As Halloween approaches, thrill-seekers are trading in relaxation for spine-chilling adventures and booking trips to some of the world’s most haunted destinations. New data from Hotels.com reveals a significant rise in interest in spooky getaways this October, with haunted towns and eerie hotels seeing a surge in bookings.
Whether you’re a ghost-hunting enthusiast or just looking to enjoy some supernatural fun, Hotels.com has you covered with the spookiest stays in the country’s hottest travel spots.
While “scary” isn’t typically a selling point, many towns embrace their haunted past. For those brave enough to sleep where the spirits roam, Hotels.com offers access to some of the most haunted properties as recommended by real guest reviews. From ghostly encounters to eerie sightings, these hotels embrace the supernatural.
“I have no idea why someone would want to stay in a haunted hotel, but if sharing space with the supernatural is on someone’s must-haves along with nice linens and room service, Hotels.com is here to help,” says Melanie Fish, Head of Global PR at Hotels.com. “For One Key members, VIP Access properties ensure exclusive perks like free breakfast or late checkout — we’re working on adding guaranteed ghost sightings but these spirits are hard to pin down”.
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Bourbon Orleans Hotel (New Orleans, LA): Guests at this VIP Access Hotel reported that the ghosts at this beautiful Victorian hotel were friendly. One guest advised, “Book 305 and maybe you will see the little girl my husband woke up to see. [He] woke up to getting poked on his feet and saw a little girl standing by the bed.”
Hotel Provincial (New Orleans, LA): Building 5 of Hotel Provincial is a former military hospital haunted by Confederate soldiers. One reviewer reported that “something pushed my 15-year-old daughter out of bed during the night.”
The Hollywood Roosevelt (Los Angeles, CA): There have been reports that Marilyn Monroe’s spirit hangs out in one room’s mirror. Guests can get goosebumps from this VIP access hotel’s high-drama lobby.
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The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter (San Diego, CA): Brave guests on the hunt for ghosts can ask to check into room 309 for a potentially paranormal experience in this VIP access hotel.
Hotel Sorrento (Seattle, WA): A VIP access hotel and home to a fancy ghost named Alice Toklas, guests have reported friendly ghostly encounters in room 408.
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- Hotel ICON (Houston, TX): A former Union National Bank building, this hotel was once the tallest in Texas. It is said that ghosts of bankers and investors from the Great Depression still hang out here.
- Hassayampa Inn (Prescott, AZ): Guests have reported hearing the wailing of their ghost “Faith” who died of a broken heart in 1927 after her husband disappeared from their honeymoon. The hotel has a historic feel with a nearly 100-year-old elevator that guests enjoy.
- Read House Hotel (Chattanooga, TN): Room 311 is said to be haunted by the ghost of Annalisa. Guests can take a tour of the room to see if anything paranormal happens and if not, can experience her through the drink named in her honor.
- The Woodlands Resort (Woodlands, TX): offers Halloween activities for the whole family, including the dog, with their Brunch Pet Party. They also offer “Boo Brunch,” live music and specially themed cocktails and milkshakes all weekend long.
- Hotel Gibbs (San Antonio, TX): Across from the site of the Battle of the Alamo, guests often report sightings of Texas soldiers. Guests who don’t experience paranormal activity enjoyed the hotel’s historical ambience.
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The Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm (Quechee, VT): A 277-year-old property where the ghosts of John and Jane Porter, who purchased the residence in 1865, are said to still reside in the rooms of the inn.
Hotel Parq Central (Albuquerque, NM): A former psychiatric hospital, one unsuspecting guest said, “The hotel is very haunted, and we experienced some paranormal activity during our stay. We were supposed to stay for two nights but left after the first night due to us barely sleeping.”
Mizpah Hotel (Tonopah, NV): Opened in 1907, the Mizpah Hotel offers ghost hunting tours, with guests reporting encounters like “our Ghost Radar went off the chain in our room,” and one stating, “A ghost or spirit woke me up in the middle of the night.”
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Grab a Ouija board, pack some extra courage, and head to Hotels.com to lock in your Halloween haunts. Just don’t forget to leave a light on.
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