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At first glance, this stunning beach resort in San Diego looks like a dream come true. With sandy shores and towering windows, Hotel Del Coronado seems like the perfect vacation spot. However, there are some harrowing tales that might make you think twice about booking a stay. Will the haunting past of this hotel keep you away?

Built in 1888, Hotel Del Coronado remains one of the largest wooden buildings in the U.S.
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It has 757 rooms that range from $600-$3500 a night and sits on a breezy oceanfront property.
The rooms are modern with a gorgeous view. It looks peaceful enough, but could you make it through the night?
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Strange noises, breezes, and items being moved have all been reported at the hotel.
One tale tells of a haunting from a woman named Kate Morgan.
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In 1982, she checked into the hotel under the name Lottie Bernard and came to be known as the "beautiful stranger." But who was this mysterious woman?

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Five days later, she was found on the outside hotel stairs facing the ocean, dead by a self-inflicted gunshot wound
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No one knew her identity at first. Later it was said that she came to meet her estranged husband, and when he did not come, she ended her own life. The true details of the case still remain a mystery.
It’s also rumored that room 502 is haunted by a mistress who ended her own life after finding out she was having a child.
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Guests report that the lights will flicker in the room and an icy chill can be felt outside in the hallway.
Ghosts have been seen down the hotel halls and guests feel as if they’re being watched.
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Maids will often not want to be alone in the hallways and some guests have left before the night ends due to odd sightings.
Tons of famous Hollywood guests have stayed at the hotel, including Marilyn Monroe, making it one of the most iconic spots in San Diego.
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Despite the blowing drapes and chilly air, guests still brave spending the night with the many ghosts and spirits who are said to haunt the hallways.

There’s no denying that Hotel Del Coronado is a beautiful destination with a haunting past. Would you be brave enough to stay in this haunted hotel? Let us know in the comments below. Head to their website to book a stay at this famous hotel or check out their Facebook page for more information.

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Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, USA