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The Naples Hotel
The Naples Hotel
The Haunting
Originally constructed as Lyon Tavern in 1818, just a mile south of the original pioneer settlement in Naples, the Naples Hotel is steeped in history. The local landmark was built by Simeon Lyon and was a stop on the old stagecoach line between Geneva and Bath, attracting many travelers. The original structure stood until 1895, when it was replaced by the brick building we see today. In the years since, the Naples Hotel has continued to captivate attention and be home to paranormal experiences. Presently, the hotel features a bar, restaurant, and ten suite-style rooms, each designed to evoke the ambiance of the era while offering modern comforts.
The Hotel is home to several spirits, including a ghost known as Topper. Whispers, unexplained movement in artwork, lights flickering, televisions turning on and off, or coat hangers inexplicably dangling from the bathroom ceiling light, all have occurred at this ghostly destination. Managers and staff have shared reports of apparitions they've heard over the years— resident ghost Alice sitting in the front dining room while her two ghostly children have been seen peering out the upstairs window. Two men haunting one of the hotel rooms who regularly flicker flashlights. A woman in a room at the front of the hotel filling the space with her lilac scent, and a Civil War soldier who was seen descending the basement steps. Most recently, the owners of the hotel discovered a door on the third floor that had locked itself from the inside.
Contact
Opportunities for visitors:
Stay over night in this haunted hotel! Or dine on-site in the restaurant and basement bars.
Days/times of operation:
Hotel and dining open 7 days a week, year-round.
Costs:
Call for current rates or visit www.napleshotelny.com.