Driskill Hotel welcomed business people and politicians for
events over the years, in 1934. But today guests say it's a haunted hotel, and
the news went viral everywhere. This viral news attracted a lot of visitors who
were living around the hotel and also the paranormal investigators. A famous
ghost Colonel Driskill with his cigar roaming through the corridors.
Colonel Driskill likes to smoke cigars always. The hotel
claimed a non-smoking area. But many visitors claimed to catch the scent of
cigars still. Another incident was a security guard was working late at night.
He senses the strong scent of a cigar. He tried to catch the person, but he
heard a male voice behind him whisper "Got a match?"
The Senator's Daughter
Senator's daughter Samantha Houston stumbled and fell to her death on the Driskill’s staircase. Visitors can still hear her playing a ball on the steps. Paranormal investigators searched for evidence to verify whether it was true or not any publicity stunt. However, it was found to be true during the night-time it is still active.
Peter Lawless Ghost
In the 20th century, Peter Lawless was a ticket agent for the
Great Northern Railroad. When his wife passed away, he moved to the Driskill
Hotel. He started a shop on the 5th floor of the hotel. Visitors often see Peter using the elevator
every time. But, the shocking thing is he doesn't exist. Employees even claim
that his spirit roams on corridors of the 5th floor.
Haunted Room 525
Houston socialite who escaped to the hotel after calling
off her fiancé’s wedding. In a matter of hours, she spent $40,000 on her fiancé’s
credit card for shopping. After returning to the hotel. She shot herself in the
stomach. Hotel management found her in the bathtub with a gun and pillow. Before
killing herself she consumed alcohol. Due to over consumption of alcohol she
may lost control of herself and committed suicide.
