The Hotel del Coronado, a renowned San Diego landmark, has once again made headlines, but not for its stunning Victorian architecture or beachfront views. This time, the hotel's ethereal inhabitants are earning recognition as one of America's most haunted hotels, as per the Historic Hotels of America's 2024 list. The organization, dedicated to celebrating and preserving the nation's finest historic hotels, has included Hotel del Coronado as a place where spectral legends and eerie encounters are just part of the stay, according to a press release reported by FOX 5 San Diego.
The Historic Hotels of America list isn't just about recognizing vintage aesthetics; it memorializes establishments where staff and guests reportedly rub elbows with timeless souls. According to a release from Historic Hotels of America, the Hotel del Coronado has reported paranormal activity ranging from sightings of women in Victorian garb to mischievous poltergeist activities in its gift shop. Known for its tales of the tragic Kate Morgan, a guest in 1892 whose presence is said to linger in her former room, the Hotel del Coronado remains a hotbed for those interested in the afterlife. Her room, Room 3327, is still the most requested at the resort, as mentioned in a press release by Historic Hotels of America, found on their official website.
It's not just about flickering lights or cold spots for thrill-seekers; the Hotel del Coronado offers a chilling historical context. Medium James Van Praagh was reportedly struck by the “paranormal activity” he encountered, particularly in the hotel lobby, during a séance held in 2018, according to a statement cited by FOX 5 San Diego. Paranormal investigator Christopher Chacon has contributed his expertise to the hotel's lore, having spent a year documenting over 400 anomalous events in Room 3519 alone, as documented by Historic Hotels of America.
For those wanting to delve deeper into the mystery of Kate Morgan, the hotel offers an official account, "Beautiful Stranger: The Ghost of Kate Morgan and the Hotel del Coronado," which is available for purchase at the hotel’s website, as detailed by the hotel’s press release.
