The Westward Ho in Phoenix is said to be haunted by several spirits, most notably a woman in a bright red dress, often referred to as the "Lady in Red". Other reported activity includes phantom 1940s music and chatter in empty rooms, child-like laughter, apparitions of children, a one-legged ballerina, and sensations of cold spots and being touched by unseen forces. The building, a former celebrity hotel now serving as low-income assisted living and university space, has a history that fuels these paranormal claims. A prominent ghost said to be a woman in a red dress, often seen walking through the former ballroom and hallways. Residents and visitors have reported hearing phantom 1940s-era music, loud conversations, and the laughter of children from empty rooms. Some residents have claimed to see two children, a boy and a girl, wandering the halls. Another reported spirit is that of a one-legged ballerina, seen in the historic building. Unexplained cold spots and the feeling of being brushed by an unseen presence are also reported. The Ballroom: The Lady in Red is often seen in the building's former ballroom. The Basement: Ghostly activity has also been reported in the building's basement, which houses old costume changing rooms, a boiler room, and a main power board. The Westward Ho was once a prestigious hotel, attracting celebrities and politicians. It is now a converted housing complex for the elderly and disabled, and part of the structure is used by Arizona State University. The building was the tallest in Phoenix from 1928 to 1960 and features a historic radio tower.