1. The Stanley Hotel
We are beginning on a strong note, with The Stanley Hotel! This is considered to be one of the most “spirited” guest houses in the U.S. However, its fame comes from the fact that Stephen King spent a night there, which gave him some inspiration for The Shining.
Originally built in 1909 to house visiting bourgeois, with vehicles and servants available to all guests, it is believed that some of their souls have survived to this day. What can we say, some people are simply immortal…
The sound of an undetectable piano, a burst of hysterical laughter, and weird footsteps approaching are things that give goosebumps to its modern visitors. It is said that these occurrences are the result of the playful spirits of dead guests and employees.
Pro tip: If you are feeling brave and want to spend a night at this hotel from Estes Park, Colorado, make sure you book one of the building’s spirit tours. The staff is more likely aware and familiar with the supernatural appearances, and you surely will go home with lots of stories to share.
2. Hotel Hell
Although you can’t stay in this hotel, because there is only a wall left of it, just seeing the ruins will give you chills! The Maribel Caves Hotel was originally built around the 1900s and began its business as a therapeutic hotel/spa for people who were tired and worn.
Due to its location, which was in close proximity to both a natural spring and the railroad that traveled through Maribel, the hotel became a popular and common rest stop for many traveling Americans. It is said that some of the hotel’s guests were actually well-known gangsters, such as John Dillinger and Al Capone.
Although nobody knows what actually happened to this building and why nowadays it’s just ruins, some locals say that the hotel burned down three times. It is believed that all the people who were in the hotel died during the fires. After it caught the second fire, nobody wanted to hear about this place anymore, and they called it “Hotel Hell”.
3. Concord’s Colonial Inn
During the Revolutionary War, this inn from Concord, Massachusetts, was used as a hospital. It is believed that the most strange and eerie guestroom is 424, which previously served as Dr. James’ wartime operating room. Many visitors who have stayed the night have reported weird activity, especially in room 424.
If you don’t believe them, be my guest and try it out!
