Top 10 Haunted Hotels in the World for Thrill-Seeking Travelers

1. The Queen Mary - Long Beach, California, USA

Docked in Long Beach, this retired ocean liner is now a hotel famous for its haunted history. Guests have reported seeing ghostly apparitions, hearing strange noises, and even feeling unseen hands touch them.

Legend has it that areas such as the ship's pool and engine room are particularly active with paranormal encounters.

2. Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel - Alberta, Canada

This luxurious hotel in the Canadian Rockies is home to more than stunning views. Known for its ghostly bellman and the mysterious "Bride of Banff," guests have long reported supernatural encounters.

Many believe that the bride, who tragically died on her wedding day, still roams the hotel's halls.

3. Ballygally Castle Hotel - Ballygally, Northern Ireland

Built in 1625, this castle-turned-hotel is said to be haunted by the ghost of Lady Isabella Shaw, who fell to her death from one of the tower rooms. Her presence is frequently reported by visitors who hear unexplained knocks and footsteps.

4. The Stanley Hotel - Estes Park, Colorado, USA

Made famous by Stephen King's *The Shining*, the Stanley Hotel is one of the most notorious haunted hotels in the world. Guests often report strange occurrences, such as ghostly children playing in the halls and objects moving on their own.

5. The Langham Hotel - London, England

One of London’s most historic hotels, The Langham is rumored to host numerous ghosts, including a German prince and a Victorian doctor. Room 333 is especially notorious for frequent supernatural activity.

6. Chateau de Marcay - Loire Valley, France

This 15th-century castle in the Loire Valley is rumored to be haunted by the ghost of a woman who was tragically killed. Some guests report seeing her figure roaming the grounds at night.

7. Hotel del Coronado - San Diego, California, USA

Famous for its Victorian architecture, this seaside hotel is said to be haunted by the ghost of Kate Morgan, who died mysteriously in 1892. Guests report seeing her figure along the beach and hearing her footsteps echoing in the halls.

8. Dragsholm Slot - Denmark

With a history dating back over 800 years, Dragsholm Slot is one of Denmark’s most haunted spots. Visitors claim to have seen the ghost of a noblewoman, believed to have been imprisoned in the castle.

9. Hotel Burchianti - Florence, Italy

In the heart of Florence, Hotel Burchianti has gained a reputation for ghostly encounters. Guests have reported seeing shadowy figures and feeling cold spots, particularly in the Fresco Room, where one woman is said to have died.

10. Punderson Manor - Ohio, USA

This Tudor-style mansion-turned-hotel is known for its ghostly occurrences, including furniture moving on its own and eerie figures appearing in mirrors. Visitors claim to have heard unexplained laughter and footsteps.