#famoushotels

[aimee-does-things]

The Windsor Hotel | Americus, GA

I've been saying I was going to start a blog for years, but I've hesitated because I was afraid to have only one post at the beginning. Then suddenly this weekend, I realized that one blog post was better than zero, so here it goes.  For my very first entry, I've chosen our weekend trip to the Windsor Hotel in Americus, Georgia. George and I planned a weekend trip to visit his nephew at Georgia Southwestern State University. We couldn't think of a better place to stay, given our fascination with the paranormal. By the way, if the last sentence didn't give it away, we're fascinated with the paranormal. 

This hotel was built in 1892 and restored in 1991 for $6.5 million. In 2010 it was acquired by Best Western and given some modern updates like flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges. Many celebrities and even former US Presidents have visited this hotel, and it is allegedly "officially" haunted. So long story short, we were excited.

We arrived on Sunday afternoon, and I was immediately in love. I was finally staying somewhere worthy of Anne Shirley! More on my obsession with Anne of Green Gables another day.

Sunday night is when the truly fascinating stuff happened. Around 4:00 a.m., we awoke to a loud noise that sounded to me like someone picking up a giant pile of sticks. I opened my eyes wide, seeing nothing but darkness. "George?" I asked, hoping for a logical explanation. "What was that?" He replied.  "I don't know, but I'm scared now."

We got up and searched around the room for what could have made the noise. Something falling off the dresser? There was nothing on the floor. Someone knocking on the door, or trying to turn the handle? No. That's not what we heard. Finally, I looked at the antique wardrobe in the corner. "Wooden hangers!" I chirped, proud of my detective skills. "That's what made that sound!" I swung the door open, and there, motionless, were the hangers.

It was strange that they didn't easily sway when I opened the door. Maybe I didn't swing the door hard enough. I opened it and closed it again, still nothing. I stomped my foot on the ground, nothing. I took my hand and gave the hangers a push. They rocked back and forth; that was the sound we heard! But how did they make that noise unless someone had pushed them? We couldn't figure it out. Then, as we continued to discuss how strange it was, I heard the noise again with the wardrobe door shut. The hangers were moving around inside the wardrobe just as vigorously as if I had pushed them.  "It's happening again!" I sprinted back to the bed, and we decided we needed to sleep with the bathroom light on for the rest of the night.  It was the only genuinely strange occurrence we experienced while at the Windsor, but it was one of our trip's highlights.

[citybop-com]

This is one of America’s most famous hotels.  It’s the Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego.  Lots of Presidents and celebrities have stayed here.  Check out those gorgeous white sands.  Learn more at www.citybop.com

[leodowell]

Would you like to go to Paris with Leo? Beautiful 19th century paintings, chandeliers, clocks, fountains, armoires all original French pieces reclaimed from chateaux and estates across Europe. Some people might call Vintage Heaven. Leo takes some of his clients to France on buying trips. Some people have asked Leo if they could carry his bags, lol. Leo Dowell Designs. #Carygrant #sophialoren #Gracekelly #Audreyhelburn #moviestars#thecutyoflight#paris#worldfamous#incrediblearchutecture#French#grandtour#famoushotels#famouschefs#fashioncapitol https://www.instagram.com/p/B3YejXYpwjt/?igshid=1om40zki66v9m

[jamesreiningerphotography]

The DeSoto House Hotel. Abraham Lincoln gave a speech from the fifth floor (fourth and fifth floors were later removed) Was the location for Ulysses Grant’s presidential election. You don’t find this driving the freeways. #abrahamlincoln #ulyssesgrant #desotohousehotel #desotohouse #galenaillinois #galena #famoushotel #famoushotels #hotel #offthebeatentrack #offthebeatenpath #illinois #americanhistory #civilwar #civilwarhistory (at DeSoto House Hotel) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzwg00jAzbD/?igshid=1rn73k0bg2rp5

[emilysandifer]

The Carlyle in Upper East Side, NYC

The Carlyle in Upper East Side, NYC

[macmatt78]

An infinity pool helping one forget about the year 2020 😇💦 #poolside #famoushotels #passionpassports #natgeotravel #timesofoman #omanobserver #arabian (at Kempinski Hotels) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGK0watJGa7/?igshid=1q1fgl497jml8

[travelwithflere]

Another landmark hotel. In 1937, Architect Henry Hohauser completed this art deco building in Miami Beach. The Park Central Hotel quickly became a popular hangout for Hollywood stars. During Ocean Drive’s renaissance in the early 1990’s, it catered to the fashion industry, and to Vampire Lestat, the narrator of Anne Rice’s “Vampire Chronicles”. Today, combined with adjoining buildings, it is known as the Celino Hotel. Watercolor, January 2004. #parkcentralhotelmiami #miamibeach #southbeach #oceandrive #oceandrivemiami #artdeco #artdecoarchitecture #artdecodesign #southbeacharchitecture #henryhohauser #famoushotels #vampirelestat #lestatdelioncourt #annerice #vampirechronicles #voyagearoundmyroom #voyageautourdemachambre #pleinairwatercolor #carnetdevoyage #watercolor #aquarelle #fredericlere (at The Park Central Hotel) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-15D_zHLBi/?igshid=dqfviqnye818

[karlgerberworkplacelawyer-blog]

An article I wrote about The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Read more articles on the History of Los Angeles : https://employeelawca.com/vintagela/

[heathergreisha]

#ruinsofahotel #famoushotel #diplomathotel #ruins #pose #ootd #me #artexhibit #artgallery #fountain https://www.instagram.com/p/B5EKBe-B0Cs/?igshid=842pijhe8f6u

[break-the-stereotype]

🏨🏝 What a lovely hotel, I wish I could stay there!!! #hoteldelcoronado #hotelcoronado #coronado #california #hotel #famoushotel #somelikeithot #marilynmonroe #instagay (at Hotel del Coronado) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0En0MaBz-u/?igshid=ceke4hcdhwg

[highemotionweddings-blog]

We invite you to embark on one of your most exciting journeys 🥰 #planningawedding 😍 Spending a #weddingday or #weddingweekend with your dearest ones. Most probably the only time when you will have all these people together at one place 😉 So it‘d better be special 💖 @sacherhotels 📷 @melanienedelko ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #celebrateinstyle #marrylikearoyal #unforgettableexperience #weddingabroad #getmarriedinaustria #sayyesinaustria #sayyesinfrance #weddingplannervienna #weddingplannerfrance #sacherhotel #luxuryhotelwedding #famoushotel #viennesetraditions #weddingdestinationeurope #destinationweddingplanner #luxuryweddingplanner #weddingabroad #marryabroad #elopement #elopetoeurope #weddingplanner #weddingdesigner #luxewedding (hier: Vienna, Austria) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxNDKcpDDdh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11x6gy07s5zhj

[unstuckyourbrain]

Ahwanhee elegance #yosemitenationalpark #ahwanhee #yosemite #famoushotels #mytinyatlas #passionpassport #exploretocreate #liveauthentic #beautifuldestinations #exploring #seetheworld (at The Majestic Yosemite Hotel)

[blonderobyn]

Remember this beauty? // #hiltonhotel #hilton #architecture #architecturelover #architectural #architexture #architecturephoto #architecturegram #architecturelove #oldhotel #casino #casinoart #vegas #vegasstrip #oldvegas #oldvegasstrip #oldlasvegas #vegasskyline #famoushotel #lasvegas #lasvegasblvd #lasvegasboulevard #vintagehotel #historichotel #ig_captures #ig_captures_city #capturingthelight #canonphotography #justgoshoot #photo http://ift.tt/2nePE0u

[deezeexfysx]

'\•/' HOTEL CECIL (AKA Stay On Main) IN LOS ANGELES, CA '\•/' THE TEMPORARY HOME OF 2 SERIAL KILLERS INCLUDING RICHARD RAMIREZ & ALSO THE LOCATION OF THE MYSTERY DEATH OF ELISA LAM! ALSO WHERE "AHS HOTEL" MODELED THE HOTEL LOBBY FOR THE SHOW! If you haven't yet, go to YouTube and watch the creepy video of Elisa in the elevator of the hotel. #cecilhotel #losangeles #downtownla #downtownlosangeles #hotel #creepy #richardramirez #serialkiller #serialkillers #infamous #stayonmain #elisalam #roadtrip #haunted #urbandecay #urbanexplorer #urbanexploring #urbex #urbanphotography #oldbuilding #famoushotel #siteseeing #socal #cali #california #southerncali #murder #scandal (at Downtown LA)

[travelwithflere]

Today's lush tropical garden and its turkey are from Haiti. The famous Hotel Oloffson was initially built as a private home in the 19th century, and from 1915-34 was used as a US Marine Corps hospital. In 1935, the grand Ginger Bread structure was converted to a hotel by Werner Gustav Oloffson, a Swedish sea captain. Graham Greene made it the setting of his 1966 novel, "The Comedians". #tbt watercolor, August 23, 2001. #hoteloloffson #haiti #portauprince #gingerbreadarchitecture #grahamgreene #thecomedians #famoushotels #tropicalgarden #hotelgarden #parksandgardens #gardens #jardins #parcsetjardins #jardintropical #jardinhotel #pleinairwatercolor #watercolor #aquarelle #carnetdevoyage #voyagearoundmyroom #voyageautourdemachambre #fredericlere #jardinsjeudi (at Hotel Oloffson) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-wuQYRHqi2/?igshid=1bc175vlioo2a