7 Haunted Hotels In New Orleans That Will Make Your Stay A Nightmare
By Kezia Kamenetz|Published May 28, 2016
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Kezia Kamenetz
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Kezia Kamenetz is a native to southern Louisiana and lives in the Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans currently. When not writing about all the amazing things to be found in her state, her central passion is dreams and the wisdom they can offer, which you can learn more about by visiting KeziaVida.com
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If you’re looking for a place to stay that will give your heart a jump, consider one of these haunted hotels in New Orleans. New Orleans is already one of the most spooky and haunted places in the country, and with all of the coming and going of a major hotel, you can bet there have been some scary experiences. So here are some of the most haunted hotels in New Orleans.
Some say that the Bourbon Orleans is one of the most haunted hotels in the entire city. The Convent of the Holy Family used to occupy this building, and then it was transformed into a hotel. Some say they've seen a woman dancing by herself in the ballroom, other have said that there is an elderly, cigar smoking ghost.
There are two spirits that have been said to reside in this hotel. One is a former confederate soldier, another a lady from civil war times. There are also a number of rooms that are said to be haunted.
This historic French Quarter hotel has a rich history in New Orleans and has been in the same family for four generations. Guests have seen former employees haunting the halls as well as a young boy, known to some as Maurice. His parents, Josephine and Jacques Begere, died while watching the Opera, leaving Maurice an orphan in the hotel.
This Victorian mansion, now turned into a Bed and Breakfast, was formerly owned by the Chief Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court, Judge Francois Xavier-Martin. Some say there are ghostly children running around the grounds here.
This hotel is found on some of the original pieces of land that the French King Louis XV granted to found New Orleans. This very old piece of property seems to be the home of wounded soldiers, bloodstained curtains, and sickly women.
Another very old building that is found in the French Quarter, this small guest house has had many unusual occurrences. Some have seen items moved from one place to another or phones ringing where there is no phone.
These lovely cottages in the French Quarter have some reported sightings. Some say there is a confederate soldier that loves music, especially country music, that likes to haunt the courtyard.
Have you ever stayed at one of these haunted hotels in New Orleans? We love to hear your feedback and stories!
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