Her body was discovered two hours later but her spirit never left the place she called home. The Barber, Peter Greger, whom James had hired lived in the Shanley Hotel with his family. Other strange happenings have been rumored to have occurred on and around the property including a little boy run over by his fathers car, a woman drowned in a bathtub, another woman who was either strangled or hanged herself (most psychics believe she was killed and the hanging was staged), ladies of the evening disappearingthe impression of so many deaths has thinned the veil allow spirits to freely step through and entertain the guests at the Haunted Shanley Hotel. People from all over the world travel to the sleepy town of Napanoch, New York to share in the experience and seek answers from beyond the grave.

This part of the house is called “The Brothel” or “The Bordello.”  I was the last person up the stairs in the group as I wanted to take my time to look around and not be shuffled about with the others. The spirits that linger span the many decades of the hotels existence. His 5-year-old son, Walter Nelson Thayer III, jumped onto the running board only to fall off again. (on various days), Known as the most haunted location on the East Coast, the Haunted Shanley Hotel is a Bed & Breakfast where you will be sleeping with the spirits!

At one point he commented that the doll in the room was rather creepy, and I agreed. Rosie, the 3-year-old daughter of The Shanley Hotel’s resident barber, fell … When they issued the 18th Amendment prohibiting the transportation and sale of alcohol in the United States, several establishments found ways to flout the audacity of the law, James was not immune to the desire to please his clientele. The community was heartbroken and expressed their sorrow through letters and flowers. We had such an awesome time.


Tragedy was not limited to the Shanley family. When Jeremiah and I arrived, we noticed the outside of the house looked as though it hasn’t been cared for in years. Mattresses are uncomfortable.

Enjoy a ghostly getaway great filled with food, beverages, mediumship readings and a staff led paranormal investigation. My 11 year son and i stayed here saturday night as his christmas present. The historic Bed & Breakfast has boasted several famous guests as well as a few infamous ones that used to patronage the Gentlemans Club and Bordello. There was also the Conneticut Paranormal Team infor an investigation while we were there.

Jeremiah and I did an EVP session in the “little boy’s room” later that night, though nothing was recorded. The people that confirm this place are going expecting things to happen .

I checked the quilt.

A great time and something very different.

Everyone crowded around the furnace, but I couldn’t help but be drawn to a room just to the right of everyone. They are having a special tarot card workshop early tonight, then the investigation will begin. Her sister, Esther, also died unexpectedly at the Shanley Hotel after suffering Influenza. I went with many believers which seemed to feel things . Mrs. Shanley was quite famous for her high teas and social card parties. What was once the Greger apartment became an active bordello with ladies there to meet the ever pleasure of those who frequented the Speakeasy/Gentlemans Club. if you are there to ghost hunt , good luck- so many people talking that your evidence will get contaminated. We walked past a room filled with pieces of furniture, wood, and random other things just thrown into it, essentially blocking the doorway though the door was opened. We deliver a much richer experience when JavaScript is enabled. You missed The Shanley Hotel Ghost Hunt at The Shanley Hotel. Check In: From 6pm Check Out: 10am (The Following Day) Meet and Greet: 7pm Dinner (Hot Buffet) is served at: 8pm Ghost Hunt Starts at: 9pm Free Time To Privately Explore: 2am The Bordello Rooms and Gentleman Quarters are two main areas where we will be investigating. Mind you, I’ve had my cards for less than a month and I really don’t know what I’m doing. He saw it fall from the top of the bench and then disappear.

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Price also includes overnight accommodations, 5 hour staff led paranormal activities (8 p.m.-1 a.m.), snacks, soda, bottled water, coffee, and continental breakfast. Joe is believed to have been a member of the Irish Mafia that frequented the Gentlemans Club and Bordello. No check in?