Westin St. Francis alleged hauntings

The Westin St. Francis on Union Square routinely appears in local and national roundups of haunted hotels, with guests and local storytellers recounting unexplained noises, apparitions, and odd occurrences in specific rooms and corridors. These accounts have been featured in newspaper articles and ghost-tour narratives; researchers note they form part of the hotel's popular reputation and are interpreted variously by believers and skeptics. The hotel's long history and central location contribute to its place in urban-legend lists.