Halloween Spooky Season Harlot Hotel Pins and Buttons

It's happy hour at the Harlot Hotel where the drinks are stiff and the horns are pointy.

Nestled in the picturesque town of Estes Park, Colorado, the Stanley Hotel has beckoned travelers with its stately Georgian architecture and a renowned whiskey bar since its doors first opened in 1909. However, the hotel achieved unparalleled fame when it served as the inspiration for Stephen King's iconic fictional Overlook Hotel in "The Shining." Beyond this eerie association, the Stanley Hotel has become the stage for numerous ghostly encounters and unexplained piano melodies that have left guests intrigued. Embracing its reputation, the Stanley Hotel now offers nightly ghost tours and the opportunity for psychic consultations with the in-house Madame Vera, inviting brave souls to explore its paranormal mysteries.

Nestled on the fringes of the remote Great Karoo in Matjiesfontein Village, South Africa, the Lord Milner Hotel holds a unique place among the country's charming yet haunted accommodations. Matjiesfontein Village once functioned as the command headquarters during the South African War at the turn of the 20th century and later served as the site of contentious war crimes hearings. Given the village's tumultuous history, it should come as no surprise that the Lord Milner Hotel is steeped in paranormal tales. The hotel claims to host ghostly guests who have never departed, including the elusive "Lucy." This spectral presence, often seen in a negligee, occasionally creates mysterious sounds behind closed doors.

The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, a chateau-style gem constructed in 1888 to promote tourism and sell train tickets, graces the picturesque landscape of Canada's Banff National Park, nestled by the awe-inspiring Rocky Mountains. However, the ambiance takes on a more Gothic twist once you step inside, and we're not just referring to its architectural splendor. The Calgary Herald has chronicled reports of several resident ghosts, including a tragic bride who purportedly met her end tumbling down the stone staircase during her wedding. But there's also a less sorrowful spirit in residence: Sam the bellman, who diligently served the hotel until 1975, declared his intention to return in spectral form and fulfill his duties.