Posted in Kentucky October 29, 2020 by

Stay Overnight In A 115-Year-Old Hotel That’s Said To Be Haunted At The Seelbach Hilton In Kentucky

On the hunt for some spooky fun in the heart of beautiful Louisville, Kentucky? Look no further than the stunningly beautiful, century-old hotel known as the Seelbach Hilton.

We’re aware that these uncertain times are limiting many aspects of life. While we continue to feature destinations that make our state wonderful, please take proper precautions or add them to your bucket list to see at a later date. If you know of a local business that could use some extra support during these times, please nominate them here: onlyinyourstate.com/nominate
With incredible architecture and luxurious interior design, this beautiful building harbors a dark past.
The Seelbach Hilton
Opened in May 1905 as the dream project of two brothers, the hotel was wildly successful. Just a few months after opening, 154 new rooms were added on.
Renovations were completed in 1907, and the result was nothing short of breathtaking.
The Seelbach Hilton Louisville/Facebook
However, in 1936, a woman named Patricia Wilson committed suicide by throwing herself down an elevator shaft following the sudden death of her husband in a car accident. She wore a long, blue dress, and had long, black hair on the day she died.
Ever since, guests and employees alike have reported seeing the woman wandering the hallways and around the elevators, seeming to be lost, sad and afraid.
The Seelbach Hilton/Facebook
She appears still wearing her blue dress and black hair. She is said to vanish as soon as she's been seen.
Guests in various suites offered by the Seelbach have also reported the face of an old woman appearing in mirrors around the hotel.
The Seelbach Hilton
It is unknown who she could be, or why she haunts the building.
Occasionally, employees notice a very distinctive smell of perfume emanating through the halls and common areas.
The Seelbach Hilton Louisville/Facebook
Daring guests can reserve rooms in this haunted hotel for just one night or for longer. Weddings are popularly held here as well, despite the haunts.
The hotel is luxurious and offers amenities such as free wifi and complimentary bath products.
The Seelbach Hilton
The 2013 film "The Great Gatsby" utilized the gorgeous billiard room as a backdrop in certain scenes. The Seelbach Hilton is popular among the wealthy and famous for its top-tier service and atmosphere.
The hotel features restaurants and bars of its very own, and it is seated in the heart of a roaring entertainment district in downtown Louisville.
The Seelbach Hilton Louisville/Facebook
Guaranteed to bring thrills and maybe some chills, this decadent place is nothing short of the perfect spooky getaway.

Book your adventure and check out more beautiful photos of this creepy hotel on their website. Have you ever stayed in a haunted hotel? Tell us all about it in the comments!

Address: 500 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202, USA