Google MapsHotel Apache has a reputation for alleged paranormal encounters.A woman says she accidentally booked one of the most haunted hotels in Las Vegas, Hotel Apache and Binions Gambling Hall. She was a good sport about the whole thing, even asking for the worst room you got upon finding out about the haunted lore. One might think that a ghostly encounter would be terrifying. For some thrill-seekers, the scare is the point and theyll travel to the ends of the Earth to increase their chances of finding it. A 2025 YouGov poll found that around 60 percent of Americans claim to have had at least one paranormal experience. While the number of people who say theyve seen a ghost is smaller, its still significant. The same poll found that 16 percent of respondents claimed theyd encountered a ghost or spirit, while 17 percent alleged theyd witnessed an object move without explanation.The majority of the time, these encounters are perceived by those who experience them as either neutral or, surprisingly, positive. That may be why a 2024 survey from Chapman University found that, even though many Americans believe in ghosts, only around 10 percent actually fear them.In fact, some people are so unafraid of ghosts that theyll stay in a hotel thats rumored to be filled with them.Rumors Of Ghosts At Hotel ApacheIn a video with over 63,000 views, TikTok user Rebecca Paige Caplinger (@sidebarwithbec) details her stay at Hotel Apache and Binions Gambling Hall.As shown in Caplingers video, the hotel is proud of its allegedly haunted status, even showing off a large display of apparent ghostly encounters near its entryway.Thankfully, Caplinger is a fan of ghosts so much so that she says she asked the hotel for the worst room you got.You know what? I got nothing else to lose. I want to spice up my life, she says in the video.Bob n Renee/Wikimedia CommonsA guest room at Hotel Apache.Immediately, things felt off. Caplinger says parts of the room carried a sinister energy and that an orb was visible on her camera recording.Caplinger then read of several incidents that allegedly occurred in her room, provided to her in a brochure upon check-in. One simply involved a man becoming dizzy and nauseous; another claimed that guests used a spirit box to contact a woman who said she was choked in the bathtub.Caplinger detailed to All Thats Interesting how exactly she unintentionally booked the haunted hotel. She said she was in Las Vegas for a mix of business and pleasure and that she reserved her room through a third-party travel site that didnt mention anything about its haunted reputation.However, due to Caplingers interest in the paranormal, she didnt mind.I went into the experience with an open mind. Before I started filming, I spoke positive intentions into the room and asked for protection, believing that if there were any spirits present, they might simply be looking for genuine interaction, shared Caplinger, who said she grew up in a house that may have been haunted.@sidebarwithbec/TikTokRebecca Paige Caplinger didnt realize that shed booked a room at a Las Vegas hotel infamous for its alleged hauntings.She also shared one of the strangest moments that happened to her during her stay.I was checking the window and discovered that it had been unbolted, providing direct access to the roof. There was no way to lock it from inside the room. That immediately felt off, so I called hotel security, and they came up right away and re-bolted the window, Caplinger said. What stood out to me was that I felt strongly compelled to check the window in the first place. Once it was secured, the energy in the room seemed to shift dramatically.Of course, Caplinger is far from the only person whos had a haunted hotel experience.A Brief History Of Haunted HotelsWhile haunted hotels have been around for a long time, the haunted hotel industry i.e., tourists intentionally staying in hotels they believe to be haunted is a relatively recent phenomenon.Ghost tourism has existed in one form or another for hundreds of years. The Spiritualist movement of the mid-19th century resulted in curious onlookers paying to witness what they believed to be mediums communicating with the dead. Many in attendance came not to experience it as a religious revelation but as entertainment.Public DomainThe Fox sisters of Rochester, New York, are credited with popularizing modern Spiritualism.In the years since, the idea of a haunted house has become more recognized in popular culture. Legends surrounding destinations like the Winchester Mystery House and Irelands Loftus Hall became known far and wide, encouraging thrill-seekers across the globe to visit these haunted places and report back on their experiences.Over time, this birthed a formal industry of dark tourism. In 1973, the first regular ghost tour was established in York, England. As movies like The Shining, Poltergeist, and The Exorcist became cultural touchstones, a growing number of people sought out haunted stays and hotels were happy to accommodate them.Soon, places like Hotel Apache were accepting guests not in spite of their apparent fear factor but because of it.What Makes Hotel Apache So Haunted?So, why does the Hotel Apache claim that its haunted? Did anything spooky ever happen there?As with many Las Vegas hotels, there are stories about shady goings-on throughout the buildings history including multiple murder accusations related to its former owner, Benny Binion.Employees have reported being mysteriously touched or nudged and seeing figures. Additionally, ghost hunters have recorded high readings on EMF meters and motion sensors, while mediums claim to have seen visions of former owners family members.University of Nevada at Las Vegas Special Collections on the World Series of PokerLas Vegas casino mogul Benny Binion with his daughter, Becky, circa 1969.In an email, Binions social media coordinator Taylor Echeita explained to All Thats Interesting, Hotel Apache has been open since 1932, and over the years both guests and employees have shared stories of Haunted Encounters. However, there is no specific event or moment that can be identified as the origin of the hotels haunted reputation.Echeita further added, Haunted Encounters occur throughout the entire hotel, but noted that we cannot guarantee any guest will have a supernatural experience.At the end of the day, Caplinger enjoyed her time at Hotel Apache and would absolutely return for another visit. Theres so much about our world that we still dont understand. The more open-minded and respectful we are, the more we can learn, she told All Thats Interesting. @sidebarwithbec Did you guys just see those ORBS or am I actually losing it I swear I didnt know I booked a haunted hotel on Fremont but now Im not so sure tell me WHY something just floated across my camera VIVA LAS VEGAS I guess?? Would you stay here or absolutely not #lasvegas #fremontstreet #hauntedhotel #paranormalactivity #ghostsighting Suspense, horror, piano and music box takaya After reading about the haunted Hotel Apache, wander through the halls of the only house in America to legally be declared haunted. Then, learn about some of the most frightening and real ghost stories from around the world.The post Woman Accidentally Books The Most Haunted Hotel In Las Vegas. Then She Sees Orbs In Her Room: Im Definitely Not Sleeping Tonight appeared first on All That's Interesting.