Hotel Sorrento ghost stories

The Hotel Sorrento, opened in 1909 on First Hill, has long been associated in local reporting with stories of a resident ghost and unexplained occurrences in guest rooms and public spaces. The hotel's history and many anecdotal accounts of paranormal experiences have been documented in Seattle newspapers and local histories. These stories are part of the hotel's lore; the existence of a ghost is a matter of personal report and controversy.