USA's Top Haunted Hotels In 2022 (Hailed As 'Spookiest Stays')

You might be one of those who have a fetish for staying at the most haunted hotel in the US. Most Hollywood movies have portrayed haunted hotels in a bad light. Shivers run down the spine when one shares experiences of staying at a haunted hotel. While the spooky experiences are there, the same haunted hotels can be extremely luxurious and plush. You can stay at these haunted hotels this Halloween.

Here is a list of hotels located in the US that are hailed as 'the spookiest stays.'

1. James Hotel in Selma, Alabama

This hotel is said to be haunted by the ghosts of Jesse James, his girlfriend Lucinda, and their dog. Guests have reported sudden lavender scents (Lucinda's favorite) and a dog barking in the courtyard, even though there are no dogs at the hotel.

Infamous outlaws Frank and Jesse James reportedly stayed here in the late 1880s. In 1892 the hotel was closed, and it reopened more than a century later in 1997.

• Hotel Address: 1200 Water Ave, Selma, AL 36703, United States.
• Google reviews: Average rating 4.2 (233 reviews)
• TripAdvisor reviews: Average rating 4.5 (41 reviews)

2. Stanley Hotel, Colorado

Freelan Oscar Stanley, the founder, arrived in Colorado in 1903 with his wife Flora. Together they built this beautiful hotel. It was opened in 1909, When the first guests who booked this stay at this hotel arrived here in their steam cars; they were surprised to see luxurious amenities amidst rustic mountain wilderness.

Stephen King, the author of the acclaimed novel, The Stand, stayed here in room number 217 in the early 1970s.

The author had a dream in which he ran down the hall of the hotel in order to catch the coiled fire hose that was coming to life. King lit a cigarette after he woke up and stared out the window. While he was smoking, the rough outline of his next novel, The Shining, appeared in his mind.

• Address: 333 E Wonderview Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517, United States
• Google reviews: Average rating 4.4 (13K+ reviews)
• TripAdvisor reviews: Average rating 3.5 (3.7K+ reviews)

3. Historic Anchorage Hotel, Alaska

This hotel staff maintains a log at its front desk to document all the spooky occurrences that have taken place here over the years. Although, reading about the haunting experiences of the guest might transmogrify your stay into a nightmare, you'll fall in love with the staff and vintage decor that makes this historic hotel charming.

• Address: 330 E St, Anchorage, AK 99501, United States
• Google reviews: Average rating 4.3 (180+ reviews)
• TripAdvisor reviews: Average rating 4 (570+ reviews)

4. Shanley Hotel, Napanoch New York

The Colorado Stanley Hotel is not the New York's Shanley Hotel. One of the most well-known hotels in the United States is the former, while the other is considered to be a beautiful place that isn't haunted. There are many restless spirits at this hotel that has seen lots of tragedy and loss.

James Shanley purchased the hotel in 1906. The sister-in-law and brother are rumored to haunt this place. Visitors can see the ghosts of many children who died in the hotel. The guests that stay here have been scared to stay in cold spots.

• Address: 56 Main St, Napanoch, NY 12458, United States
• Google reviews: Average rating 4.4 (200+ reviews)
• TripAdvisor reviews: Average rating 4.5 (160+ reviews)

5. Strater Hotel, Durango

Due to past paranormal events experienced by the guests, staff members of this hotel don't work alone. It was built to serve railroad magnates and well-to-do mining professionals, and was once considered the most haunted hotels in the US.

Guests have shared their experiences of seeing a walking figure resembling a railroad engineer walking in the lobby.

• Address: 699 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301, United States
• Google reviews: Average rating 4.5 (1300+ reviews)
• TripAdvisor reviews: Average rating 4.5 (1400+ reviews)

6. Hotel del Coronado, Coronado

This 130-year-old hotel has an all-wood Victorian design. Guests and employees have reported inexplicable noises, footsteps, cold spots, and strange sightings.

The hotel has a resident ghost named Kate Morgan. Legend says she was registered under an alias in 1892, stayed for a few days while waiting for someone, and then committed suicide when nobody showed up.

• Address: 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, United States
• Google reviews: Average rating 4.5 (16K+ reviews)
• TripAdvisor reviews: Average rating 4.5 (7.8K+ reviews)

7. The Hay-Adams Hotel, Washington

In the late 19th century, Washington, DC was home to John Hay and Henry Adams, who were active statesmen. The Hay-Adams Hotel is home to a lot of strange things. Guests complain of doors being unlocked on their own, radios turning on and off, and objects being moved by beings other than themselves. In the hotel there are cold spots, and mysterious orbs. Many people have heard a woman's low, mournful cries.

• Address: 800 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20006
• Google reviews: Average rating 4.7 (1K+ reviews)
• TripAdvisor reviews: Average rating 4.5 (1.7K+ reviews)

8. Queen Mary, Long Beach, California

Queen Mary is a retired British ocean liner that was on the North Atlantic Ocean for nearly a decade. The ship is docked in Long Beach. There are many ghost stories to be told, like the engineer who died in the engine room years ago, as well as the 'lady in white' and children who were on the 1st class pool. Stateroom B340 is often believed to be haunted.

• Address: 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802, United States
• Google reviews: Average rating 4.3 (21K+ reviews)
• TripAdvisor reviews: Average rating 4 (3K+ reviews)

9. Bourbon Orleans Hotel, New Orleans

There is this hotel in the French Quarters. It was once a convent, ballroom, and theater. Guests have detailed their experiences of seeing ghosts in the hallway and lobby. People in the ballroom sometimes hear the sounds of a lonely dancer.

• Address: 717 Orleans St, New Orleans, LA 70116, United States
• Google reviews: Average rating 4.4 (2K+ reviews)
• TripAdvisor reviews: Average rating 4.5 (8.8K+ reviews)

10. The Omni Grove Park Inn, Asheville

This hotel is called the “pink lady” because guests have reported seeing a lady in pink mist. Some people have reported that their feet got tickled during the night.

• Address: 290 Macon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804, United States
• Google reviews: Average rating 4.6 (9.7K+ reviews)
• TripAdvisor reviews: Average rating 4.5 (8.7K+ reviews)