Get a taste for the supernatural with a stay at a Mercure haunted hotel
Mercure have a selection of both historical and contemporary hotels, situated around the UK in the countryside, cities and by the coast, that are perfect to escape to with either friends or family this half term.
Many of the hotels are in beautiful old buildings and are the perfect setting for a spooky stay over Halloween – with some even offering the chance of a supernatural experience…
Mercure Stratford-upon-Avon Shakespeare Hotel is an attractive four star hotel set in the heart of Shakespeare country. Built in 1637, the hotel has its fair share of history so it’s unsurprising that many guests have reported that Room 203 is haunted. Guests can enjoy a stay in one of its 78 individually named rooms, or a top quality meal in the AA rosette Othello restaurant.
The original country manor facade of the Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel and Spa dates back to 1285 and the hotel is said to be haunted by a heartbroken French governess who was jilted by her lover. Legend has it that she threw herself into the river and paces the corridors in winter searching for her beloved. Guests these days can enjoy a quiet relaxing stay with use of the hotels fitness centre and spa, or a stroll on the golf course.
Mercure Farnham Bush hotel is a pretty three - star hotel dating back to 1618. Set in the centre of Farnham, the hotel is said to be haunted by a woman who was strangled by her husband when she discovered him being unfaithful. The story goes that he was hung for his crime and her ghost still walks the corridors of the hotel. Guests today can enjoy a peaceful stay in the stunning hotel grounds and a cosy nightcap in the Coachman’s bar to warm them up on a cold dark night.
Mercure Hythe Imperial hotel is a striking four star hotel with spectacular views across the English Channel. Built in 1880, the hotel is reportedly haunted by a lady who greets guests directly from her portrait in the ballroom.
The three- star, 17th Century, Mercure Banbury Whately Hall hotel is located in the market town of Banbury and retains many of its original features. The hotel is said to be haunted by a vengeful priest who died in a secret tunnel after a prank went horribly wrong; he is said to haunt the corridors searching for the prankster. When not being spooked, guests can enjoy dinner in the elegant surroundings of the Swift and Berkley restaurants or a drink with friends by an open fire in the oak- panelled Hornton bar.
The fairytale-esque Mercure Aberdeen Ardoe hotel dates back to the 19th Century and is located just three miles outside Aberdeen in 30 acres of stunning countryside. Rumour has it that the hotel is haunted by a young girl who fell to her death down the original main staircase of the hotel. Guests can enjoy the more modern facilities of the hotel in its indoor pool, or chose from a range of treatments in the hotel spa.
For more information, visit mercure.com.