Mitzpah Hotel
Tonopah, Nevada
About
Year Built
1907
Address
100 N Main St.
Tonopah, Nevada
Phone
(855) 337-3030
History
The Mizpah Hotel in Tonopah, Nevada has a rich history dating back to its construction in 1907. This historic hotel was built during the heyday of the Tonopah and Goldfield mining booms, making it a prominent fixture in the mining town. When it was built, the Mizpah Hotel offered modern amenities like electric lighting and steam heat.
During its early years, the Mizpah hosted many famous guests, including celebrities, politicians, and prominent figures of the era. The hotel’s architecture and opulent interiors made it a popular destination in the region. Over the years, the Mizpah Hotel went through periods of decline and restoration, but it has retained its historical significance. It was beautifully restored and reopened in the 21st century, becoming a symbol of the enduring legacy of Tonopah’s mining history.
Haunted History
The Mizpah Hotel has become famous for its haunted history and is often considered one of the most haunted hotels in Nevada. Numerous reports of paranormal activity and ghostly encounters have been associated with the Mizpah over the years.
One of the most famous ghosts said to inhabit the Mizpah is that of “The Lady in Red.” Legend has it that she was a prostitute who was murdered on the fifth floor of the hotel. Guests and staff have reported sightings of a mysterious woman in a red dress, and some claim to have felt her presence while staying in Room 502.
According to Travel Nevada: “In spite of her brutal end, many men visiting the Mizpah Hotel have reported hearing an incorporeal voice whispering sweet nothings in their ears—especially in that fancy elevator, which the Lady in Red used to escort her visitors from the lobby to her chambers. In addition, hundreds of guests have awakened to discover a pearl beneath their pillows—supposedly from her necklace, which broke and spilled onto the floor in her tragic scuffle.”
There have been other reports of spirits, such as unexplained footsteps, voices, and objects moving on their own.
Learn More:
Travel Nevada: https://travelnevada.com/weird-nevada/meet-the-lady-in-red-nevadas-most-famous-ghost/
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