Haunted Hotels and Places

Haunted Hotels and Places

Abandoned buildings provide the best inspirations for haunted stories.Over the years, as the histories of these buildings were forgotten, haunted stories took over. It is up to each individual to believe if the stories are real or just myths.Those are haunted hotels and places around the world..Careful when next time you pay a visit there..

First World Hotel, Genting Highlands, Malaysia

Genting Highlands, the famous hill resort in Malaysia, is also known as one of the most haunted places in Malaysia. Paranormal incidents have been reported at the First World Hotel. Given that it is a casino resort, a lot of gambling-related suicides have happened over the years. There are eerie sounds in the middle of the night as well as apparitions of restless spirits. Locals even claim that some hotel rooms are never rented out even if the hotel is fully booked because occupants fall sick after their stay.

Changi Commando Barracks,Singapore

Changi Commando Barracks used to house 15,400 British and Australian soldiers during WWII. It was taken over by the SAF after independence and was used as the headquarters for commandos from the seventies to eighties.The building is haunted by the ghosts of the WWII Prisoners-of-war (POWs) who died of torture and starvation.

Grand Hyatt, Taipei, Taiwan

Ghost stories about the Grand Hyatt Taipei are rooted in the hotel dark history. Apparently the hotel was built on a World War II prison camp where hundreds of people were incarcerated and eventually put to death. Guests of the hotel have allegedly seen ghosts in the corridors while others have heard strange noises from unoccupied rooms. Paranormal activities and rumors regarding the hotel have so negatively affected the business that management decided to consult Feng Shui experts. Chinese calligraphy and scrolls have since been installed in strategic places within the hotel in the hopes of warding off restless spirits.

Hillview Mansion,Singapore

 located at a top of Hillview Hill, is also known as the Green House Previous owner’s family was killed in a fire, and renovations were never quite completed because of the evil spirits lingering in the house.

Old Changi Hospital, Singapore

 Built in 1935 as a British military hospital, it was occupied by the Japanese forces in WWII. The hospital was officially closed in 1997, as the patients were moved to the new Changi General Hospital. Screams and shadows could be seen and heard at some of the wards, which were rumoured to be used as torture chambers by the Japanese.However the building  remains abandoned and empty.

View Road Hospital,Singapore

It  was a little known mental hospital located in Admiralty. A subsidiary of Woodbridge Hospital, it was opened in 1975 and closed in 2001.The mental patients, when alive, were trapped in the hospital. Their spirits, likewise, were unable to escape from the building.But now it has been converted into a foreign workers’ dormitory called View Road Lodge.

Nee Soon Camp, Basic Military Training (BMT),Singapore

Many Singaporeans completed their Basic Military Training (BMT) in Nee Soon Camp, an extremely old camp where its history goes all the way back to pre-WWII.Prowling soldiers were frightened by mysterious eerie sounds as they walked past the Nee Soon Camp White House after midnight.

Bukit Brown,Singapore

Bukit Brown, or commonly known as Kopi Sua (Coffee Hill) is a Chinese burial place that was opened in 1922. It was named after George Henry Brown, the first owner of the land. It was nearly cleared for development in the seventies.The are reported sightings of pontianaks hiding in the trees, and their evil laughs broke the silence of the cemetery at nights.

Pulau Tekong,Basic Military Training (BMT),Singapore

 It is rumoured that trainings are banned on Thursday nights due to the lurking of evil spirits.The spirit of a dead recruit from Charlie Company, who died during a route march, was trapped in the bunk. An additional door had to be created to free the ghost.Another popular one is the sightings of an old man and his young grandson who visit the bunks in the middle of the nights. The two phantoms spot those recruits who pretend to be asleep but are still awake

Yu Shan Fan Dian, Chengde, China

The 220-room hotel Yu Shan Fan Dian is three hours north of Beijing on the Yangtze River. The place where the hotel was built was once Qing Dynasty property.As legend has it, the ghost of the Empress Dowager Cixi is omnipresent on the hotel grounds and in the halls because the place where Yu Shan Fan Dian was built is where the Manchu Royalty was and Dowager still thinks that she is wandering on their garden.At the hotel balconies,and even inside the hotel,so guests notice a popular spirit of a girl..

 Asia Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand

This hotel is famous with a  typical story involves guests waking up just in time to see ghostly figures sitting on the sofa staring at them, only to vanish into thin air .Lights flicker on and off in the dead of night.The corridors are dimly lit and rooms quite old and musty. 

Hotel Pelabuhan Ratu,Indonesia

The ghost on this luxury hotel is said to be a Goddess. A room in Samudra Beach Hotel located in Pelabuhanratu, room 308 is said to be the room kept for the sea goddess, Nyai Loro Kidul. This Goddess brings terror to the beautiful place.Because of the legend, all swimmers are not allowed to wear green for the Goddess will haunt and drown them to the ocean.

Tambun Inn,Malaysia

Located at Ipoh, Malaysia, Tambun Inn said to have documented ghost stories. Example of which are the lights being turned off and on without people on it, and also guests have been disturbed by eerie sounds and whispering. An old woman passing through the pension was also documented.

Diplomat Hotel,Philippines

Many guests have said that they saw headless ghosts walking along the corridor claiming for their justices.

The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai, India

This lavish hotel of India sadly, now known for the infamous 26/11 terrorist attack, is haunted by the ghost of it's architect,W. A. Chambers, the hotel chief engineer. Chambers travelled to France shortly before the hotel’s completion. He later returned to India only to find out that it was built in the opposite direction. He was so heartbroken that he took his life. Hotel staff and guests claim that his ghost roams the old wing of the hotel obviously still lamenting his design gone bad.

Pulau Jerejak,Malaysia

For many years, Pulau Jerejak, a ghostly island off Penang, has been better known for having been a penal colony and a quarantine quarters for lepers during the British colonial period.But as though forbidden by the ghosts of its past, the quiet island has somehow persevered with the desolation it has been reputed for, avoiding any major news or development. Inshore fishermen whisper that the island is destined to remain isolated and secluded, and have even been known to caution visitors not to joke too loudly, for fear of disturbing spirits that inhabit its dense forest.

Dumas Beach, Gujarat

Hindus burn their dead bodies on the beach, and this area has been reported numerous of times for it's paranormal activity. People have experiences with hearing strange whispers on the beach. It's like the wind around this area is full of spirits of dead people.

Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad

This film city is build on the war grounds and is said to be haunted by notorious ghosts of dead soldiers. A lot of paranormal activity has been reported during film shootings. Several people have sustained serious injuries due to hauntings as well. These stories though well known are not revealed officially due to business reasons.

Hotel Savoy, Mussoorie

During British Rule, a Lady Orme was poisoned in mysterious circumstances, and is said to still wander aimlessly in the corridors of the hotel.Several people have been killed in Mussoorie's Hotel Savoy after a British girl was mysteriously killed by her companion. It is believed that the hotel is haunted. However, the locals believe that some super natural power is behind this. One of the ghost ever known here is “Betsy Ward”. She found dead in room 505 in the bath tub due to heart attack.Another famous spirit that said to be lingering in the hotel is it former owner named Lady Orme. She was killed by poisoning and still haunting the luxurious hotel.

Shaniwarwada Fort, Pune

Full Moon nights are especially haunted here. It is said that this fort is haunted by the ghost of a prince who was brutally assasinated when he was 13 year old by a relative. His ghost can be heard shrieking in the middle of the night.

The Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin, Ireland

The grand Shelbourne Hotel which is located on St. Stephen’s Green in Dublin, was constructed from a row of houses in 1824 and boasts it’s very own ghost. It has a very illustrious history with the Irish Constitution being drafted there in 1922 and every fashionable celebrity throughout the years staying in the hotel at some point. Hans Holzer, the renowned ghost hunter, along with the famous medium Sybil Leek were staying here in 1965 whilst investigating Dublin and they were delighted to come across this haunted hotel's ghost in Room 526 . Someone encountered the small girl spirit one night and during a trance the next day she was able to converse with the little girl. It transpired the ghost was that of Mary Masters who had lived in the row of houses which once stood where the hotel is now. She had died of cholera in 1791. This fabulous haunted hotel has been extensively renovated and it’s believed that Mary is still wandering the halls.

Raj Kiran Hotel in Lonavala, Mumbai

One room in this hotel is particularly haunted. It's not rented out anymore, after a lot of reports of paranormal activity. A lot of people have gone through mental treatment after staying in that room. Something really scary goes on in that room during the nights which leaves people scarred for life.

Dow Hill, Kurseong, West Bengal

A number of murders have taken place in the woods and that has left an eery feeling in the air here. Many locals have also heard footsteps in the corridors of Victoria Boys School during the December-March vacation.

D'Souza Chawl of Mahim, Mumbai

A well in which a woman drowned and died a very painful death is still seen around this place.

Brij Raj Bhavan Palace in Kota, Rajasthan

British Army's Major Burton was killed here during the battle of 1857, his ghost is seen wandering during the night

The Algonquin Hotel, New York City, USA

Built in 1902, it quickly established itself as the place to be for artists, writers and other creative types. A group of well-known writers established The Round Table group and met for lunch every day. This tradition started just after World War I and continued until the 1930’s. This illustrious group, who called themselves the Vicious Circle was headed up by Dorothy Parker and included George Kaufman, Robert Benchley and Marc Connelly amongst others. Apparently, this ghostly group still meets today and has been seen on numerous occasions at this haunted hotel. The attic space on the 13th floor is also home to something ghostly, with activity on the increase after recent renovations.

Raffles Hotel, Singapore

This fabulous and luxurious haunted hotel was built in 1897 on the location of a girl’s boarding school in Singapore. The hotel was, and is, the favored spot of celebrities, Royalty, politicians and the famous, passing through this part of the world. The ghost in Raffles has been seen and heard dozens of times by staff and guests alike and only started to make her presence known after restoration and refurbishment took place in the building during the 1980’s. A young girl’s voice has been heard singing nursery rhymes and she has been seen and felt skipping along the halls. She is also known to tug at skirts and jackets of unsuspecting guests waiting for the elevator.

Langham Hotel, London, England

It was owned at one time by the BBC and is known to be haunted by at least five ghosts. These include a doctor who is said to have killed himself after murdering his wife on honeymoon, a German prince who jumped out of a upper floor window, a lost German soldier wandering the hallways and, amazingly, the spirit of Napoleon the III who resides in the basement. Room 333 has the most detailed ghost story though. A BBC newcaster was asleep in the room when he woke up to see a glowing, transparent orb in front of him taking a human form. When he asked who the ghost was, the entity started to glide towards him, arms outstretched, whereupon the man made a quick exit to find the night porter. When the pair returned to the room, they found the entity leaning over the bed.

The Old Bell Hotel, Derby, England

Dating from the 17th century, the Bell Hotel is an old coaching in situated in Derby, which in itself is reputed to be the most haunted city in England. Up to 15 different ghosts and spirits have been reported in this atmospheric old haunted hotel, ranging from a Jacobean serving girl to a Victorian lady. Poltergeist activity has been reported downstairs regularly, as well as the Victorian lady in a blue gown who likes to disappear in front of customers and hotel staff. Children in particular attract the attention of the spirits, especially that of the serving girl, who it is believed was possibly a children’s nurse before being murdered.

Ararat Lunatic Asylum,Australia

Also known as "Aradale" is the largest abandoned Lunatic Asylum in Australia. Opened in 1867, Aradale was reserved for many of the incurable Lunatics in Victoria during the 1800s. An estimated 13,000 people died here in 140 years of operation. Ghost Tours run nightly

Monte Cristo Homestead,Australia

Located in Junee, New South Wales was the site of seven deaths in the 1800s. Various ghost groups have reported sightings there.

Princess Theatre ,Australia 

Located in Melbourne has reported several ghosts since the building opened in 1886. The theatre's best known 'inhabitant' is Frederick Baker, stage name 'Federici', a talented bass-baritone singer who died in March 1888 whilst singing Mephistopheles in Faust - and who was seen by the rest of the cast taking his bows with them shortly thereafter. For years the theatre kept a seat vacant in the dress circle for Federici (only ceasing the practice on economic grounds), and his appearance in the dress circle during rehearsals for a new show is considered a good omen

Chase Vault,Barbados

It is a burial vault in the cemetery of the Christ Church Parish Church in Oistins, Christ Church, Barbados best known for a widespread but unverified legend of "mysterious moving coffins". According to the story, each time the heavily-sealed vault was opened in the early 19th century for burial of a family member, all of the lead coffins had changed position. The facts of the story are unverified, and skeptics call the tale "historically dubious." 

The Joelma Building ,Brazil

Located in São Paulo is allegedly haunted by victims of the fire that started on February 1, 1974, after an air conditioning unit on the twelfth floor overheated. The building is famous for the "Mystery of the Thirteen Souls", individuals who died within an elevator when they were trying to escape the fire, and are allegedly haunting the building today.

Burma Inn,China

Located in Beijing: The Buma Inn has been reported to have a ghost walking throughout corridors looking for the chef that poisoned his food. The chef stabbed himself at same evening of his death.

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Great Wall of China

 The Great Wall has many reports from strange apparitions as well as the sounds of marching footsteps from the reports of local tourists and employees. Many local villagers will prevent from going up to the Wall alone, believing something very unfortunate will happen if they do. The TV series Destination Truth sent an expedition to spend the night investigating these supernatural reports near "The Wild Wall

Tuen Mun Road,China

 Over the years many claim that this highway is haunted and the direct cause for the many car accident deaths that occur. The accidents are said to be a result of the drivers trying to avoid hitting the ghosts that suddenly materialize in the middle of the road. Some drivers have reported to officers they have lost complete control of their vehicles as if someone else were driving

Pyramids of Giza,Egypt

A man in early 20th century clothing has been seen by visitors, rumors have reported him to be the ghost of Howard Carter. Various employees and tourists have reported seeing an orb figure, appeared to be the shape of a pharaoh, float away from the pyramids, and headed south toward the Valley of the Kings

Valley of the Kings,Egypt

 Eyewitnesses have reported seeing the vision of an Egyptian pharaoh riding a chariot blazing through the Valley of the Kings, wearing his golden collar, headdress, and riding a chariot with black phantom horses at the front.

Père Lachaise Cemetery,France

The largest cemetery in Paris, France; it is the most visited cemetery in the world and is said to be one of the most haunted cemeteries in Europe. Some people have experienced overwhelming shivers and sense of unease, although some have experienced calmness. Claims have been made of photos from visitors and investigators revealing orbs and ghostly apparitions, and EVPs being recorded throughout the cemetery

The Catacombs of Paris ,France

It  said to be haunted by strange orbs, and standing human figures from different centuries. Reports of voices being heard throughout the walls, the feeling of a presence or a touch by someone not there also have been made

Amiidaji (Temple of Amida),Japan 

Located  in Dan-no-ura, in the Shimonoseki Strait, is the location of a legendary haunting. It is said that the blind Biwa hōshi Hoichi, a resident of the temple, was visited every night by the ghost of a dead samurai and made to play the biwa in the cemetery, but the priest of the temple soon found out and had the heart sutra painted on every part of Hoichi's body apart from the ears. When the samurai returned one night to take Hoichi to the cemetery, he could only see Hoichi's ears, so he took them instead and Hoichi was left earless. Hoichi is commonly known as "Mimi-Nashi Hoichi", "Hōichi the Earless", due to this event. This legend was famously retold by Lafcadio Hearn in his Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things which was later adapted as part of Masaki Kobayashi's film Kwaidan.

Okiku's Well,Japan

Located at Himeji Castle is often said to be haunted by the ghost of Okiku. She is supposed to rise from the well at night and count to nine before shrieking and returning to the well.



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