Elms Hotel, Excelsior Springs
The Elms Hotel in Excelsior Springs, MO, is known for various haunted occurrences, including a woman in a white gown wandering the halls, a little boy's ghost near the pool, and a spectral bellhop. Visitors and staff have reported the woman in white on the fourth floor, a little boy by the pool, flickering lights, disembodied footsteps, and electronics acting strangely in allegedly haunted rooms like Room 422. The hotel also reportedly has the spirit of a gambler near the lap pool and a housekeeping spirit from the Prohibition era. A sad-looking woman in a white gown is seen on the fourth floor, possibly a bride who met a tragic end or was abandoned. Room 422: This is considered one of the hotel's most active haunted rooms, with reports of lights flickering, TVs turning on and off, footsteps, and a shadowy figure at the bedside. The Pool Area: A little boy is said to play near the pool, with sounds of splashing and laughter heard even when the pool is empty. The Ghostly Bellhop: A bellhop, dressed in a vintage uniform, appears to help guests with their bags but vanishes when they turn to thank him. The Lap Pool: The spirit of a Prohibition-era gambler is said to haunt this area. A waitress and housekeeper have reported seeing shadowy figures, hearing disembodied voices, and doors slamming shut on their own. A visitor experienced unexplained stains on their shirt, and a Bluetooth speaker had static, which are sometimes seen as signs of spiritual activity. Guests may feel sudden emotions of anger or sadness, and electronics may act strangely.