Shelbourne Hotel

Shelbourne Hotel

The Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin, Ireland, opened its doors in 1824, named after William Petty, 2nd Earl of Shelburne. This historic establishment has been a witness to many significant events in Irish history, including the drafting of the Irish Constitution in 1922.

The hotel’s most famous ghostly resident is said to be Mary Masters, a young girl who died of cholera in the 18th century. Guests and staff have reported encounters with her spirit, particularly in room 526. Some have claimed to see her apparition, while others have felt an unexplained presence or heard childlike giggles.

Another frequently reported paranormal occurrence involves a mischievous poltergeist. Objects have been known to move on their own, and unexplained noises have been heard throughout the building. Some staff members have reported feeling watched or sensing an unseen presence, especially in the hotel’s older sections.

The ghost of a man in early 20th-century clothing has been spotted in the hotel’s corridors and stairways. Witnesses describe him as well-dressed and distinguished, often appearing and disappearing suddenly.

In the Horseshoe Bar, patrons have reported glasses moving by themselves and feeling sudden cold spots. Some have even claimed to see shadowy figures reflected in the bar’s mirrors when no one was standing nearby.

The hotel’s seventh floor has been the site of numerous paranormal experiences, with guests reporting disembodied footsteps, doors opening and closing on their own, and the sensation of being touched by unseen hands.

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Shelbourne Hotel, St. Stephen's Green, Dublin, Ireland
St. Stephen's Green
D02 K224 Dublin, Leinster,

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