Haunted Hotel San Carlos in Phoenix, Arizona

Located in the Copper Square district of downtown Phoenix, with Italian-Renaissance inspired architecture, glamor dÃ?©cor of the 20′ and 30’s The haunted Hotel San Carlos takes us to another era with the comforts of the present. Along with 11 celebrity suites, such as the Mae West room, tiny bathrooms that drip of nostalgic charm and haunted hallways, the hotels also boasts Internet connections and serta sleep mattresses. One the most notable amenities is the rooftop pool with gorgeous skyline views of the Phoenix city lights. Down below is great dining with choices like SÃ?©amus McCaffrey’s Irish Pub, Silver Spoon CafÃ?©, Copper Door Restaurant & Lounge.

The haunted Hotel San Carlos in Phoenix has a rich and colorful history dating back to 1874, when a one-room adobe schoolhouse was built where the hotel sits today. Later, a two story school was built. This was the first elementary school in phoenix, which served the community’s children for almost a quarter of a century until it was condemned. The block remained empty until 1927 when construction of the grandeur hotel began. The haunted hotel was a Mecca for the elite and famous through the early 1940’s. By 1955 the grand hotel had seen its days of glitz pass by and renovations began. Today the hotel retains her original fabrics and elements. The lobby is filled with original ornate designs and fixtures. Being the last operating historic hotel in Phoenix, Hotel San Carlos is a link to a gentler era.

In 1928 Miss Leone Jenson, 22, broken hearted, over a neighboring hotel bellboy, took her life by jumping off the roof of the San Carlos. The young women, wearing an enchanting evening gown, perfect for a night of romance and dancing, fell seven stories before hitting the busy street below. Since her death there have been witness reports of seeing a hazy women’s figure accompanied by an unexplainable cold breeze roaming the hotel.

Guests and staff of the hotel have confirmed other reports of ghostly sightings. Three young boys have been heard running through the halls. And unexplained sounds of children laughing and running have been confirmed over the years. Could these be ghostly presences from the first elementary schoolhouse located in Phoenix, where the hotel now sits? If your hair is not standing on end yet consider the Hotel San Carlos water well, originally built for the schoolhouse in 1874, the well is still operating in the hotel’s basement. It is believed to be the center of the supernatural activity, an energy vortex of some sort. Prior even to the adobe schoolhouse, Native Americans used the ground and underlying water sources. The area was used for worship to the god of learning. Many guests visiting the San Carlos, especially those sensitive to Para-normal energies, claim to feel the energy of this historic and ancient location of water flow.

The Hotel San Carlos, a member of The National for Historic Preservation, is a must for history buffs, unique travel seekers, and ghost hunters alike. The hotel must be appreciate for its uniqueness and campy nostalgia. The tiny rooms are a small sacrifice for the excellent service and cleanliness. The hotel has charm and takes you back to years gone by. Groups coming through searching for ghosts will certainly make the hotel more intriguing. The Hotel San Carlos is not a 5 star resort but you won’t pay 5 star rates-, which is nice. The ambience of being downtown next to shops, sports and dining will make it worthwhile to visit the hotel.