The Boulder Dam Hotel is described as a haunted location due to reports of apparitions, unexplained touches, strange noises, and the ghost of a former night clerk named Tommy Thompson. The haunting is linked to its history as a place of significant events, including the construction of Hoover Dam, where many people died, and the presence of former owner Howard Hughes. Guests have experienced flickering lights, and some describe a feeling of unease, especially in specific rooms like Room 209 and Room 219. Guests and visitors report seeing ghostly figures and feeling like they have been touched by unseen hands. Sounds of singing, piano playing, and the smell of cigarette or cigar smoke have been reported, particularly in the lobby. Objects have been seen moving on their own, and electronics have been known to turn on and off, according to Forbes. Guests often report feeling a general sense of unease or that they are "in a dreamlike state" upon entering the hotel. The lobby is believed to be haunted by Tommy Thompson, a night clerk. Room 209: This room is mentioned as a particularly special, and reportedly haunted, area with strange noises and flickering lights. Rooms 209 and 219: Both rooms are known for their paranormal activity, with guests feeling uneasy from the moment they enter the hotel.