United States — National Report
A new 2025 roundup of America’s most haunted hotels is making waves in the paranormal community, ranking historic inns and grand old lodges where ghostly guests still roam the halls after dark. These hotels aren’t just famous for their architecture—they’re known for full-bodied apparitions, disembodied footsteps, icy cold spots, and the kind of whispers no living person should be making.
America’s Most Haunted Stays: 2025 Edition
The list, compiled by dark-tourism researchers and heritage travel writers, highlights hotels where paranormal encounters are as common as room-service orders. According to the 2025 report, here are the properties topping the charts:
- The Stanley Hotel — Estes Park, Colorado
Famous for inspiring The Shining, it remains one of America’s most active paranormal hotspots. Guests report phantom laughter, luggage unzipping itself, and children playing in empty hallways. - The Crescent Hotel — Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Built in 1886 and once used as a fraudulent cancer hospital, this location hosts specters in Victorian attire, a haunted morgue, and temperature anomalies throughout the grounds. - Hotel Monte Vista — Flagstaff, Arizona
Known for a phantom bellboy knocking on doors, shadowy figures at the foot of beds, and a haunted room so active it must be monitored between guests. - The Omni Parker House — Boston, Massachusetts
America’s oldest continually operating hotel, home to apparitions in antique mirrors and the spirit of legendary founder Harvey Parker, who still “checks” on guests. - The Mizpah Hotel — Tonopah, Nevada
“The Lady in Red” haunts the top floor, leaving the scent of roses behind. Guests report footsteps following them, cold hands brushing their arms, and whispers in empty rooms.
While some hotels embrace their haunted reputation with themed tours and ghost-hunter weekends, others prefer to keep their spectral guests a quiet secret. Still, in 2025, the rise of dark tourism shows that travelers crave mystery—and America’s haunted hotels offer plenty of it.
Why Haunted Hotels Continue to Thrive
Experts say the appeal lies in the combination of old architecture, tragedy, and the simple thrill of sleeping where spirits allegedly roam. Social media has amplified these stories, with videos, EVPs, and guest testimonies going viral.
For many travelers, these hotels offer more than a night’s stay—they offer a chance to brush shoulders with the unknown.
Hotel Information
These hotels are open to the public and accept reservations year-round. Ghost tours, if offered, vary by location and season. Always check each hotel’s official website for tour schedules, paranormal events, and booking policies.
Note: Paranormal activity is unpredictable. Respect hotel rules, staff instructions, and posted investigation guidelines.