Haunted Hotels in Boulder City, Nevada

Boulder Dam Hotel

1305 Arizona St, Boulder City, NV 89005, United States

The Boulder Dam Hotel is considered one of Nevada's most haunted locales, possibly linked to the numerous deaths during the nearby Hoover Dam's construction. Guests and staff report a wide spectrum of paranormal activity, including being touched or pushed by unseen forces, phantom smells like cigar smoke (potentially attributed to former resident Howard Hughes), and apparitions. A frequently mentioned spirit is that of 'Tommy Thompson,' a former night desk clerk, believed to haunt the lobby. Investigations and anecdotes compiled, some in Dennis McBride's book 'The Secret Life of the Boulder Dam Hotel,' describe unexplained noises such as ballroom music and voices in empty areas, faucets turning on independently, and doors slamming shut. The hotel's basement is often cited as a center of energy, with reports of cold spots and disembodied voices. Some psychics claim contact with spirits, including a woman allegedly murdered on the premises.