Hotel San Carlos alleged apparition

The Hotel San Carlos (opened 1928) in downtown Phoenix has long been the subject of reported paranormal activity by guests and staff. Many accounts attribute sightings and unexplained phenomena to an apparition commonly called "Leona" (spelling and origin vary), though the identity of the figure is disputed. Reports frequently describe activity on the third floor and around the elevators, including lights and electronics turning on or off without clear explanation. These reports have been documented in local media and are part of organized ghost tours of the city.