With an incredible history full of turmoil and intrigue, it is no wonder people flock to New Orleans year round.
This history molded New Orleans into the fabulous city it is today, full of mystery, intrigue, and personality.
We love visiting New Orleans and consider it our second home.
While many of the hotels in New Orleans offer luxurious accommodations, some are known to come with an extra surprise or two (of the paranormal kind, that is).
That is why we put together this list of haunted hotels in New Orleans!
Whether or not you believe in the paranormal, it is still fun and intriguing to hear the stories and take a peek inside the history associated with the ghosts in New Orleans.
New Orleans is a city that celebrates and embraces the dead.
This is apparent through extravagant funeral processions, voodoo culture, and above-ground cemeteries, I mean it consistently makes the list of the most haunted cities in America.
Let’s dive into haunted New Orleans by peering at these historic hotels in New Orleans that are also haunted!
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Haunted Hotels in New Orleans
1. Bourbon Orleans Hotel
717 Orleans Street
You can’t have a list of haunted hotels in New Orleans and not include the Bourbon Orleans Hotel.
This historic hotel in New Orleans is known for hosting lavish events and famous patrons.
In addition, it has another claim to fame as one of the most haunted hotels in New Orleans.
Before the hotel was built on this property, the historic Orleans Ballroom and Theatre called it home before being converted to a convent in the late 1800s.
When the hotel was a convent, Yellow Fever struck New Orleans; many were known to have passed away while staying there.
These conversions have given the property a rich history and have led to the paranormal activity visitors experience today.
There are several stories about hauntings at this New Orleans hotel.
Guests here have claimed to have seen spirits and been slapped and kissed by them!
Employees and guests say they often smell a cigar in the lobby before seeing an apparition of an elderly man sitting in the corner smoking and reading a newspaper!
The hotel’s second-floor ballroom has hosted many events.
If you’re “lucky,” you might run into the resident ghost that is said to reside here while attending one.
It is told that there is a dancer that can be seen swaying around the ballroom floor.
Maybe they are waiting for their one true love to come and sweep them off of their feet.
In addition, there have been reports of Confederate army soldiers, children, and nuns roaming the halls.
We love that Bourbon Orleans has a private haunted history tour to ensure guests are well-versed in their apparitions.
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2. Hotel Monteleone
214 Royal Street
Another one of the opulent haunted hotels in New Orleans is the Hotel Monteleone.
This gorgeous hotel (still family-owned and operated) boasts over 500 guest rooms, a great French Quarter, and the world-famous carousel bar.
Known as a New Orleans hot spot, the Hotel Monteleone has drawn famous guests to its doors for years, including Tennessee Williams and Ernest Hemingway.
According to the Hotel Monteleone’s website, the hotel is also home to many paranormal activities.
There is a tale that guests have seen former hotel employees still hard at work within the halls of this haunted New Orleans hotel.
Guests have also stated that they have seen children playing in the halls, only for those children to vanish before their eyes moments later.
One of the most noteworthy stories is the apparition of a little boy that is said to appear on the 14th floor of the hotel.
It is said that this young boy can be heard crying and searching the halls for his parents.
His parents are said to have died returning to the hotel after spending the evening at the French Opera House on Bourbon Street.
It is also said that the hotel’s restaurant door is known to open every night after the employees know they have locked it.
It is also said that the elevator will stop randomly on the wrong floor.
Book your room, and maybe you will experience some of this activity yourself.
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3. Le Pavillon Hotel
833 Poydras Street
Nicknamed “the Belle of New Orleans,” Le Pavillion Hotel is a New Orleans gem.
This 219-room hotel is located in the Central Business District, just minutes from New Orleans’s French Quarter.
This hotel oozes luxury with its beautiful French furnishings and attention to customer service.
While the building has been a hotel since its creation in 1907, it didn’t become Le Pavillon until the 1960s.
The building has a tumultuous history, and so does the land Le Pavillon calls home.
All of these contribute to the paranormal activity today and have given Le Pavillon the reputation for being one of the most haunted hotels in New Orleans.
You see, the land that the Le Pavillon sits on was the Poydras River at one time.
That river was later filled in to create Poydras Street and New Orleans’s first streetcar depot.
The old streetcar building fell into disrepair.
It was eventually destroyed and replaced by the National Theatre in 1867.
The opulent theatre succumbed to the pressure of the times and is said to have transitioned into a place that allowed nothing but lewd and trashy performances.
The Theatre tried to rebrand itself back to its glory days. Still, the building was lost to a fire, to which many paranormal investigators contributed some of the hauntings of Le Pavillon. A
After the National Theatre went under, the building became two other hotels before transitioning to Le Pavillon.
Unsurprisingly, places in New Orleans are haunted, but the Le Pavillon is haunted.
One paranormal investigation team reported encountering over 100 spirits during their one-night stay!
Guests have reported seeing spirits over the foot of their beds and even being touched by ghosts at night.
Others have reported their covers being taken off at night and unexplained noises being heard.
There is said to be a well-dressed couple from the 1920s that often appears in the hotel’s lobby.
They are also seen on the second floor and frequent room 221.
We love that Le Pavillon embraces its ghostly guests.
You can request a pamphlet detailing the hotel’s haunted history to explore this further.
Of course, you can also request to stay in one of the haunted rooms if you would like!
No wonder this is one of the most famous haunted hotels in New Orleans.
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4. Dauphine Orleans Hotel
415 Dauphine Street
Head about a block away from the world-famous Bourbon Street, and you will find another one of the historic hotels in New Orleans, the Dauphine Orleans Hotel.
This hotel is a true oasis in the heart of the French Quarter.
With over 100 guest rooms and space on both sides of Dauphine Street, this hotel is known to be a luxurious and relaxing experience for guests.
Well, at least for those guests that don’t have an encounter with the resident spirits.
Like many other haunted hotels in New Orleans, the land on which the Dauphine Orleans Hotels sits has a fascinating history.
In the late 1700s, a portion of the land was donated to create the Charity Hospital of New Orleans, an inclusive hospital for all people of New Orleans.
The hospital later sold the land that is today the Dauphine Orleans.
This land was held throughout history by many wealthy families in New Orleans.
In 1857, May Baily’s Place (an “upscale” brothel) was opened on the property.
A few years later, the White Elephant (a seedy, trashy brothel) also occupied space on this block.
The Dauphine Orleans Hotel was built in 1968, but parts of the structure date back to 1775, so it is no wonder that guests have been reporting hauntings ever since its opening.
One of the most popular is Millie, a ghost who is said to be one of the ladies working at May’s place.
The legend goes that Millie fell in love with a Confederate soldier and was set to marry.
Unfortunately, her groom was shot during their wedding over a gambling dispute.
It is said that Millie would frequent May’s place in her wedding gown even after the death as she never recovered from the grief.
Guests claim to have seen a woman roaming the halls of the Dauphine wearing a wedding gown.
I guess Millie is still looking for her groom.
Guests have also reported seeing men in Confederate uniforms roaming the grounds.
This is no surprise, though, as soldiers were known to visit the brothels.
Employees working at May Bailey’s have reported numerous incidents.
They have seen books fly off shelves and glass suddenly fall and break when no one is near them.
It has also been reported that a ghost on-site likes to lock rooms…from the inside!
If you aren’t into the paranormal, then the Dauphine Orleans may not be for you.
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5. Lafitte Guest House
1003 Bourbon Street
Given that the Lafitte Guest House originated in the mid-1800s, it is no surprise that this place is haunted!
Of course, like many other places in this article, Lafitte and its property have a sorted history. T
his beautiful three-story French-style building is one of the most visited boutique hotels in the French Quarter.
It is undoubtedly an excellent New Orleans property, boasting 14 guest rooms, a great courtyard, and on-site parking.
It makes me wonder…is it because of the great location, the history, or the hauntings?
Like other areas around New Orleans, the land surrounding the Lafitte Guest House was once home to the Charity Hospital. Yes, the same one that we mentioned above.
The hospital had several homes throughout its time in New Orleans.
Charity Hospital called this plot of the land home until it burned down in 1809.
After that, records show that the property belonged to the famous pirates, the Lafittes.
Even though their original home is no longer on the property, the hotel still carries their name since the property can be directly traced back to the famous pirate brothers.
Guests hoping to encounter the spirits at Lafitte’s might consider booking the infamous Room 21.
It is said that the ghost of Marie haunts Room 21.
Who exactly is Marie? Well, Marie was the daughter of one of the hotel owners.
She was 8 when she became extremely ill, presumably from yellow fever, and passed away.
Guests have reported hearing her crying and coughing and have seen her reflection in the mirror.
It is also said that Marie’s mother died in Room 21.
Of course, this isn’t the only area of Lafitte’s that has experienced paranormal activity.
Guests have also reported seeing lights turn on and off, items moved around, and strange noises being heard.
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6. Andrew Jackson Hotel
919 Royal Street
You can’t talk about the ghosts in New Orleans and not mention the Andrew Jackson Hotel.
Andrew Jackson is on the National Registry of Historic Places, making it one of the historic hotels in New Orleans.
This European-style hotel is in the heart of the French Quarter and boasts a great location to explore the city.
Of course, the property that the Andrew Jackson Hotel resides on has a history, so let’s dive in.
The grounds that now house the hotel were once home to a boarding school and orphanage for boys who lost their parents due to Yellow Fever.
The boarding school burned during the 1794 fires that burned throughout the city.
During these fires, five young boys’ lives were also lost.
After the boarding school, a courthouse stood on the property until it was demolished, and the current building was erected in 1890.
Guests have reported seeing a caretaker still working the hotel halls and fluffing pillows occasionally.
In addition, there have been reports of a young man waking guests by laughing or pushing them out of bed!
Reports of boys playing in the courtyard are also prevalent, with guests saying they cannot see but hear them.
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7. Omni Royal Orleans
621 St. Louis Street
The gorgeous Omni Royal Orleans Hotel offers visitors fine accommodations, excellent service, and beautiful fine dining.
Combine that with the fact that the hotel is rumored to be one of the most haunted hotels in New Orleans, and you have visitors flocking to this New Orleans gem.
The Omni Royal Orleans Hotel was initially built as the St. Louis Hotel in the early 1800s.
The St. Louis Hotel was known to be a hub for high society before it burned in 1841.
The hotel was quickly rebuilt and served as a medical facility for wounded soldiers during the Civil War.
The hotel changed hands many times and was in various states of being before becoming the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel.
Today, guests have reported seeing the ghost of a maid roaming the halls, ensuring visitors are comfortable and taken care of.
She has also been reported to tuck visitors into bed at night, flush the toilet, and run the bathwater at various times.
The most common spiritual reporting from the Omni Royal is moaning noises throughout the corridors.
No matter what, you will enjoy your stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans.
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8. Hotel Provincial
1024 Chartres Street
The Hotel Provincial houses 94 rooms in the heart of the historic French Quarter.
Like many other modern-day hotels in New Orleans, the Hotel Provincial has a diverse history.
Unsurprisingly, the hotel once served as a military hospital for wounded soldiers during the Civil War.
These soldiers are said to haunt the Hotel Provincial still today.
Guests at the hotel have reported seeing the ghosts of wounded soldiers all over the building.
They have also reported seeing complete surgery scenes and doctors operating over pools of blood.
This one might be too extreme for some but perfect for others!
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9. Audubon Cottages
509 Dauphine Street
Audubon Cottages are the essence of quaint southern charm right in the heart of New Orleans.
Originally built in the late 18th century, the Audubon Cottages have been meticulously cared for, updated, and maintained to the cottages you see before you today.
Visitors can book any of the seven beautiful homes to enjoy.
Not only that, but they all enjoy a courtyard that houses what many say is the oldest swimming pool in the French Quarter.
If you are coming to Audubon Cottages hoping to encounter spirits, you might consider booking cottages two or four.
It is these two cottages that seem to experience the most paranormal activity.
In these cottages, guests report hearing disembodied voices and seeing strange shadowy figures.
Also, guests will experience the radios turning on by themselves, playing country music, and seeing the ghostly figure of a Confederate Soldier.
The Audubon Cottages are part of the Dauphine Orleans Hotel we wrote about above.
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10. Le Richelieu Hotel
1234 Chartres Street
Le Richelieu Hotel is situated on a plot of land originally granted to the Ursuline nuns by King Louis XV of France.
The nuns built a lodging and hospital at this location that housed soldiers for over 100 years.
It is said that this is also the plot of land where five French patriots were executed in the late 18th century and where a band of Spanish soldiers was executed.
The Richelieu now occupies two buildings, one dating back to 1845 and the other from 1902.
It is these soldiers that are said to haunt Le Richelieu today.
Guests have reported seeing the soldiers walking the property in their uniforms.
Haunted or not, people love this New Orleans charmer and often return to it year after year.
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Learn More About the Haunted Hotels in New Orleans
I hope you have enjoyed our list of haunted hotels in New Orleans. Hopefully, we have inspired you to stay at one of these beautiful historic hotels in New Orleans.
Remember that we have only scratched the surface of all New Orleans ghosts.
If you are interested in learning more about haunted New Orleans, we recommend booking a ghost tour in the city.
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Pubali
Wednesday 4th of November 2020
New Orleans is totally a wishlist destination for me. Love how you focused on the spooky aspect of staying in this quirky city. Going to bookmark this for future trip(s)! 🙂
thattexascouple
Wednesday 4th of November 2020
Oh yay! Thanks so much. I hope you get to go. It is truly one of our favorite U.S. destinations.
Jac | Texan Travels
Wednesday 4th of November 2020
I was supposed to take a haunted/ghost tour when I went to New Orleans in May (got canceled :/). I wonder how many of these hotels would have been on it! I kind of want to stay at some of these places...not because of the haunted aspect, but because they look cool!
thattexascouple
Wednesday 4th of November 2020
I hate that you missed your trip. We had one scheduled in April for my bday and it was cancelled also. These hotels are awesome.
Renata Green
Tuesday 3rd of November 2020
I'm very easily startled so I'm not sure if a haunted hotel would do me any good :-D However, I love the idea! Also, after having read your post, I remember my own NOLA-trip years ago with all those Voodoo-shops and all that jazz. I think I even bought a small Voodoo-doll. NOLA is definitely a place in the US I would like to return to: I visited there on my very first US-trip and have very fond memories.
Rudy @ Backpack & Snorkel
Tuesday 3rd of November 2020
We had visited New Orleans several years back, but stayed in a chain hotel which had more reasonable pricing as we really only needed a place to sleep and were out exploring NOLA all day long. I wonder if those ghost stories actually attract visitors or deter them from coming?
thattexascouple
Wednesday 4th of November 2020
That's a great question. I am sure it does both. Some people would go just to see if they would experience the ghosts, while others would probably stay away.
Catherine @ To & Fro Fam
Monday 2nd of November 2020
I LOVE the idea of a haunted hotel but I think I'd be too chicken to stay in one! I've seen too many horror movies, ha! The stories from the Pavilion seem the spookiest to me. 100 spirits in one night?! Geez!
thattexascouple
Monday 2nd of November 2020
I completely understand that!