Haunted Hotels in Illinois

Hotels and inns with reported ghost stories, unusual experiences, and a history visitors can explore.

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Editorial basis: cards use each listing's short description and are ordered by haunting level, then views. Approved community reports are counted separately.

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Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel

Chicago, IL

A legendary hotel in Chicago's Loop, rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1871 and described as the longest continuously operating hotel in North America. Its gilded lobby and long history carry gentle ghost stories tied to founders Potter and Bertha Palmer.

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Editorial rating (not community score) Moderate

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About haunted hotels in Illinois

Illinois's haunted hotels are compiled from local history, published folklore and visitor reports. Many are open to the public, and several offer tours or overnight stays.

Stories are recorded as accounts rather than established fact. Browse by city above, or open the full map to explore everything near you.