tickling guests on their feet.

Generally, Pink Lady is described as a dense pinkish smoke, although some people do say that she’s a young woman in a pink ballgown, hence the name “Pink Lady.” And if you have kids with you, apparently, Pink Lady enjoys the company of children. So, just watch out and be prepared!

4. The Marshall House

Here comes The Marshall House at #4, located in Savannah, Georgia, with a solid rating of 4.5, based on 5,818 reviews as of writing. 

The Marshall House is actually one of the oldest hotels in Savannah, Georgia, and was built in 1851. So, imagine the history behind this hotel. During the Civil War and the yellow fever epidemics, the hotel was used as a hospital. This leads many to believe that the ghosts of the patients still roam around up to this date.

5. Hotel Provincial

Another hotel from New Orleans, Louisiana, is Hotel Provincial, which ranks at #5. With a rating of 4.5, based on 4,846 reviews as of writing. Like many historic hotels, Hotel Provincial’s history dates back to 1725. So, this age comes with its own set of ghosts, apparently. 

In the past, the hotel was used as a hospital during the American Civil War, leaving behind the spirits of wounded soldiers claiming to be screaming in agony, roaming around Building #5.

6. The Hollywood Roosevelt

Coming in 6th place is The Hollywood Roosevelt, located in Los Angeles, California, with an average rating of 4.5, based on 3,979 reviews as of writing.

This hotel is unlike any other. Built in 1927, it has hosted several famous Hollywood stars. Let’s just say that this is a somewhat fancy hotel that is haunted by famous stars. Yes, celebrities like Marilyn Monroe can be seen in the hotel. 

If you want to see the spirit of Marilyn Monroe, she mostly spends time in her favorite suite, suite 1200, appearing in a full-length mirror. You can brag about spending a night with Marilyn Monroe to someone. Just don’t share the rather haunting details, though.

7. The Pfister Hotel

At #7, we have The Pfister Hotel, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with an average rating of 4.5, based on 3,576 reviews as of writing.

There’s a lot to unpack in this hotel. It is said to be one of the most haunted hotels in the country. It is also a historical landmark, which also serves as a home for professional baseball and basketball teams when they’re in town.

Most of the paranormal sightings were reported by the players staying at the hotel which can range from electrical anomalies to eerie apparitions. 

Interestingly, the hotel was built on land that had once been private burial grounds. Any paranormal activity happening is unsurprising if you know the history of the place. It doesn’t make it less scary, though.

8. The Driskill

Ranking 8th is The Driskill Hotel, located in Austin, Texas, with an average rating of 4.5, based on 3,541 reviews as of writing. Plenty of people have reported that the hotel is definitely haunted. It is home to a lot of infamous ghosts roaming around the building. 

There is one haunted suite where two tragedies happened. A young bride killed herself in Room 525, and in 1991, another bride also killed herself in the same suite. That’s totally tragic but scary.

If that is not enough to scare you, well, there’s “Samantha.” Not from Frozen 2, but Samantha’s allegedly a Senator’s daughter. In 1887, during an event, the senator handed his daughter a ball to distract her while he handled business, but she tragically fell down while reaching for it.

Now, Samantha is said to enjoy playing with children in their rooms or halls. So, if your kid says they’re playing with Samantha, then you now know who they’re talking about.

9. U.S. Grant Hotel

Here’s the U.S. Grant Hotel, ranking 9th, located in San Diego, California. With an average rating of 4.5, based on 2,991 reviews as of writing. The hotel has a long history. It was built in 1910 by Ulysses S. Grant Jr., son of the 18th president of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant. 

There is one resident ghost in this hotel, and her name is Fannie Chaffee Grant, the first wife of Grant Jr. Sadly, she died a year before the hotel’s grand opening. Grant Jr. then remarried a few years later and moved with his new bride into the hotel.

Many reports say that an apparition can be seen walking the hallways, and oftentimes, that items appear to move on their own. Employee ghost stories also have taken place inside of the ballroom and they mentioned that they never go in there alone. 

10. The Emily Morgan San Antonio

The Emily Morgan San Antonio, which is located in San Antonio, Texas, ranks 10th on the list, with a solid average rating of 4.5, based on 2,923 reviews as of writing.

The hotel has earned its reputation as one of the most haunted hotels in America. There are a lot of ghost stories here. A lot. There’s the apparition of a nurse from the 1920s, and when approached, she vanishes into thin air. Oh, there’s also the elevator, which stops almost every time on the 7th floor, which is unoccupied and off-limits to guests.

Want a more scary experience? Stay at Room 810. Guests reportedly felt like they were being watched and heard faint whispers whenever they were alone. And these aren’t the only strange occurrences in the hotel.

Featured Image Credit: Hotel Monteleone