5 Haunted Hotels In San Francisco That Will Make Your Stay A Nightmare

Many restless spirits are said to lurk among us here in San Francisco, and a lot of them love to wander the rooms and hallways of some of the city's most lavish hotels (wouldn't you?!). Here are five of the most haunted hotels in San Francisco - sleep at your own risk.

1. Queen Anne Hotel

The Queen Anne Hotel is thought to be one of the most haunted places in San Francisco This stately spot on the corner of Sutter and Octavia was once home to a school for girls run by Miss Mary Lake. Her school was open for less than a decade before it was sold—the problem was she wasn't ready to let it go. And so she's stuck around, and she may be found lurking in her room, #410. Check out this creepy experience at the Queen Anne Hotel:

2. Hotel Union Square

In the heart of the bustling Union Square area is this storied San Francisco hotel where guests have claimed to see ghosts and have objects mysteriously disappear (or even appear). Stay in room 207 if you'd like to meet 1920s playwright Lillian Hellman, who spent many a night at the hotel with Dashiell Hammett, author of The Maltese Falcon.

3. The Palace Hotel

San Francisco's swankiest and oldest surviving hotel has seen A-list guests from Oscar Wilde and John D. Rockefeller to President Warren Harding, who died here in 1923 (somewhat mysteriously—the first lady refused to allow an autopsy). And though it may not be the President gliding through the hallways, there has certainly been plenty of paranormal activity reported at The Palace Hotel. Learn the history of the Palace Hotel:

4: San Remo Hotel

Built right after the destructive 1906 earthquake by Bank of America founder A.P. Giannini, this historic, underrated hotel was originally called the New California Hotel. Those working hard to build the city back up were given free room and board at this hotel; artists could even exchange their work for a room. The name changed in 1922 and has since seen several tragic suicides, deaths, and ghostly encounters. You may even spot a little girl wandering the hallways. Learn about the hauntings at the San Remo Hotel:

5. The Hotel Majestic

Built in 1902 by the Schmitt family, this Edwardian-style hotel in Pacific Heights (an upscale area teeming with spirits) even boasts its haunted reputation on its website. They claim the daughter of Milton Schmitt, who lived in room 207, still resides in the hotel, and several people have seen evidence to prove it.

Some other spots to steer clear of if you're afraid of ghosts? The prestigious Fairmont on Nob Hill and the Sir Francis Drake Hotel on Powell Street. Have you booked a stay at any of these haunted hotels in San Francisco or been to any of these haunted places? Share your ghost stories in the comments!