Haunted Hotels in Painesville, Ohio You Can Stay In

Rider's Inn

792 Mentor Ave, Painesville, OH 44077

Rider's Inn is one of Ohio's oldest inns and boasts numerous ghost stories. One of the most frequently mentioned spirits is that of Suzanne Rider, a former mistress of the inn, who is said to still preside over the establishment. Guests have reported seeing her apparition, often on the staircase or in specific rooms. Another spirit connected to the Underground Railroad, which the inn was reportedly part of, is also rumored to linger. Activity includes unexplained noises, lights turning on and off, cold spots, and objects being moved, contributing to its reputation as a genuinely haunted location.