Haunted Hotels

Charleston, South Carolina is one of the oldest cities in the entire United States. Originally it was founded in 1670 and was named after King Charles II of England in his honor. Geographically lying on the Atlantic coast, this port city was a major hub for shipments of all kinds from the Caribbean. Even with centuries worth of wear and tear from the elements, Charleston is still alive with the vibrant Colonial architecture that it was built on and prides itself to visitors. One such place is the Battery Carriage House. It’s style, while not Colonial, is more pre-Civil War era in design. For an inn that’s over 176 years old, the Battery Carriage House certainly has its share of experience in the paranormal.

Is the Battery Carriage House Inn Haunted?

The Battery House was originally built in 1843 by a man named Samuel Stevens. Looking to seize the momentum of the busy ports, Stevens constructed one sizable homestyle inn that was actually neoclassical in design. Over the years, and through the Civil War, the Battery House changed both in ownership and size. The inn has had decades of success with its luxurious interiors and outdoor garden areas that capture the old world charm of Charleston. As magnificently beautiful an inn as the Battery House is, it does harbor a small array of paranormal entities that to this day are not quite explained.

Ghosts of the Battery Carriage House Inn

One of the most haunted rooms in the Inn, is room 8. Guests who have stayed in this room, and the adjoining room 10, report the overwhelming sensation of being watched. Nobody else is in the room with them, and the feeling is not negative or malevolent. Whether unpacking their luggage or lounging about, the feel as if an unseen presence is standing there watching.

Particularly with room 8, the appearance of a headless torso has made itself known to guests. Oftentimes in the middle of the night, accompanying a cold sensation, there have been numerous guest stories of seeing a headless torso with outstretched arms manifest and then disappear.

Within the area of inn before it was built, there were executions of lawless pirates from the trees. Paranormal enthusiasts believe this headless torso to be one such pirate’s ghost. In regards to room 10, the ghost residing in this room is said to be the spirit of an older man of gentlemanly appearance and feeling. A taller man in period dress with a very kind demeanor and a smell of cologne coming from him. Guests who have encountered this gentlemanly spirit have said that he brings an unusually happy energy to the room, almost a feeling of love.

At other times, the presence of glowing orbs have been captured by guests, and the claims of white or even yellow shine to them suggest that the gentleman spirit there does not cause any harm at all.

The Battery Carriage House is rather acceptive of the spirits who are said to be there at the inn and it shows with the constantly filled bookings that the inn receives by visitors today. Current owner Drayton Hastie, while having not personally seen any spirits, is very willing to listen and share any stories of spirits relating to this elegant, coastal city inn.

Boulder, Montana is a classic small town. Housing just barely above one thousand people, this sleepy little community is midway between the cities Butte and Helena and the local economy relies on the tourism industry. Situated within Boulder is the Hot Springs Hotel. This rustic, and waterfront hotel is the absolute perfect destination to help melt away the stress, and possibly see a ghost!

Is the Boulder Hot Springs Hotel Haunted?

Constructed originally in 1863, the Hot Springs hotel was considered a remarkably popular place for travelers to stay at. Thanks to the mining boom of the late nineteenth century, the area experienced an economic uptick. However, such success was not without its tragedy as well. Sometime during this period a prostitute known only by the name of Simone was said to have been murdered in the hotel by a miner and who was never captured for his crime.

The Ghosts of the Boulder Hot Springs Hotel

Over many years, the hotel has experienced a plethora of renovations. During such reconstructions, guests and hotel workers have seen a lady in a white gown of historical period dress peering out the windows alone. The strong scent of a woman’s perfume has permeated into many of the first floors without any notable source of origin. Given the oral legend of Simone’s occupation, many male guests and hotel workers have experienced her presence more than females have. Men claim a feeling of slightly being pushed or tugged at, only to find nobody is there. Other times, Simone’s spirit has been spotted by visitors and workers, only for her to disappear. Sometimes at night, footsteps can be heard down a hall, only for someone to look and discover that nobody was ever there.

One of the more interesting aspects of the hotel is the nearby warmed, mineral springs. For many years the waters have served as a source of bodily healing and relaxation. Some supernatural enthusiasts claim that such waters have a definite energy to them. With Simone’s spirit lingering, it is possible that her spirit is in theory “tied to” the property and unable to leave? Regardless, the hotel is still very much in business today with lots of renovations having been done over the decades. The Hot Springs Hotel in Boulder is still a wonderful source of relaxation and comfort with all its amenities, so much so that even a spirit such as Simone just doesn’t want to leave it.

Built in 1929, this hotel is haunted by the occupants that could not escape a fire on December 20, 1970. The fire killed 28 people in the hotel including the owners who resided in the penthouse at the time. Most of the people perished on the top floor during a Christmas party for Hughes Aircraft (Raytheon). The top floor was rife with fire hazards and the building hadn’t been up to code because it was grandfathered in with hotel’s age. The hotel has been converted to an office building now, but the spirits of those 28 souls remain.

The ghosts of those 28 souls are said to haunt the top floor. Footsteps and music are heard playing in the evenings. People have said they smell smoke that is not there. The ghost of a small girl has been seen, who is said to have been looking for her mother when the fire took them. It’s as if the holiday party never ended.