These 6 Haunted Hotels In West Virginia Will Make Your Stay A Nightmare

The hotel is said to be haunted by the ghost of Ephraim Wells, who founded it in 1896, according to the website "Theresa's Haunted History of the Tri-State." The ghost reportedly likes to move things around when people aren't around. Doors close inexplicably and strange noises are heard. The elevator sometimes goes to the third floor for no apparent reason. Some have also said they hear the sound of writing coming from Wells' old office.

According to Theresa's Haunted History of the Tri-State, a beautiful ghost girl wearing a nightgown dances to the music only she can hear. Other ghosts include a little boy riding a tricycle, the ghost of a former maid and a captain looking for his boat.

The Blennerhassett is said to be haunted by a man in an old fashioned grey three-piece suit, according to the hotel's website. The staff members who have seen him say he has slicked back hair and a beard and sometimes 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. There is also sometimes a ghost party going on in a hotel ballroom. A staff member said they heard music coming from the room but when they opened the door, there was no one there.

This former hotel in downtown Huntington opening in 1906. Two children are said to haunt the hotel's restaurant area, according to Internet reports. People have also heard unexplained jangling keys, whispering and even screams in the hotel.

At least three ghosts reportedly haunted the General Lewis: the "Lady in White" who haunts room 208, a slave named Reuben and an unnamed little girl, according to a report in the Charleston Gazette.