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Haunting

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.