When we travel the world, we stumble across things that we would never have even dreamed of seeing in our home towns, which reveal things to us that we never even thought existed. In most cases, traveling abroad spells only good things for our lives and minds, but what should we do when things take a turn for the sinister?
The world over, there are a number of dangers lurking for us in spaces that should make us feel at home. Haunted hotels might not seem like a very real threat but when you’re alone at night and hear something go bump in the dark, they feel a lot more creepy. These hotels are so notorious for hauntings and ghosts that they have taken on something of a cult status and now, only the bravest of travelers choose to sleep in their rooms.
8. Grand Hyatt Hotel, Taiwan
The Grand Hyatt Hotel in Taiwan might look chic and modern from the outside, but don’t let that fool you. Built over a former prison, the hotel is said to house a number of convict ghosts who were executed during their sentences. Sacred scrolls line the hallways, in an attempt to ward off bad spirits.
7. Bourbon Orleans, New Orleans
7. Bourbon Orleans, New Orleans
New Orleans is renowned for its spooky side and hotel Bourbon Orleans only contributes to its reputation. Many ghosts from different eras are said to lurk in the hotel’s hallways and rooms, making themselves known in a number of strange ways.
6. Langham Hotel, London
6. Langham Hotel, London
With a long and winding history, it’s little surprise that the Langham hotel in London harbours a ghost or two. Built in 1865, the hotel still hangs on to a number of its Victorian visitors, including a former guest who still hangs around the hallways. Spookier still, the ghost of Napoleon III is said to haunt the hotel’s basement.
5. Borgvattnet Vicarage, Sweden
5. Borgvattnet Vicarage, Sweden
Whilst it isn’t exactly inviting from the outside, the Borgvattnet Vicarage in Sweden is open to guests for the night, so long as they have a strong nerve. Over the years, guests have reported footsteps, music, and the sounds of crying ladies in the building, and those who make it through the night are awarded a certificate.
4. RMS Queen Mary, Long Beach
4. RMS Queen Mary, Long Beach
Unlike its counterparts, the RMS Queen Mary enjoyed a life on the waters, and now serves as a fully functioning floating hotel. The ship’s former swimming pool is said to be a bit of a hot spot for ghosts and spirits and today, is the site of a popular paranormal tour.
3. Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast, Fall River
3. Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast, Fall River
Reportedly the former home of Lizzie Borden, the young lady who is believed to have murdered her stepmother and father in 1892, the Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast is a favorite amongst ghost hunters. Whilst no guests are permitted into the B&B, it does have its very own ghost cam, which people can log into to check for any paranormal goings on.
2. The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa, Colorado
2. The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa, Colorado
Located in one of the most stunning landscapes in the world, it’s not hard to see why The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa attracts so many visitors each year. There’s something a little creepier to the place than meets the eye, though, and according to staff the hotel is haunted by groups of string quartets, train conductors and other guests, who still live in the place.
1. Hotel Burchianti, Italy
1. Hotel Burchianti, Italy
Located in one of the most picturesque cities in Italy, the Hotel Burchianti seems like one of the best places you could choose to stay. Nestled in the heart of Florence, the hotel has a well known dark side, and is said to be one of the most haunted places in the country. Those who stay in the Fresco Room are particularly brave; former room to leader Benito Mussolini, the place is said to be the most haunted in the entire hotel.
