Georgetown Hotel, Georgetown
The Georgetown Hotel in Georgetown, California is described as haunted by a phantom boy child who died in his sleep, with reported phenomena including baby's laughter, footsteps, a ball bouncing, water turning on and off, pipe smoke blown into faces, and a locked door opening on its own. The hotel's caretakers and guests have also reported seeing a transparent nightgown floating upstairs and the ghost of a caretaker known as "Big Dave," who died on the toilet. Reported Hauntings at the Georgetown Hotel: A Phantom Boy Child: This is a central figure in the hotel's ghost stories, whose presence is indicated by sounds of baby's laughter and footsteps. Guests and staff have reported hearing a ball bouncing down the stairs, a classic sign of playful activity by a child spirit. The water in the sinks is said to turn on and off by itself, and pipe smoke has been blown into people's faces. Locked doors have been observed opening by themselves, and other doors slamming shut. A transparent nightgown has been seen floating upstairs. The hotel also features the ghost of a caretaker named "Big Dave," who was found dead on the toilet. The Georgetown Hotel is considered one of the haunted locations in the area and has been certified as haunted by the University of California Berkeley, according to the hotel's website.