Plaza Hotel, Las Vegas
The Plaza Hotel in Las Vegas, NM is reportedly haunted by its former owner, Byron T. Wells, who is often seen in his former office, now known as Room 310. He is described as a friendly, cigar-smoking ghost who is known to appear to guests. Guests and staff have reported smelling cigar smoke, seeing an indentation in the bed in his room, hearing him speak, and experiencing other sensations like being touched or squeezed, particularly by those who are alone. He is also said to roam the hotel, and some guests have seen him taking the elevator and have had encounters with him in what they believed to be a living person. Byron T. Wells: Smells of cigar smoke. An indentation appears on the bed: in Room 310. Heard speaking, particularly in his former office. Seen taking the elevator, sometimes mistaken for a living person. May touch or squeeze guests, especially women traveling alone. An unidentified girl who seeks friends among living children. An unidentified male and female spirit who roam the hotel, with the male seen in the basement. Room 310: His former office, where his presence is most often noted. Elevator: He is seen traveling between floors. Basement: An unidentified male spirit is often seen here.