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New York City, a bustling metropolis renowned for its iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and Central Park, pulses with vibrant culture and history. Yet, in its shadowy hotels, whispers of tormented souls linger, inviting a chilling embrace of the unknown.

The Knickerbocker Hotel

United States

New York City

Spook rating:
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Guests have reported feeling a presence in their rooms and hearing unexplained sounds; believed to be linked to the hotels storied past.
Price estimate per night

645

USD
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The Knickerbocker Hotel looms over Times Square like a forgotten tombstone, its once resplendent facade now a peeling mask that whispers secrets of the past. Within its dimly lit corridors, the chill of despair lingers, amplified by the soft echo of phantom footsteps and the faint, melancholic laughter of those long departed. Guests retreat to their rooms, only to find shadows coiling in the corners and a lingering sensation that they are not alone, as if the very walls breathe with the weight of restless souls, waiting for their stories to be heard-or perhaps for new ones to unfold.

The Westin New York at Times Square

United States

New York City

Spook rating:
5
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Some guests have reported feeling a presence in their rooms; as well as hearing unexplained voices and footsteps.
Price estimate per night

540

USD
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The Westin New York at Times Square rises like a dark sentinel above the thrumming city, its polished facade belying the restless spirits of Hotel Astors past that skitter through its shadowed halls. Guests have reported the chilling embrace of an unseen presence at their backs, a whisper of disembodied voices that twist through the dimly lit corridors, echoing the laughter of revelers who never truly departed. As night falls, the soft padding of footsteps reverberates ominously from unoccupied rooms, a reminder that sometimes, the only company youll find is not of this world.

The Chelsea Hotel

United States

New York City

Spook rating:
5
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The hotel is known for its artistic history and has had numerous reports of ghost sightings; including the spirit of musician Sid Vicious and poet Dylan Thomas.
Price estimate per night

296

USD
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The Chelsea Hotel loomed like a crumbling relic of a forgotten era, its once-vibrant walls now whispering secrets of the tortured souls who had passed through its doors, from tormented poets to jaded rock stars. Shadows danced in the corners of dimly lit hallways, and the air hung thick with a bone-chilling stillness, broken only by the faint echoes of laughter that never belonged to the living. Guests often spoke of the icy fingers that gripped their throats at night, tightening their grip as if to remind them that here, the past was never truly buried, and the presence of Sid Vicious lingered like an uninvited guest waiting for the perfect moment to reclaim his stage.

The Stanley Hotel

United States

New York City

Spook rating:
5
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Guests have reported hearing the sounds of children playing and laughter; as well as sightings of ghostly figures in the hallways.
Price estimate per night

277

USD
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Beneath the peeling wallpaper of The Stanley Hotel, whispers of a bygone era linger, threading through the air like the faint echoes of childrens laughter-a sound so innocent yet unnervingly hollow. Guests navigating the dim corridors have reported glimpses of translucent figures darting just out of sight, their giggles morphing into disembodied cries that curl around the mind like smoke, suffocating the warmth of daylight. Those who dare to stay find themselves ensnared in an unending waltz between the living and the dead, where the memories refuse to rest, and the walls seem to breathe with a sinister hunger for their secrets.