The Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells, TX is rumored to be haunted by a variety of unexplained phenomena, including paranormal scents such as perfume, cigar smoke, and laundry detergent. While claims of other ghostly encounters and a sordid history involving murder and suicide exist, the most common paranormal experience reported by visitors and staff involves these distinct smells permeating the otherwise empty hotel. The most frequently reported phenomenon is the distinct and inexplicable scent of perfume throughout the hotel. Visitors also report encountering the smell of cigar smoke and laundry detergent. The phenomenon at the Baker Hotel is often described as a "sensory ghost" experience, where the ghost manifests through smells rather than visual apparitions. The combination of the historic building, its decline, and the unsettling sensory phenomena contribute to the Baker Hotel's reputation as a haunted location.