The Helgeson, a hotel in Orofino, Idaho, is described as a haunted location where witnesses report various paranormal experiences. These include seeing a ghostly woman, hearing loud banging noises, witnessing a woman watching cats in a courtyard circle, feeling something lie on their beds, and experiencing feelings of sadness and despair. The U-shaped building is open to the public and has been the site of these reported phenomena. People have seen a ghostly woman, sometimes described as watching cats in a courtyard circle at night. Guests and witnesses have reported hearing loud banging sounds from within the building. Some people have woken up to loud voices in the hallway or felt a physical presence, like something laying on the bed with them. Reports also include feelings of sadness and despair.