WI Hotel Named One Of The Most Haunted In America

FOND DU LAC, WI — Wisconsin's own Hotel Retlaw, formerly the Ramada Plaza Hotel, has made another haunted mansion list.

This one is put out by the AirportParkingReservations team, which ranks the top 13 haunted hotels in America on its travel blog site.

"As spooky season draws near, thrill-seekers and paranormal enthusiasts alike are gearing up for a spine-tingling Halloween experience. What better way to immerse yourself in the supernatural than by staying at one of the most haunted hotels in the U.S.?" asks the blog site, which bills itself as "a destination for all things travel."

Here's what the blog has to say about Hotel Retlaw, which comes in at No. 9:

One of the most haunted hotels in Wisconsin based in Fond du Lac, the basement of Hotel Retlaw (formerly the Ramada Plaza Hotel) is said to be the exit point of underground tunnels once used by gangsters to evade authorities. And the spirit of Walter Schoreder, the former owner who was murdered on the premises, is said to haunt the hotel, turning on faucets, banging on walls, and even screaming.

Staff members have also reported yelling on room #717 on the 7th floor with the door vibrating as if something was shaking it from the inside. When staff enter the room, they find no one inside.

If you’re seeking a haunted hotel with a dark and mysterious past, Ramada Plaza Hotel is the perfect destination.

Haunted places making the list include:

1. Hotel Provincial (New Orleans, Louisiana) - Once a Confederate hospital, the ghosts of soldiers and doctors are said to roam the halls, with guests reporting sightings of bloody apparitions.

2. Stanley Hotel (Estes Park, Colorado) - Famous for inspiring Stephen King’s The Shining, the Stanley Hotel boasts ghostly encounters including piano-playing spirits and prank-playing groundskeepers.

3. Crescent Hotel (Eureka Springs, Arkansas) - The ghost of Dr. Norman Baker, a controversial healer, is often seen, along with other spirits from the building’s days as a health resort.

4. Hotel Chelsea (New York City, New York) - With a history of tragedy, this iconic hotel is haunted by artists, Titanic survivors, and notorious guests like Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen.

5. Carolina Inn (Chapel Hill, North Carolina) - Known for playful spirits, including a ghost who locks guests out of rooms and another who checks for unlocked doors.

6. RMS Queen Mary Hotel (Long Beach, California) - This ocean liner turned hotel has become a hotspot for paranormal activity, with reports of ghostly apparitions and eerie sounds.

7. The Heathman Hotel (Portland, Oregon) - Rooms ending in ‘03’ are notorious for paranormal activity, including strange noises, moving objects, and ghost sightings.

8. Sagamore Hotel (Bolton Landing, New York) - A popular spot for golfers—living and dead—guests have encountered a mischievous ghost boy and a mysterious lady in white.

9. Ramada Plaza Hotel (Fond du Lac, Wisconsin) - The spirit of former owner Walter Schoreder is said to haunt the hotel, accompanied by ghostly screams and unexplained movements.

10. Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel (Hollywood, California) - Haunted by Marilyn Monroe, her reflection has been seen in mirrors around the hotel, and her spirit lingers in the exclusive Tropicana nightclub.

11. Hotel Del Coronado (Coronado, California) - Love-struck ghost Kate Morgan haunts this wedding destination, after her tragic demise in 1892.

12. Logan Inn (New Hope, Pennsylvania) - Built in 1722, this historic inn is home to several spirits, including Emily, the former owner’s mother, who is known for rearranging luggage andplaying with the heater.

13. Hotel La Fonda (Santa Fe, New Mexico) - Spirits roam this historic Santa Fe hotel, with guests reporting ghostly sightings and eerie sensations in rooms and hallways.

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