Ruebel Hotel, Grafton
The Ruebel Hotel in Grafton, Illinois, is reportedly haunted by the spirit of a young girl named Abigail, who is seen in hallways and at the top of the stairs. Guests and staff have reported phenomena including the bed bouncing on its own, moving objects, strange smells, and inexplicable orbs in photographs, contributing to the hotel's reputation as one of the most haunted in Illinois. The primary spirit associated with the Ruebel Hotel is a young girl named Abigail. She is most often seen in the upstairs hallway and at the top of the main staircase. Some guests have claimed to have seen, and even spoken to, the spirit of Abigail. Visitors have noted experiences such as soft footsteps, small items disappearing, and a bed that bounced on its own. Strange smells and the presence of unexplained orbs in photographs have also been reported.