The Adolphus Hotel and local ghost lore

The Adolphus Hotel, a Beaux-Arts landmark opened in 1912, has long been the subject of local ghost stories and reports of unexplained sightings by guests and staff, often summarized under legends of a "Lady in White." These accounts are part of hotel folklore and have been covered in local media and guidebooks as examples of Dallas ghost lore; they are presented as anecdotal reports rather than established facts. The hotel maintains its historic status and is an operating luxury property downtown, with the stories forming part of its cultural footprint in Dallas. As with most hauntings, the accounts are debated and not scientifically verified.