Guest’s Night Turns Terrifying After Booking Las Vegas’ Most Haunted Hotel—Mysterious Orbs Appear in Room
Ghost tourism has existed in one form or another for hundreds of years. The Spiritualist movement of the mid-19th century resulted in curious onlookers paying to witness what they believed to be mediums communicating with the dead. Many in attendance came not to experience it as a religious revelation but as entertainment.
Public DomainThe Fox sisters of Rochester, New York, are credited with popularizing modern Spiritualism.
In the years since, the idea of a “haunted house” has become more recognized in popular culture. Legends surrounding destinations like the Winchester Mystery House and Ireland’s Loftus Hall became known far and wide, encouraging thrill-seekers across the globe to visit these haunted places and report back on their experiences.
Over time, this birthed a formal industry of “dark tourism.” In 1973, the first regular ghost tour was established in York, England. As movies like The Shining, Poltergeist, and The Exorcist became cultural touchstones, a growing number of people sought out haunted stays — and hotels were happy to accommodate them.
Soon, places like Hotel Apache were accepting guests not in spite of their apparent fear factor — but because of it.
What Makes Hotel Apache So Haunted?
So, why does the Hotel Apache claim that it’s haunted? Did anything spooky ever happen there?
As with many Las Vegas hotels, there are stories about shady goings-on throughout the building’s history — including multiple murder accusations related to its former owner, Benny Binion.
Employees have reported being mysteriously touched or nudged and seeing “figures.” Additionally, ghost hunters have recorded high readings on EMF meters and motion sensors, while mediums claim to have seen visions of former owners’ family members.
University of Nevada at Las Vegas Special Collections on the World Series of PokerLas Vegas casino mogul Benny Binion with his daughter, Becky, circa 1969.
In an email, Binion’s social media coordinator Taylor Echeita explained to All That’s Interesting, “Hotel Apache has been open since 1932, and over the years both guests and employees have shared stories of Haunted Encounters. However, there is no specific event or moment that can be identified as the origin of the hotel’s haunted reputation.”
Echeita further added, “Haunted Encounters occur throughout the entire hotel,” but noted that “we cannot guarantee any guest will have a supernatural experience.”
At the end of the day, Caplinger enjoyed her time at Hotel Apache and would “absolutely” return for another visit. “There’s so much about our world that we still don’t understand. The more open-minded and respectful we are, the more we can learn,” she told All That’s Interesting.
After reading about the haunted Hotel Apache, wander through the halls of the only house in America to legally be declared haunted. Then, learn about some of the most frightening and real ghost stories from around the world.
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