Top Ten Haunted Hotels in Arizona

Top Ten Haunted Hotels in Arizona
The Southwest is home to strange tales and natural wonders. Every year, visitors journey to Arizona in search of outdoor adventure and haunting apparitions. Consider adding these one of these phantasmal hotels to your itinerary when planning your historic Wild West vacation.

Bisbee Grand Hotel

Originally built in 1880, the Bisbee Grand Hotel was restored to its original Victorian era form in 1986. Two ghostly residents--one female and one male--have been known to lurk quietly on different levels of the hotel.

Bisbee Grand Hotel
61 Main St.
Bisbee, AZ 85603
(520) 432-5900
www.bisbeegrandhotel.com

Gadsen Hotel

Built in 1907, the Gadsen Hotel was a gathering spot for miners, ranchers, businessmen and politicians. An exquisite Italian marble staircase was the only standing piece of the hotel after it burned down in 1929. Rumor has it that Pancho Villa's headless ghost haunts the hallways and basement, while the spirit of an Indian boy has been seen on the mezzanine.

Gadsen Hotel
1046 N. G Ave.
Douglas, AZ 85607-2018
(520) 364-4481
www.hotelgadsen.com

Hotel Weatherford

Since opening in the early 1900s, the Hotel Weatherford has welcomed such distinguished guests as newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst, President Theodore Roosevelt and the infamous Wyatt Earp. Rich in history, the Weatherford was the site of the murder of a young newly wedded couple in late 1930. Since then, staff members have reported sightings of the couple throughout the hotel.

Hotel Weatherford
23 N. Leroux St.
Flagstaff, AZ 86001-5535
(928) 779-1919
www.weatherfordhotel.com

Noftsger Hill Inn

Built above the Cobre Valley near Old Dominion mine, the Noftsger Hill Inn was originally a schoolhouse. Today, this six-room inn features a panoramic view of Pinal Mountains and maintains its rustic charm. Guests of the inn have reported hearing children's voices and other unexplained noises in the middle of the night.

Noftsger Hill Inn
425 North St.
Globe, AZ 85501
(928) 425-2260
www.noftsgerhillinn.com

El Tovar Hotel

Constructed only 20 feet from the edge of the Grand Canyon's south rim, the architecture of El Tovar was ahead of its time in 1905. Built by the Fred Harvey Company, there are rumors that Fred Harvey himself haunts the third floor during the holiday season, inviting guests to the annual Christmas gathering.

El Tovar Hotel
West Rim Drive
Grand Canyon Village, AZ
(303) 297-2757 (reservations)
(928) 638-2631 (hotel)
www.grandcanyonlodges.com/el-tovar-409.html

Connor Hotel

Built in 1897 by David Connor, the Connor Hotel has been leveled twice by fires. Popular until the closure of the mines, the hotel shuttered its doors in 1931. After extensive renovation, the hotel opened once again as a 12-room inn, located in one of Arizona's most renowned historic towns, Jerome. Today, the hotel is home to a number of odd stories, including the unexplained sounds of women laughing, dogs growling and someone coughing. Objects also have been reported to have moved around by themselves.

Connor Hotel
164 Main St.
Jerome, AZ 86331
(928) 634-5006
www.connorhotel.com

Ghost City Inn

Built in 1890 and utilized for several purposes throughout the years, the Ghost City Inn has been a boarding house, a funeral home, an art gallery and a religious retreat. This historic inn is now said to be the home of a female spirit commonly seen in the Cleopatra Hill room. Many other strange occurrences have been reported, including slamming doors and unexplained voices.

Ghost City Inn
541 Main St.
Jerome, AZ 86331
(888) 634-4678
www.ghostcityinn.com

Hotel Vendome

Built in 1917 in the heart of Prescott, Arizona, the Hotel Vendome is a historic two-story landmark. Frequented by many Hollywood celebrities over the years, the Hotel Vendome continues to be the home of Abby, a young woman who once owned the hotel with her husband. Guests have reported seeing Abby and her cat sitting by the window in room 16.

Hotel Vendome
230 South Cortez St.
Prescott, AZ 86303
(928) 776-0900
www.vendomehotel.com

Buford House Bed and Breakfast

This adobe home was built by George Buford, a prominent mine owner, in the 1880s. Before it became a bed and breakfast, the house was owned by many prominent social figures, including John Wayne. Visitors have reported seeing the ghost of a young man wandering the halls and have heard the doorbell ringing and someone knocking on walls in the middle of the night. Once in a while, a female guest will report that she has felt someone touch her hair or stroke the back of her neck when there was no one around.

Buford House
113 E. Safford St.
Tombstone, AZ 85638
(520) 457-3969

Hotel Congress

Built in 1919 to serve the cattle and railroad industries, Hotel Congress has hosted guests from all walks of life. This historic hotel is the spot where members of the John Dillinger Gang were finally arrested. No known ghosts of the Dillinger Gang haunt the hotel, but there are other residents of the supernatural kind. Room 242 is said to be haunted by a troubled woman who shot herself in the bathroom after a standoff with police.

The Hotel Congress
311 E. Congress St.
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 622-8848
www.hotelcongress.com

Article Written By Patricia Poulin

Patricia Poulin is a freelance writer based out of the western slope of Colorado. Poulin's travels and insight have chronicled in print media resources, such as "Inside Outside" and "Breathe" magazine. She is also a regular contributor for other various publications including "USA Today." Poulin holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

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