Hotel Bentley Might Just Be The The Most Haunted Hotel In Louisiana

Louisiana is no stranger to the paranormal realm, and we’re not just talking about New Orleans. There have been spirit sightings and ghostly encounters from all over the state, each one more spine-tingling than the next. There’s one historic hotel in the heart of central Louisiana that seems to be quite the paranormal hot spot, and if you ever visit the Hotel Bentley, you might just have a ghostly encounter of your own.

Tucked away in downtown Alexandria, the Hotel Bentley stands as one of the most impressive structures in Central Louisiana.

The hotel was built in 1907 by Joseph Bentley, a Pennsylvanian who made his wealth in the lumber industry in Central Louisiana.

Legend has it that the only reason Bentley built the hotel as because he was turned down for a room at a nearby hotel.

Who knows if the legend is true, but the hotel opened in 1908 and costs roughly $700,000 to build.

He even carved out a large apartment with its own private elevator on one of the top floors so he could live there.

And he stayed there until his death in 1938. Both the elevator and the apartment still stand today.

Everywhere you look, there’s an eye-catching detail that draws you in.

The hotel is truly magnificent.

Over the years, the hotel has undergone several renovations and additions.

The original portion of the property remains with a total of 93 guest rooms and there’s also a seven-story tower portion that has been converted to private residential units.

As with so many historic landmarks Lousiana, the Bentley Hotel comes with its fair share of ghost stores.

And Louisiana does love a good ghost story, right? The Hotel Bentley has been called one of the most haunted hotels in Louisiana, and for good reason.

Many believe that Mr. Bentley himself never left the hotel.

And he’s been spotted all over the hotel throughout the years. Although most of the sightings have been on the third floor, staff has reported seeing him in the restaurant and also the Mirror Bar. Maybe he's just making the rounds checking on the place?

But Mr. Bentley isn’t the only ghost that can’t seem to check out.

Another common sighting is that of a young woman who fell to her death in an elevator shaft, and another gentleman who fell over the grand staircase railing in 1985.

So the next time you check in to this haunted hotel in Louisiana, just be aware…you might find yourself face to face with Mr. Bentley himself!

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