Queen Anne Hotel, San Francisco
The Queen Anne Hotel in San Francisco is rumored to be haunted by its former headmistress, Mary Lake, and a student named Lily. Guests report experiencing cold spots in the hallways, seeing unexplainable reflections in mirrors, and finding their rooms tidied in the morning, particularly in Room 410, the former office of Mary Lake. The spirits are generally considered friendly and are said to interact with guests, with Mary Lake sometimes neatening up rooms. The primary ghost is Mary Lake, who was the headmistress of the former boarding school for girls that once occupied the building. Her spirit is believed to remain in her former office, Room 410. Lily, a student who died of pneumonia at the school, is also said to haunt the hotel, sometimes appearing alongside Mary Lake. Room 410: This room is a focal point for activity, with guests reporting that their belongings have been tidied by an unseen hand. Guests have claimed to see strange reflections and figures in mirrors throughout the hotel. Visitors report feeling unusual cold spots in the hallways and a general sense of paranormal presence. The hotel was originally a finishing school for girls established by Miss Mary Lake. The building survived the 1906 earthquake and is believed to be so loved by Mary Lake that her spirit continues to reside there. Some guests have found their rooms tidied, even waking up on the floor with their bedding neatly tucked around them. The friendly nature of the ghosts makes the hotel a popular destination for ghost hunters and those interested in paranormal activity. The haunting history of the hotel has been featured on paranormal television shows.