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The Langham Hotel
London's most haunted hotel features Napoleon III's ghost, a Victorian doctor who committed murder-suicide, and a phantom butler in Room 333.
1865 - Present
London, England
200+ witnesses
The Langham Hotel
Europe’s first Grand Hotel has hosted royalty, celebrities, and ghosts for over 150 years.
Room 333
The most haunted room in London:
- A German prince threw himself from the window on his honeymoon
- His ghost appears hovering over the bed
- Guests are shaken awake by invisible hands
- Temperature drops to freezing
- Overwhelming feelings of despair
BBC journalists sleeping here during broadcasts have fled in terror.
The Victorian Doctor
A 19th-century physician murdered his wife on their honeymoon, then killed himself:
- He appears in Victorian dress
- His face is contorted with anguish
- He reaches toward guests before vanishing
- A woman’s scream precedes his appearance
Napoleon III
The exiled French emperor died at a Langham-adjacent property, but his ghost appears in the hotel:
- In full military regalia
- Walking the corridors at night
- Vanishing through walls
Other Spirits
The Butler
- Appears to assist guests
- Answers questions before disappearing
- Dresses in period butler attire
The Floating Entity
- A formless, glowing mass
- Hovers in corners of rooms
- Accompanied by extreme cold
The Basement Ghost
- A tall man in Victorian clothing
- Seen walking through walls
- Disappears when approached
Famous Encounters
- Mark Twain reported strange occurrences during his stay
- Sir Arthur Conan Doyle experienced unexplained phenomena
- BBC announcers have documented encounters on camera
The Langham continues to operate as a luxury hotel. Room 333 can still be booked—if you dare.