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Hotels in Michigan That are Really Haunted

If you're feeling particularly brave, and you're not afraid of what goes bump in the night, then spending an evening at one of Michigan's Haunted Hotels is the perfect way to test your bravery. As many legends begin, it was a dark and stormy night when many of the Haunted Hotels across Michigan gained their supernatural status, and many of these haunted hotels claim that visitors can still see, hear, and even touch the phantoms that plague their properties. Haunted Hotels can be a ton of fun to stay at, but if you're weak of heart, don't plan on sleeping through the night!
 
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  •   Mission Table - Bowers Harbor Inn Traverse City, MI
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    The inn was built in the 1880s. Legend has it that the place is haunted by the original inn owner's wife -- Genevive Stickney. Her spirit has been sighted in mirrors and pictures. Lights would also be seen turning on and off with unexplanable reason. The story behind the haunting is that Mr. Stickney had an affair with his nurse and when he died, he left his fortune to the nurse.... Read More

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  • Bogan Lane Inn Mackinac Island, MI
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    Buit in the mid-1850s as a family home, it was left vacant for a period of 40 years. In 1957, a heating system and bathrooms were installed. Today it stands as an inn and is haunted. Staff and visitors claim to have seen and heard the spirit of a little girl with long hair. The ghostly girl has been seen playing the piano and has even been known to tell people that she wants to go home. Read More

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  •   Lake Breeze Eagle Harbor, MI
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    This resort is no longer in operation but the 1850's lighthouse lodge was believed to be haunted by a ghostly woman has been spotted on the porch looking out at Lake Superior. Stories say she is looking for her husband, who passed away in a freighter crash. Other reports here include various apparitions, lights that flicker and voices. Read More

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  • The Henderson Castle Kalamazoo, MI
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    This historic castle was established in 1895. It now stands as a bed and breakfast. Many who have frequented the property have reported paranormal activity like tapping on the shoulders and sightings of apparition dressed in clothing not of this time. It is believed the spirits of Frank and Mary Henderson, the castle's original owners exists as well as the spirit of Clare Burleigh, a... Read More

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  • Knights Inn Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MI
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    At this inn, witnesses have reported apparitions in the halls and experienced strange things with the phone. Also reported here are strange voices and lights that are said to turn on by themselves. Read More

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  • Osceola Inn Reed City, MI
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    This historic inn is believed to be haunted by more than just one apparition. One being a ghostly face that has been spotted staring into guest rooms from outside the inn, only to disappear when approached. A woman in white has also been seen in the bar area and wandering around the lobby. Another woman's apparition has been seen wearing a dress on the second floor, along with the ghost... Read More

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  • Holly Hotel Holly, MI
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    This one of the most haunted historic buildings in Michigan, some even refer to it as the most haunted in America. It's also on the National Register of Historic Places. What makes it so believably haunted is the odd occurrence of two tragic fires in it's history that were to the day and same hour, but 65 years apart. The first fire occurred on January 19, 1913. To this day,... Read More

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    When a tattoo business moved into this 1891 property, a secret room was revealed while remodeling. It's believed to have been a hide out for alcohol during the Prohibition. The place also left many feeling an eerie presence. There were also reports of perfume scents, flickering lights, doors locking on their own, sounds of footsteps and strange handprints that couldn't be explained. A... Read More

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  • Sweet Dreams Inn Bay Port, MI
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    This 1890 Victorian Mansion bed-and-breakfast inn is home to several friendly ghosts. There are reports that the ghost open and close doors, move furniture, throw objects, and walk up and down the stairs. Read More

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  • Nahma Inn Nahma, MI
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    There is a room at this inn that is reserved for the resident ghost that is said to haunt the place. The woman's apparition has been seen floating up the stairs and inside her room, the lights go on and off by themselves and furniture moves by itself. Read More

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  •   Blue Pelican Inn Central Lake, MI
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    Others may know this inn by the name of Murphy's Lamplight Inn. The name was changed in 2008. People who have stayed or worked at the inn have reported haunting incidences like the sight of a man and a woman dressed in 1920s attire dancing by the bar area while a little girl watches them. There's also the spirit of a young bride walking the upstairs halls. Read More

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  • National House Inn Marshall, MI
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    This historic inn built in 1835 is said to be haunted by a Lady in Red. She is reportedly seen appearing at the window late at night as well as roaming the halls. In one of the guest room, this spirit insists on keeping the door closed. It is not certain who this woman is, but there are reports that she can still be sighted today. The historic inn was built and used as a railraol... Read More

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    Brook Lodge was the summer residence of the Upjohn family (Upjohn Pharmaceuticals). It turned into a private estate for wedding events and ceremonies. Reports have it before the lodge closed down in 2009, the spirit of Dr. Upjohn haunted the place. Guests and workers have reported hearing footsteps and strange noises that coud not be explained. There was also a sense of uneasiness for... Read More

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  • Landmark Inn Marquette, MI
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    This historic hotel opened its doors in 1930 and is believed to be haunted by a famous ghost. In 1932, Amelia Earhart stayed in Room #502, which is now named after her. Her spirit is said to visit the hotel from time to time. Other famous people who have stayed here include Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Aboot and Costello and Peter, Paul and Mary. Read More

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  • Grand Hotel Mackinac Island, MI
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    Located on Mackinac Island, essentially an Indian burial ground, the Grand Hotel opened in 1887. At the time of building, human skeletons were unearthed from the foundation. Story has it that not all the remains were recovered before building on top of it so ghostly spirits remain at the site. Read More

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  • Victorian Villa Inn Union City, MI
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    Dating back to the 1870's, this historic bed and breakfast was originally a retirement residence. It was converted in the 1980's to a bed and breakfast where witnesses reported seeing the apparition of a stern lady wearing old-fashioned clothing. Her presence is often accompanied by cold breezes and disembodied footsteps. Read More

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    This lighthouse was constructed in 1896 and remains in operation. It's also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It turned into the new bed-and-breakfast in 1986. In addition to offering a view of Lake Superior, guests may also encounter a red-haired ghost who is said to haunt this place. It is believed to be the spirit of William Prior, the first lighthouse keeper.... Read More

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  • Anchor Inn Houghton Lake, MI
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    Anchor Inn sits 150 feet from a lake and is built on land that's history includes that of Indian land, logging land, a brothel, and has connections to Capone & the Purple Gang. Paranormal experiences reported have gone as far back as the 40's and 50's, including sightings of shadow figures, sounds of footsteps and door slamming, faucets turning on and off, and being touched. Read More

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    This hotel was once a Ritz-Carlton and it sports a haunted room, #418. In this room, the lights are known to turn on and off by themselves, doors open and close on their own and the French doors' handles are rumored to jiggle if you close them after they have strangely opened on their own. Read More

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  • Forester Inn Carsonville, MI
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    Across the street from this restaurant is the former home to the ghost that is known to haunt the area. Her name is Minnie Quay and she is said to linger at her old home. Read More

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  • Doherty Hotel Clare, MI
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    This hotel was built in 1924. It was a notorious hangout place for gangsters in the 1920's and 1930's where murders and illegal gambling occurred. The hotel is also the site of one of Michigan's most notorious murders in 1938 where Isaiah Leebove, the former Purple Gang attorney turned Purple Gang businessman was murdered at the bar. Numerous accounts of hauntings have been reported... Read More

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  •   Bower’s Harbor Inn Traverse City, MI
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    The Bower’s Harbor Inn in Traverse City was constructed as a private home that was known as the Stickney Summer House. Although it now operates as a restaurant, the building itself is said to be haunted by a ghost that goes by the name Genevive. Genevive’s husband was owner JW Stickney, who had an elevator installed at the Inn for his wife who was overweight. He also hired a nurse to... Read More

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    This hotel is known by locals as the "Fort Shelby Hotel," which was its original name when it began operation in 1916. The building sat vacant for years and according to stories, a homeless man named Al used it as temporary sleeping spot before a plumbing pipe burst and he got killed after getting stuck in the sewage. Years later, his bones were found in the muck. Then Doubletree bought... Read More

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  •   Murphy Inn St. Clair, MI
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    Opened in 1836 originally as boardinghouse, this now Irish inn and pub is haunted with a friendly spirit that frequents the Lancaster Room and the Devonshire Room. It continues to operate as one of the oldest Michigan inns. It offers seven vintage guest rooms complete with antiques. Read More

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  • Waltz Inn New Boston, MI
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    This 1800s inn turned restaurant is haunted by a ghostly man who moves objects around and turns lights on and off. The ghost is believed to be that of Tom, the original owner who died upstair in the inn two weeks after his wife passed. Read More

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    This restaurant was formerly a hotel. It was built when railroads first came to Fenton in 1856. It has gone through many ownerships and has converted to a white tableclothed fine dining restaurant in 1997 when Nick and Peggy Sorise purchased. When it turned 150 years old in 2006, the Sorises' officially changed the name of Fenton Hotel to Fenton Hotel Tavern & Grille. The hotel... Read More

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  • Sieting Hotel Kalkaska, MI
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    This hotel dates back to 1912 and has had a number of hauntings reported ever since. Moans, voices, screams and sobs have been heard here and the ghost of a tall, shadowy man and young girl wearing a white dress have been spotted. Read More

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  • Amway Grand Plaza Hotel Grand Rapids, MI
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    In the hotel's smoking section, which is the old part of the building, objects have been spotted moving around by themselves. Read More

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    The inn's builder Henry Richardi is believed to continue to haunt the property. He built the inn in the 1890s for his bride-to-be, but for unknown reasons they never married. Upon passing, his spirit continued to linger here. The building stood unoccupied for many years. During that time, there have been reports of an eerie light coming from the cupola area. Today the property has... Read More

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    This property dates back to 1871 when it was the lumber boom in Newaygo. It was the Riblet house for S.K. Riblet who was instrumental in helping bring the main travel route for parts of north through Newaygo. In 2006, it became known as La Belle de la Riviere, a bed and breakfast featuring seven rooms for grand lodging. The property is reportedly haunted as there are reports that music... Read More

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  • Perry Hotel Petoskey, MI
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    Built in 1899 as a luxury resort hotel, it continues to stand as a symbol of the early 1900s of northern Michigan's tourism in its infancy. There were some 20 luxury resort hotels built in 1899 and this is the only one still in operation, but it is believed to be haunted by a woman who committed suicide there in 1902. Haunted sightings have included the woman in the garden looking at... Read More

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  •   Montague Inn Saginaw, MI
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    This inn is said to be the home of an apparition that has been spotted standing at the far end of the corridor on the third floor, disappearing when approached. The innkeeper's quarters is also believed to have a ghostly presence, and may even be that of a former owner. Read More

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  • Mission Point Resort Mackinac Island, MI
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    Prior to being a lakefront family resort, it was Mackinac College. Legend has it that a little girl ghost as well as other spirits exists on the property after deaths occurred from incidences of drownings in the lagoons, pools, and from jumping off cliffs. Today's guest may hear unexplained sounds of gunshot, hummings, and more. Read More

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    The Terrace Inn opened in 1911. It is haunted by at least three apparitions, including a ghostly lady in white who wanders the halls and rooms, a man in a tweed suit looking over the balcony at the front of the hotel, and a ghostly youth in the basement. People have encountered sightings of these spirits and heard unexplanable voices and footsteps. Read More

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