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PositionHAUNTED HOTELS

For many travelers amenities play a pivotal part when picking the perfect hotel--for some a stunning view is requisite, for others a giant, garden tub to soak their cares away is imperative, and then there are those who want something a little more... ethereal. For adventurers in pursuit of a spooky experience, we present Alaska's most haunted hotels (reportedly).

Anchorage

Historic Anchorage Hotel

Over the years guests at "one of the most haunted hotels in Alaska" report seeing the ghosts of children, a woman who died and appears in her wedding dress, and Anchorage's first Chief of Police, Jack Sturgus, who was shot and killed near the hotel in 1921 and is said to be seeking justice for this still unsolved crime. For those in search of a ghostly experience, make sure to request room 215 or 217, both reported to be the most active with spirits.

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Hotel Captain Cook

The women's bathroom, in particular the last stall on the left, is the spiritual hotspot at the Hotel Captain Cook. The story goes that the young woman who took her life in the bathroom is so angry and caused such a ruckus and feelings of unease among visitors and staff over the years that hotel management eventually decided to solve the problem by bolting the stall door shut. It remains bolted shut today, though whether the spirit is contained inside is up for debate.

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Inlet Tower Hotel & Suites

The Inlet Tower Hotel & Suites is home to two spirits, according to some paranormal-seeking patrons. Visitors are reportedly treated to the sounds of laughter as the ghost of a little girl runs and plays on the hotel's ground floor. Others report having seen the spirit of a repair man who was killed in an elevator accident still hanging out in the elevator, just riding up and down... up and down... up and down. While there are no official reports of either death, the Inlet Hotel is a regular haunt for ghost aficionados.

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Skagway

The Golden North Hotel

It is said that the Golden North Hotel is home to two spirits who regularly make their presence known to both guests and staff members. Mary was a guest at the Golden North Hotel who succumbed to pneumonia in room 23 while awaiting the return of her gold-prospecting fiance. Mary died before being reunited with her love and is said to...

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