Willard InterContinental Hotel reported hauntings

The Willard InterContinental Hotel has been the subject of longstanding anecdotal reports of unexplained occurrences, including claims of sightings, apparitions, and unexplained noises by guests and staff. The hotel appears in regional books and tours that catalogue haunted locations in Washington, D.C., often in connection with its 19th-century history and famous guests. These accounts are part of local lore and have not been established by scientific investigation.