The Union Hotel in Benicia is reportedly haunted by the spirit of a former innkeeper named Joe, who is said to linger in the hotel's historic building, primarily in the restaurant and bar areas. Guests and employees have reported various phenomena, including moving objects, the smell of pipe tobacco, and the sound of footsteps. Some accounts also mention a cold spot and the sensation of someone brushing past them. Joe the Innkeeper: Joe is believed to be the most prominent spirit, often associated with the restaurant and bar. Guests and staff have witnessed items being moved or falling on their own, a common sign of a poltergeist or residual haunting. The strong aroma of pipe tobacco, a scent associated with Joe, has been reported in various parts of the hotel. Eerie sounds, such as footsteps and doors creaking open, have been heard in the building, even when no one is around. Some individuals have experienced sudden drops in temperature or a feeling of being touched or brushed by an unseen presence.