Next time you’re in Albuquerque, you could stay in a generic hotel, which serves as a place to sleep but does little to enhance your visit. But, if you want to stay someplace spooky, creepy, and even haunted, then we’ve got you covered. There are haunted hotels in Albuquerque that can certainly give you a fright. These hotels are known as some of the scariest places in Albuquerque and if you are in search of paranormal activity, these are some of the best places to go in the city. So, add some excitement to your trip by booking a room at one of these three haunted hotels in Albuquerque.

1. Hotel Parq Central
806 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102, USA
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By New Mexico standards, Hotel Parq Central appears grand from the outside. Inside, the hotel has an inviting feel, with a soothing earth-toned color scheme complemented by pops of pale blue.
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On the rooftop, you’ll find the Apothecary Lounge. The latter is renowned for its sweeping views of the city, the mountains, and unparalleled sunsets.

You’d never guess that this hotel has a darker side.
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The building first opened as a hospital catering to ailing railroad employees. During the 1980s, its name was changed to Memorial Hospital and it became a psychiatric facility.

Patients insisted that the hospital was haunted. They reported having their bed sheets tugged off during the night.
806 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102, USA
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It took extensive renovations to convert Memorial Hospital into Hotel Parq Central. But can a new paint job erase restless spirits? Book a night here if you want to find out!
2. Casa Esencia/Hotel Albuquerque
800 Rio Grande Blvd NW suite d, Albuquerque, NM 87104, USA
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Casa Esencia is a private event venue for Hotel Albuquerque that can accommodate close to 300 people - and possibly a few spirits. That’s hardly surprising given that it was built in 1783 by a man named Salvador Armijo. This building is on the official National Register of Historic Places and unofficial haunted places lists.
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Employees have heard unexplained noises and voices. Some experienced the feeling of being touched when no one (visible) was present. Now that’s creepy!
800 Rio Grande Blvd NW suite d, Albuquerque, NM 87104, USA
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To increase your likelihood of a ghostly encounter, it’s probably not enough to stay in one of Hotel Albuquerque’s 188 rooms. You also need to score an invite to an event at Casa Esencia.
3. Hotel Andaluz
Hotel Andaluz Albuquerque (125 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM)/Facebook
Many don’t realize that Conrad Hilton hails from New Mexico. Hotel Andaluz is one of the entrepreneur’s early hotels (his fourth to be precise). When it opened in 1939, it was the first building in New Mexico to boast air conditioning! Since then, it has been updated in a series of renovations, the most recent of which were completed in 2008. This building is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Hotel Andaluz Albuquerque (125 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM)/Facebook
As you walk inside the lobby woodwork, glasswork, and arches create a Moroccan meets New Mexican vibe that is both gorgeous and relaxing. There are private nooks, nicknamed casbahs, ideal for meetings or simply lounging. Hotel Andaluz also has a rooftop lounge, named Ibiza. But the real hidden gem is MÁS, the hotel’s restaurant and tapas bar.
125 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102, USA
Yelp/Hotel Andaluz
All of these features make Hotel Andaluz an ideal place to stay. However, paranormal encounters have been reported over the years. People have complained about jewelry being moved around and hearing screaming in the middle of the night! If these rumors leave you scared of the dark, you can always bring your pooch along for some added protection!

Have you stayed at any of these hotels? Would you like to? Do you love all things creepy and spooky? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

If you really want to be terrified, embark on this road trip through all the haunted places in southern New Mexico. Alternatively, check out Cuervo, one of our state’s creepiest ghost towns.

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Are there other haunted hotels in New Mexico that I should visit?

There are several haunted hotels in New Mexico — more than the three mentioned in the article above.

  • If you love all things spooky and creepy and want to stay in a haunted hotel in New Mexico, check out the Lodge Resort and Spa in Cloudcroft. This hotel is believed to be haunted by a spirit named Rebecca, who was once a chambermaid at the hotel. She was supposedly murdered by a rejected suitor in the hotel and has never left. Are you brave enough to visit her?

 

What other haunted places in New Mexico should I visit?

If you are looking for the scariest places in Albuquerque to visit or you simply want to find locations known for paranormal activity in New Mexico, there are many you could consider.

  • To help you see many of these frightful locations, we put together a terrifying road trip. This road trip focuses on haunted destinations in the northern part of the state including the KiMo Theatre, La Fonda on the Plaza, and even the Fairview Cemetery in Santa Fe.
  • If you are simply looking for a single destination, rather than an entire road trip, check out this list of the eight most terrifying places in New Mexico. This list includes locations such as Dawson Cemetery, Luna Mansion, Shaffer Hotel, and the Old Bernalillo County Courthouse in Albuquerque.
  • Whether you visit one destination on this list or all eight, make sure you are prepared for a visit that’s full of fright and spooky moments. You never know what type of experience you will have during your visit.

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