The Julian Gold Rush Hotel is said to be haunted by its original owner, Albert Robinson (who built the hotel in 1902), and his spirit has been seen in mirrors, occasionally with a pipe in his mouth. Other reports include furniture and decorations in the upstairs rooms being found rearranged. The building was originally the Hotel Robinson before becoming the Julian Gold Rush Hotel. The most frequently mentioned spirit is that of Albert Robinson, the hotel's first owner. He has been reportedly seen in mirrors and is sometimes described as having a pipe in his mouth. In the upstairs rooms, guests and staff have noted that lace doilies and other furniture are found moved from their original positions. The hotel was built in 1902 and was initially called the Hotel Robinson. Historians like David Lewis have confirmed the correct opening year.