These 5 Haunted Hotels In West Virginia Will Make Your Stay A Nightmare

If it's a good scare you're after, you can't go wrong with a visit to one of the notoriously haunted hotels in West Virginia. That's right; hotels are among the eerily haunted places in West Virginia. However, just be warned that, when bunking at one of these haunted hotels in West Virginia, a good night's sleep is not guaranteed.

1. The Wells Inn (Sistersville)

This hotel is said to be haunted by the ghost of Ephraim Wells, who founded it in 1896. The ghost reportedly likes to move things around. Additionally, doors close inexplicably, strange noises have been reported, and sometimes, the elevator goes to the third floor for no apparent reason. Lastly, some guests have said they heard the sound of writing coming from Wells' old office. For more information, click here.

2. The Lowe Hotel (Point Pleasant)

According to legend, the ghost of a beautiful girl, wearing a nightgown, dances to music only she can hear. That alone makes this one of the creepiest haunted hotels in West Virginia; however, there have been several other ghostly sightings at the hotel, including that of a little boy riding a tricycle, a phantom maid, and the ghost of a captain, who's looking for his boat. For more information, click here.

3. The Blennerhassett Hotel (Parkersburg)

The Blennerhassett Hotel is said to be haunted by a man in an old-fashioned three-piece suit. The staff members who have seen him say that he has slicked back hair and a beard and sometimes sports a top hat and cane. The ghost is said to be that of William Chancelleor, who built the hotel. Ghostly children are also said to sometimes play tag at the hotel. As if that's not enough to convince you that this is one of the most haunted hotels in West Virginia, there have also been reports of a ghost party going on in the hotel ballroom. A staff member said they heard music coming from the room, but upon opening the door, discovered that the ballroom was empty. For more information, click here.

4. The Hotel Morgan (Morgantown)

Opened in 1925, this Morgantown hotel is described as one of the most haunted hotels in West Virginia. It is said that a girl who drowned in the bathtub in room 314 haunts the hotel and can often be seen roaming the property. For more information, click here.

5. The General Lewis Inn (Lewisburg)

Reportedly, at least three ghosts haunt the General Lewis Inn. One of the most notorious is the Lady in White, who allegedly haunts room 208. The hotel's other phantom residents include a slave named Reuben and an unnamed little girl. For more information, click here.

So, did you know about these haunted hotels in West Virginia? Ever stayed in one overnight? If so, did you experience anything strange? Or, maybe you know of other haunted hotels in West Virginia? Tell us!

Spooky spots aren't limited to haunted hotels in West Virginia, though. Read about some of the state's other notorious haunts here.