Spooky Hotels and Haunted Inns That Keep the Legends Alive

21. The Grand Hyatt Taipei – Built on Unsettled Spirits

Towering over Taipei’s skyline, the Grand Hyatt Taipei is a luxury high-rise hotel known for its modern opulence, five-star service, and ghostly disturbances. Though guests come expecting high-end accommodations, many leave shaken by the unexplainable phenomena they experience during their stay. The source of the hauntings? The hotel was reportedly built on the site of a former prison and execution ground, where many political prisoners met tragic ends. While the sleek, contemporary design of the Grand Hyatt conceals this dark past, the spirits of the past seem unwilling to be forgotten. Reports from guests include inexplicable knocking sounds, objects moving on their own, and an overwhelming sense of unease—particularly on the upper floors. Some visitors have even fled their rooms in the middle of the night after experiencing disembodied whispers or the sensation of an invisible force pressing down on them. Even Hollywood celebrities have refused to stay at the Grand Hyatt due to the eerie energy. The hotel has attempted to ward off the spirits by placing feng shui talismans and sacred scrolls throughout the lobby, yet guests still claim to feel an unshakable presence lingering in the air.