Arizona’s Most Haunted and Scariest Places

Some 20 years ago a drunken man attending a wedding reception walked up to the cliffs behind the ballroom of the hotel and accidently fell to his death. Today he is said to haunt the main ballroom, where the wedding reception he was attending years ago was held, as well as the boiler room.

The Red Garter Bed & Bakery (Williams, Arizona)

Located in an 1897 restored saloon and bordello, this two-story Victorian Romanesque brick building with twelve foot ceilings, skylights, and antique furnishings captures the 1890’s old western atmosphere without giving up the comfort and security expected by today’s traveler. Once considered the rowdiest business on William’s Saloon Row, the saloon and brothel continued to be operated until the mid 1940s, when a murder committed on the stairs of the Red Garter led to a city-wide crackdown on saloons and houses of ill repute. The building then served several different businesses including a general store and a rooming house. In 1994 it opened as the Red Garter Bed and Bakery.

Guests not only enjoy the bakery delicacies, but also that of a resident spirit called Eve. Described as a shy Hispanic girl, she has appeared in photographs, left her impression on mattresses, and has been heard coming up and down the stairs when no one else is present.

Royal Elizabeth Bed & Breakfast (Tucson, Arizona)

Located on 204 South Scott Avenue in Tucson. It is the oldest Victorian era inn operating in Arizona today. This adobe crafted mansion was built in 1878. Utilizing a combination of architectural styles, the classic 19th century home, hides an abundance of period antiques and beautiful woodwork inside. Originally serving as the personal home and offices for a prominent Judge Blenman, his descendents continued to occupy the home into their old age. Afterwards, the building began to fall into disrepair and was converted into small apartments. In 1998, it was fully restored to become the beautiful bed and breakfast inn of today.

Judge Blenman seemingly doesn’t wish to leave his old home as he has often been spied inside the inn, most often in the Sydney Marie Suite that once served as his law office. He has also been seen at the private entrance to the patio that adjoins the room and in the grand main hall as well.

San Carlos Inn Hotel (Pheonix, Arizona)

Hotel San Carlos is located at 202 North Central Ave in Phoenix, Arizona. Competed in 1927, the Italian Renaissance-inspired hotel was touted as one of the most modern hotels in the Southwest at the time. Being the first high-rise, fully air-conditioned hotel of the day, it soon became a gathering place for Phoenix’s elite as well as numerous Hollywood stars.

Built on top of the original site of Phoenix’s first elementary school, several spirits of young boys have often been seen inside the hotel. However, it’s most famous ghost is that of a woman named Leone Jensen who killed herself in 1928 by jumping off the roof of the seven-story hotel. Most often spied as a white, misty figure, eerie moaning sounds often accompany her spirit. Other reports include the sounds of children running through the halls and playing in empty rooms.

Santa Rita Hotel (Tucson, Arizona)

Tucson’s most elegant hotel when it opened in 1904, it has been fully refurbished today continuing to cater to Tucson visitors. A number of spirits are said to continue to call the old hotel home, including a Texas rancher who killed his cheating wife before hanging himself. Said to sometimes appear in room 822 where he killed himself, the unearthly rancher also likes to play with the lights. Another spirit who is sometimes seen, is that of a young boy who slipped while running around the pool and drowned here in the Santa Rita Hotel. Allegedly, this boy spirit is searching for his mother. People have heard him call out the word MOM around the swimming pool area.