The Brown Hotel is reportedly haunted by multiple entities, including its founder, Jay Graham Brown, whose ghost is often seen on the third-floor mezzanine. Another reported ghost is Miss Whitney, linked to an affair and a shooting incident involving the owner Captain Ryan. Other phenomena include cigar smells, cool breezes, flickering lights, and items reappearing after being lost. Some sources suggest the presence of up to four ghosts, with the third and fifth floors identified as areas of frequent activity. Jay Graham Brown: The hotel's founder is said to haunt the third-floor mezzanine, a spot where he would observe the lobby, and the faint scent of his cigars can sometimes be detected. Guests have also reported items appearing where they were left, leading to the saying, "Thank you Mr. Brown". Miss Whitney: This spirit is associated with the owner Captain Ryan and the hotel's earlier history as a potential high-class brothel. Her story involves an affair with Ryan, which ended tragically when he was shot. Guests and staff have reported various unexplained occurrences, including: Cool breezes and flickering lights. The outline of a man in a suit, possibly Brown, orbs, sometimes appearing in photographs at the bar, and elevator doors pressing themselves.