Overview of the Shelburne Hotel
The Shelburne Hotel, located in Seaview, Washington, is the oldest continuously operating hotel in the state, having opened in 1896. Its long history has led to numerous ghost stories and reports of paranormal activity.
The Shelburne Hotel is widely reputed to be haunted and is considered one of the most haunted hotels in Pacific County, Washington State. The hotel, which is the longest continuously operating hotel in Washington, leans into its spooky reputation and actively celebrates its spectral residents with events and a guest “ghost diary” for documenting experiences.
Reported Paranormal Activity
Guests and staff have reported numerous paranormal occurrences over the years:
Apparitions: Figures have been spotted in the hallways, including a female figure and the possible ghost of the original owner, Charles Beaver, who seems to be searching for someone.
- Unexplained Events: Curtains moving in empty rooms, glasses falling in the bar, and an instance where a deadbolt (only lockable from the inside) was thrown in an unoccupied room have all been reported.
- Physical Sensations: Guests have claimed to feel invisible presences sit on their beds, or be poked and tapped by unseen entities.
- Unexplained Sounds: Loud footsteps have been heard in the upper floors when no one is present.
Several specific spirits are part of the hotel’s lore:
- Annie May: A female ghost who is often seen in Room 16 and the hotel garden, near an old “blessed tree” where weddings are held.
- George: A “grumpy” but harmless maintenance worker who reportedly sticks around an old maintenance closet to keep an eye on things.
- Nina: A playful specter in Room 6 who reportedly pokes and taps guests to get a reaction.
- The Man Upstairs: An unknown entity, perhaps Charles Beaver, associated with loud stomping on the upper floors.
Conclusion
It is widely reported that local paranormal teams and enthusiasts have conducted investigations at the Shelburne Hotel. However, there is no information in search results to suggest that a major national professional paranormal team has investigated here. Join us as we investigate the Shelburne Hotel.