The Hotel Jerome is reportedly haunted by several entities, including a drowned 10-year-old boy, known as the "Water Boy," who wanders the third floor and leaves wet footprints. Other accounts describe unexplained sounds, flickering lights, and objects moving on their own, with a former maid or a murdered bride sometimes cited as the cause. Guests and staff have reported ghostly apparitions, cold spots, and unexplained occurrences, leading to a reputation for paranormal activity. The most famous ghost is said to be a 10-year-old boy who drowned in the hotel pool in 1936. Guests and staff have reported seeing a wet, shivering boy with a white towel wrapped around him on the third floor, leaving wet footprints behind. Staff are reportedly reluctant to work on this floor alone. Another alleged spirit is a former maid who rearranges bedding and furniture. Some stories mention a woman who was murdered or committed suicide on her wedding night, resulting in her spectral presence. Guests have reported hearing unexplained noises. Lights have been seen to flicker on and off unexpectedly. Doors have been observed opening and closing on their own, and faucets have been reported to turn on by themselves. Items like a wet towel or even water in a sink have appeared without explanation. There are also reports of a ghostly presence in the hotel's kitchen. The hotel's elevator has been known to stop on the third floor without being called, and some stories mention a maintenance worker who died in the elevator. Third Floor: This floor is particularly noted for being the area where the Water Boy is most often seen. Library Section: A suite in the Library section is sometimes associated with the murdered bride story. Room 32: Reports from this room include doors opening and closing, faucets turning on, and scary noises.