The Story Behind This Haunted Hotel In Texas Is Truly Creepy

Halloween is right around the corner, so it’s definitely time to begin the spooky festivities. While haunted houses with actors who jump out at you are great, sometimes you need a REAL scare. In Texas, there are many places that are said to be haunted, places where bumps in the night are truly something to be afraid of. The Hotel Galvez in Galveston is one of them, and I’m about to tell you why.

The hotel might look ominous on the outside, but that's nothing compared to the tragic, grisly story behind it.

Many a year ago, a young newlywed was staying here while awaiting her fisherman husband's return from sea.

The woman's husband had died in a shipwreck, making her a widow before her marriage truly even began.

The very day he was scheduled to arrive so they could begin their honeymoon, she received the fateful news that had been lurking in the back of her mind for the duration of his voyage.

Stricken with grief, she hung herself in her hotel room because she couldn't bear the thought of life without her soulmate.

She hasn't left the hotel, though. Nicknamed "The Lovelorn Lady" by guests, she's doomed to roam these halls for eternity. If you smell the faint scent of floral perfume with no apparent source, you'll know she's near.

You can even stay in the room the woman died in: Room 505. Turn off the lights, and you might hear the ceiling creak...almost as if a noose were straining under the weight of a person.

Halloween is coming up, y'all. Your room awaits...and so does the Lovelorn Lady.

Have you ever stayed in the Galvez? Do you have any ghostly experiences to share? What about at other haunted hotels in Texas?

Katie Lawrence

Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing. Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.