Stay Overnight In A 131-Year-Old Hotel That's Said To Be Haunted At The Palace Hotel In Washington
By Jessica Wick|Published December 20, 2020
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Jessica Wick is a writer and travel enthusiast who loves exploring new places, meeting new people and, of course, beautiful Big Sky Country and every part of Washington State.
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Known as Washington’s Victorian Seaport, Port Townsend is a charming gem of a town located on the edge of the Olympic Peninsula. Not only is it consistently ranked one of America’s most beautiful cities, but it boasts two National Historic Landmark Districts. Port Townsend is a mecca for artists, writers, couples, and history buffs… and if you’re into the paranormal, you’ll definitely want to stay at the Palace Hotel.
The Palace Hotel is located on Water Street in downtown Port Townsend.
The building has served as a theater, a grocery store, a state liquor store, a florist shop, and several restaurants over the years... but the most interesting part of its past is its history as a brothel.
And Marie is far from the only spirit thought to be in this building. From the infamous Lady in Blue to the former sea captain Tibbals himself, guests and hotel staff have reported seeing up to 10 different ghosts here.
We don't know much about the hotel's time as a brothel, but we know some sinister things occurred here.
At least one woman jumped to her death here, and a man hanged himself in one of the rooms. One of the spirits is said to be the ghost of a monk who is still pining for one of the long dead ladies of the night.
In spite of all the ghost stories, anyone who has stayed at the Palace Hotel will tell you it's a wonderful place.
The spirits may reveal themselves, but they are always playful and mean guests no harm. There's even a "ghost book" in the lobby for guests to write down any paranormal activity they experience.
Would you stay in a haunted hotel? Learn more about the Palace here.
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