Scary movies and costumes make for a pretty standard Halloween, but this year, take things a step further and stay in a haunted hotel or Airbnb...if you dare. Whether you're hunting for chills or you want a fall date that's truly out of the ordinary, you're sure to find something scary at these creepy-chic stays with a history of hauntings. Book now, and you'll have a delightfully creepy October 31st.
1. Driskill Hotel, Austin, Texas
This historic hotel in downtown Austin was opened in 1886 by Civil War Colonel Jesse Driskill. He died in 1890 after losing the hotel in a high-stakes poker game and is said to still haunt his old dwelling. Guests say he makes his presence known by the scent of his favorite cigars.
2. Battery Carriage House Inn, Charleston, South Carolina
Known as Charleston's most haunted inn, this building is said to house numerous ghosts. Eerie encounters have been reported from staff and even the most skeptical of guests.
3. The Roanoke Island Inn, Manteo, North Carolina
Legend has it that the ghost of Roscoe Jones, former postmaster and owner of the inn, haunts this Outer Banks location. Shortly after losing his job with the U.S.P.S. and isolating himself, Jones passed away. Local residents began spotting a ghost in a postal uniform coming and going from the building regularly, and you might hear mysterious footsteps, see blinds move up and down, or hear radios turn on and off.
4. Crescent Hotel, Eureka Springs, Arkansas
The Crescent Hotel has been called “America's Most Haunted Hotel" and is believed to be haunted by eight spirits, including Norman G. Baker himself.
5. Historic Civil War Farm House
The farm house and barn were used as a Civil War field hospital immediately after the Battle of Gettysburg. This place definitely has a lot of history, but the host maintains that all of her “roommates" are friendly! (photo via Airbnb)
6. Hawthorne Hotel, Salem, Massachusetts
This hotel is famous for the rumored phantom hands in Room 325 and the sixth floor, where some guests have reported eerie apparitions.
7. Hotel Galvez, Galveston, Texas
This gorgeous coastal hotel is known for its delicious brunch and supernatural dealings on the fifth floor.
8. Laura's Cottage
This 1799 cottage was used in the filming of Robert Redford's film The Conspirator and is a favorite with local ghost tours. (photo via Airbnb)
9. Le Pavillon, New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is the most haunted city in the United States, so it's not too tough to find a supernatural hot spot to rest. Le Pavillon is said to be home to a ghost couple that roams the halls.
10. Logan Inn, New Hope, Pennsylvania
Discover a history that dates back to before the Revolutionary War. The space is said to be inhabited by no fewer than eight ghosts, and they've even got a picture of a couple located in the lobby that gives off the scent of lavender.
11. Menger Hotel, San Antonio, Texas
One of the oldest and most well-known hotels in Texas, the Menger is said to be the home of around 32 reported ghosts.
12. Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans, Louisiana
This famous NOLA hotel is also known for its earthbound entities, along with a restaurant door that opens and closes on its own and an elevator that takes confused guests to a cold, empty floor of the building.
13. Otesaga Hotel, Cooperstown, New York
This beautiful resort hotel is one of the best places to stay in upstate New York, but is also known for strange occurrences, like the sound of furniture moving late at night, along with figures moving down hallways.
14. The Haunted Bedroom
Here's a hotel that comes with two friendly dogs, three adorable cats… oh, and a ghost. (Photo via Airbnb)
15. Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, Los Angeles, California
The Hollywood Roosevelt's legendary star clientele is often associated with the current ghostly guests. Marilyn Monroe, Carol Lombard, and Clift Montgomery are a few of the celebrities rumored to still visit.
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