Haunted Hotels: A Guide to American and Canadian Inns and Their Ghosts (Paperback)

by Robin Mead (Author)

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Amazon.com Review
For the jaded traveler who wants a room with atmosphere, for whom vibrant sunsets are old hat, for whom the sound of the surf is passé, Robin Mead has a splendid idea: spend the night with a ghost. His guide to haunted hotels in Canada and the U.S. covers 27 states, 3 territories, and 83 possessed lodgings. Mead presents the usual hotel descriptions in a more entertaining than usual style, complete with address, contact numbers, and hotel facilities. But Mead also launches into a history of each hotel and a profile of its supernatural guest(s). From Old Seth Bullock in South Dakota's Bullock Hotel to the Radisson Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, whose specter is none other than Marilyn Monroe, Mead's ghosts add a certain something not found in most hotel brochures. No real horror stories, however, are involved. The worst accusation comes from Maine's Kennebunk Inn where some honeymooners claimed the ghost of Silas Perkins made their bed collapse. Were it not for Kennebunk's numerous other sightings, it would have been written off as just a likely story. --Stephanie Gold --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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The best hotels and inns in the U. S. and Canada which hosts a resident ghost besides good value is covered in an intriguing guide which opens the world of poltergeist investigations to the ordinary touring individual. These hotels are fun places to stay and "never scary" according to the author - which may disappoint those seeking shivery thrills. Stories of each ghost's past and appearance accompany hotel descriptions. -- Midwest Book Review --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 244 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (February 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558539077
• ISBN-13: 978-1558539075
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,405,361 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Darling, There's a Ghost in the Room!, October 24, 2005

By	Vesta Irene (the Pacific Northwest) - See all my reviews

When you go on vacation what kind of hotel do you look for? A five star ediface that has twenty-four hour entertainment, heated pool and room service to die for? Or do you look for that quaint out of the way inn where you can relax the day away? Or do you prefere a bed and breakfast, where you can feel like you are part of the neighborhood for a few days? Or do you look for that room with an ocean view? All of those kinds of hotels are okay, but if you really want something different, why not check out a haunted hotel.

Would you like to meet nursemaid Annie who haunts the Kendall Manor in Alabama? Or would you rather meet the ghost of Thomas Rowe who haunts the Don Cesar resort in St. Petersburg, Florida? Or perhaps you'd like to get to know the night watchman at Kennebunk Inn in Maine. Oh, did I forget to mention that the watchman is dead?

Yes, you too can visit a haunted hotel, maybe see a ghost, and you'd want to see a friendly ghost, so stay away from the Overlook Hotel. Anyway, if you want to meet a ghost in a haunted hotel, this is the book for you. Very well written too. A delight to read.

Review by Vesta Irene

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for planning trips, January 25, 2001

By	V. Dingler "vdingler" (Texas USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Haunted Hotels: A Guide to American and Canadian Inns and Their Ghosts (Paperback)

This book will help you decide where to (and not to) stay when you go on trips. The stories were well told, and enjoyable.