New Orleans’ rich history of voodoo, pirates, and yellow fever epidemics has left behind countless ghost stories and haunted locations. The city’s historic hotels often occupy buildings that have witnessed centuries of drama, tragedy, and mystery. From French Quarter mansions to Garden District guest houses, these properties combine luxurious accommodations with possible paranormal encounters.
Here is a list of 19 remarkable New Orleans hotels where guests might experience more than just Southern hospitality, each offering unique histories and reported supernatural activities.
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
This former ballroom and convent now hosts multiple spirits, including a Confederate soldier and dancing ghostly couples. Staff regularly report hearing children’s laughter in the halls, believed to be orphans who died during the yellow fever epidemic.
The grand ballroom experiences unexplained cold spots and phantom music late at night. Room 644 attracts particular attention from paranormal investigators due to frequent mysterious occurrences.
The hotel’s courtyard features a fountain where guests report seeing the ghostly figure of a nun at dawn.
Le Pavillon Hotel
This Gilded Age hotel preserves both its historic luxury and reported supernatural residents. Guests regularly encounter a young couple from the 1920s in period dress who disappear when approached.
The hotel’s crystal chandelier sometimes swings inexplicably during perfectly still conditions. Room 930 reports consistent paranormal activity, including objects moving on their own.
The ghost of a young woman in a Victorian dress appears regularly in the hotel’s ornate lobby.
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Hotel Provincial
This former Confederate hospital maintains evidence of its Civil War history through various paranormal activities. Guests report seeing phantom doctors and soldiers in period uniforms moving through the halls.
Blood stains occasionally appear and disappear on bedding in certain rooms. Security cameras capture unexplained movements in empty corridors late at night.
The hotel’s courtyard features a fountain where mysterious figures appear in photographs.
Lafitte Guest House
This historic French Quarter residence hosts the spirit of a young girl who died there in the 1800s. Room 21 experiences frequent paranormal activity, including unexplained footsteps and voices.
Guests report seeing a woman in a period dress watching from the balcony at night. The antique mirrors throughout the property occasionally reflect unexplained figures.
The courtyard fountain sometimes runs mysteriously during the early morning hours.
Place d’Armes Hotel
This collection of restored 18th and 19th-century buildings preserves multiple spirits from different eras. The ghost of a young boy regularly appears near the courtyard fountain, then vanishes.
Housekeeping staff report finding perfectly made beds unmade moments later. Guests capture unexplained orbs and figures in photographs taken in certain areas.
The hotel’s original carriageway experiences frequent temperature fluctuations and cold spots.
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Andrew Jackson Hotel
This former boys’ boarding school retains supernatural evidence of its tragic yellow fever history. Guests regularly hear children playing in the courtyard late at night when it’s empty.
Room 208 reports consistent paranormal activity, including objects moving independently. The ghost of a young boy appears regularly on the staircase wearing period clothing.
Staff members experience unexplained touches and tugs on their clothing.
Hotel Monteleone
This family-owned hotel’s famous rotating carousel bar attracts both living and deceased patrons. The ghost of Maurice Begere, a child who died in the hotel, appears regularly on the 14th floor.
The hotel’s Restaurant Le Casino experiences unexplained place setting changes overnight. Guests report seeing phantom doorkeepers in period uniforms who disappear when approached.
The hotel’s grandfather clock occasionally chimes at incorrect times without explanation.
Omni Royal Orleans
This historic hotel’s grand ballroom hosts regular appearances by ghostly dancers in period attire. Staff members report elevators operating independently, stopping at empty floors.
The ghost of a maid from the 1800s appears regularly on the service floors. Guests capture unexplained figures in photographs taken from the rooftop pool.
The hotel’s antique paintings occasionally appear to change expression.
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Dauphine Orleans Hotel
This former bordello maintains supernatural evidence of its colorful past through various spirits. The ghost of a dancer named May Baily appears regularly in the hotel’s bar.
Guests report hearing unexplained music and laughter late at night. Security cameras capture mysterious figures moving through the courtyard after hours.
The hotel’s original carriageway experiences frequent paranormal activity.
Maison Dupuy Hotel
This French Quarter hotel combines five historic townhouses, each with its own supernatural residents. The ghost of a woman in a wedding dress appears regularly in the courtyard.
Guests report hearing unexplained waltz music late at night in the ballroom. Room 208 experiences frequent paranormal activity, including mysterious knocking.
The hotel’s antique furniture occasionally moves without explanation.
St. Vincent’s Guest House
This former orphanage preserves spiritual evidence of its tragic history through various phenomena. Guests regularly hear children’s voices and footsteps in empty hallways.
The ghost of a nun appears frequently in the garden during early morning hours. Room 321 reports consistent paranormal activity, including unexplained cold spots.
The property’s original chapel experiences frequent supernatural occurrences.
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Creole Gardens Guesthouse
This antebellum mansion hosts multiple spirits from different periods of its history. The ghost of a young woman appears regularly on the main staircase.
Guests report hearing unexplained jazz music late at night. The courtyard experiences frequent paranormal activity, including mysterious footprints.
The hotel’s original slave quarters maintain particularly active supernatural residents.
Magnolia Mansion
This Garden District hotel preserves both its historic charm and reported supernatural residents. The ghost of a former owner appears regularly in the main parlor.
Guests report objects moving independently in certain rooms. The hotel’s mirrors occasionally reflect unexplained figures in period dress.
The grand staircase experiences frequent paranormal activity.
The Columns Hotel
This St. Charles Avenue mansion maintains its historic character alongside supernatural activity. Guests regularly encounter the ghost of a former owner in the library.
The hotel’s original elevator operates independently at times. Room 407 reports consistent paranormal activity, including mysterious voices.
The veranda experiences frequent supernatural occurrences during quiet hours.
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Hotel St. Marie
This French Quarter hotel preserves spiritual evidence of its historic past through various phenomena. The ghost of a Confederate soldier appears regularly in the courtyard.
Guests report unexplained footsteps in empty corridors late at night. The hotel’s antique furniture occasionally rearranges itself without explanation.
Security cameras capture mysterious figures moving through empty spaces.
Pontalba Buildings
These historic apartments-turned-hotel preserve supernatural evidence of their long history. The ghost of Micaela Almonester appears regularly in the courtyards.
Guests report mysterious knockings and footsteps in empty rooms. The buildings’ antique furnishings occasionally move without explanation.
Security cameras capture unexplained movements in vacant spaces.
Cornstalk Hotel
This Garden District hotel maintains both its distinctive fence and reported supernatural residents. The ghost of a former owner appears regularly in the garden.
Guests report hearing unexplained music box melodies late at night. Room 302 experiences frequent paranormal activity, including mysterious cold spots.
The hotel’s original mirrors occasionally reflect unexplained figures.
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Melrose Mansion
This Victorian Gothic mansion preserves both its historic luxury and reported spiritual residents. The ghost of a young woman appears regularly on the main staircase.
Guests report objects moving independently in certain suites. The property’s courtyard experiences frequent paranormal activity at dawn.
Security cameras capture mysterious figures moving through empty corridors.
Degas House
This historic home-turned-hotel maintains spiritual connections to the famous artist and his era. The ghost of Edgar Degas himself appears occasionally in the studio space.
Guests report hearing unexplained classical music late at night. The property’s original furnishings occasionally move without explanation.
The garden experiences frequent supernatural activity during quiet hours.
Haunted Hospitality
These historic properties demonstrate how New Orleans preserves both its architectural and supernatural heritage. Their preservation offers unique opportunities to experience possible paranormal activity firsthand.
Modern amenities combine with historic charm and unexplained phenomena. These hotels remind us that some guests never check out. Their stories contribute to New Orleans’ reputation as America’s most haunted city.
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