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HOTELS THAT ARE HAUNTED

Added on: 15th Jun 2016

 

SHELBOURNE HOTEL, IRELAND

Shelbourne Hotel, Ireland

A large renowned Dublin hotel with 265 rooms, the Shelbourne Hotel

is believed to be haunted by a seven-year-old girl from the 18th

century, named Mary Masters. She died due to cholera in 1791.

Allegedly, her apparition still roams the halls.

 

 

BELA VISTA HOTEL, PORTUGAL

Bela Vista Hotel, Portugal

Located in Portimao, a coastal town in south Portugal, the

Bela Vista Hotel is thought to be haunted by its previous

owner’s ghost. The owner reportedly died in room No. 108

which is where most of the paranormal activities and

unexplainable sounds have been reported.

 

 

HAWTHORNE HOTEL, MASSACHUSETTS

Hawthorne Hotel, Massachusetts

Notorious for the witchcraft trails, Salem, a little town in the US

state of Massachusetts, is also home to the famous Hawthorne Hotel.

The hotel has witnessed a lot of unusual activity, from missing

keys to water tap and lights turning on by themselves. The

hotel is alleged to be haunted by a ghost of a woman who

often roams the hall outside room No. 612.

 

 

SKIRRID MOUNTAIN INN, WALES

Skirrid Mountain Inn, Wales

One of the oldest pubs in Wales with a history dating back to

over 900 years, the Skirrid Mountain Inn is where almost 180 men

were hanged during the Welsh revolt. Not only can the rope

marks still be seen on the beams but some guests have even

claimed they felt like somebody was tightening the ropes

around their necks while they were sleeping.

 

 

MYRTLES PLANTATIONS, LOUISIANA

Myrtles Plantations, Louisiana

Now serving as a bed and breakfast, Myrtles Plantations in

St. Francisville, Louisiana, is rumoured to be built on top of

an ancient Tunica Indian burial ground. The site has also witnessed

a murder and several bizarre natural deaths, which makes it

one of the scariest and most haunted hotels in the US.

 

 

CHATEAU DE BRISSAC, FRANCE

Chateau de Brissac, France

Built as a castle in 11th century, Chateau de Brissac is a large,

seven-storey chateau located in the Loire Valley, France. These

days, the chateau also serves as a guesthouse but if you book

a room here, be ready for a creepy encounter as the chateau is

believed to be haunted by ghosts of two lovers who were

murdered at the chateau centuries ago.

 

 

TAJ MAHAL PALACE HOTEL, INDIA

Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, India

One of the largest and most luxurious hotels in India, the

Taj Mahal Palace Hotel is rumoured to be haunted. One of

the possible ghostly residents includes its architect who

killed himself by jumping from a fifth floor balcony because

the design didn’t go according to his plans. In 2008, the

hotel became a site of a gruesome massacre as the place

was attacked by terrorists. During the three-day battle,

at least 167 people were killed. Some of these people

are also rumoured to haunt the hotel.

 

 

STANLEY HOTEL, COLORADO

Stanley Hotel, Colorado

One of the world´s most famous haunted hotels, the Stanley Hotel

in Estes Park, Colorado, inspired Stephen King to write the

iconic bestseller “The Shining”. While at the hotel, King

stayed in room No. 217 but it is room No. 418 that reports

the most ghostly activity. The hotel is supposedly haunted

by Flora Stanley, the wife of the owner, who likes to play the

piano late at night. Her ghost is said to be very visible

and a high profile haunting.

 


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